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2021 PAL Football Player of the Year
Jack, 13, is a rising eighth grader at Pennichuck Middle School where he frequently makes the honor roll. He has been a constant presence at PAL football practices at Artillery Field since he was two years old, watching his older brother play. He started with PAL Force flag football at the age of four and moved to tackle football at seven. He is a starting middle linebacker/defensive end, and also plays guard and tackle for Nashua PAL Force’s 13U squad.
Jack is very focused on health and wellness and on enhancing his performance in each of his sports, including Pennichuck Middle School basketball, and travel basketball and lacrosse with local club teams. He also participates in a local performance enrichment and wellness program (PUSH) where he concentrates on his speed and agility. He recently had the opportunity to travel to Texas and spend a week training at the Michael Johnson Performance Training facility.
Jack is a leader on the field and in his role as middle linebacker, and makes great reads of opposition formations from both sides of the line of scrimmage. He leads by example and is always willing to help his teammates. During the 2019 season he was asked to try kicking, a new and unfamiliar role. He practiced regularly and ultimately earned the kicker position for that season and successfully kicked several PATs. Aside from organized sports, he loves anything outdoors. He loves to ski, fish, kayak and is trying to master the paddleboard.