When St. Luke’s United Methodist Church said they wanted to feature Fields & Futures at their December 11 service, they asked if there was a student-athlete they could talk to … someone who had been impacted by our work. We immediately thought of Jeremie Allen, now a freshman at U.S. Grant High School.
In this short video produced by St. Lukes, you’ll meet Jeremie and his younger brother, Malachi. They embody everything we hope for in young OKCPS student-athletes. Focused, hard working and determined to make their parents and coaches proud, both young men are doing what it takes to keep themselves on a solid path to graduation and a rewarding life beyond high school. But it wasn’t always easy and Jeremie will be the first to tell you, he made a lot of bad choices as a young kid. But then he met two coaches who wouldn’t give up on him.
With a lot of tough love and positive encouragement, Jefferson Middle School coaches Ivan Esau and Juan Lozano helped get Jeremie on a better path. Helping him understand the consequences of his choices, Jeremie finally understood only he can decide what kind of young man he wants to be. He opted for the young man we see today … courageous, caring and committed to doing what it takes to be his very best self.
We’re proud of you, Jeremie! Keep up the great work. SEE VIDEO HERE.