Sachem East senior Ryan Leone is in the running for the Heart of a Giant contest sponsored by USA Football and the New York Giants. Vote now!
The Heart of a Giant presented by Hospital for Special Surgery program recognizes players from the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT) who embody what it means to possess the “Heart of a Giant.” Players who continuously display commitment, determination, will, character and teamwork as part of their respective high school football teams will be honored through the program.
Candidates must be located in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT) and exemplify what it means to have the Heart of a Giant by possessing the following criteria:
- COMMITMENT: Dedication to one’s training and preparation; One who exhibits a “first one in, last one out” mentality.
- DETERMINATION: One’s ability to overcome adversity; Perseverance.
- WILL: The desire and drive to succeed on the field and in the classroom.
- CHARACTER: Possesses strong mental and moral qualities and motivates his peers.
- TEAMWORK: A leader who inspires and aligns others to work together to achieve a common goal.