That's What I Do
By Derek Hurtado, February 22, 2024
I am from a tidy room filled with all different sizes of soccer balls, footballs, and basketballs to a gaming controller that is always charged and ready for battle.
From early Saturday soccer games at RISE SC South Campus to late-night video game battles with my boys.
I am from an athletic family that you will find sitting in the stands at every one of my games.
And from the belief that God, family, soccer, and school come first.
I am from grass soccer fields, hardwood basketball courts, and turf football fields that have all left their marks on my clothes and skin.
Whose the soccer player who proudly wears his RISE ENCL patch on his jersey to show that hard work paid off.
I am from Fortnite and Lego boxes that keep me entertained when I am not on the field or court.
And All of Me by 21 on the Spot coming through my air pods.
I am from Brenda and Adrian.
And from homemade mashed potatoes and Rudy’s BBQ sliced brisket.
I am from those moments when I am playing hard and winning.