“Isaac is an amazing teammate and friend. Isaac takes Nick aside for warm ups before the game. At practice he’s the goalie that Nick loves to try to score on. Isaac is always available with a hug and motivating word when Nick is having a rough time. Their relationship has developed so much, and Isaac is such an upstanding young man that Nick asked him to be his Confirmation Sponsor (they both have the same Confirmation name!). Isaac is the role model that we as parents want for our child. Nick had to interview Isaac for his Confirmation and we were so impressed with Isaac’s answers and influence on Nick. He talked about the importance of always showing up and working hard and staying positive, even when you are frustrated or disappointed. Nick and Isaac hang out outside of hockey enjoying lunch, music, and attending Nick’s favorite theater event together – The Spongebob Musical. When the team won the championship for the first time in club history, Isaac immediately shared the trophy with Nick. Isaac is a genuine, caring, influential young man who not only deserves this nomination for his involvement and influence on Nick, but on other kids as well. Isaac worked with Nick’s special needs basketball coach to coordinate an event at the college for the kids to play for the crowd at half time of the men’s and women’s basketball games. He is working with organizations in the school to provide programs for special needs kids and adults in the community to promote inclusion and camaraderie. Isaac is Nick’s biggest cheerleader at basketball games and track meets.