đ From Wales to the Gridiron: Jacob Hathawayâs American Dream đ
Meet Jacob Hathaway, a proud Welshman lighting up the American football scene! đşđ¸ Heâs gone from dribbling a football (or âsoccerâ ball, if you must) to kicking field goals on ESPN, and it all started with a laugh.
Inspired by Welsh rugby icon Leigh Halfpenny, Jacob grew up in Guildford, with Monmouthshire roots, and always dreamed big. But American football? That wasnât on the cards until a playful nudge from his coach steered him toward a new goalâliterally! đď¸
Joining Middle Tennessee State University as number 99, Jacob discovered just how massive college football is. Picture this: playing in front of 80,000 fans at Wisconsin! Despite the initial culture shocks and his quirky accentâwhich still gives his American mates a chuckleâJacobâs making Wales proud with every kick.
Jacobâs journey was set in motion by Leader Kicking, a programme helping athletes transition to American football. It was a venture sparked by social media and sheer determination. His move across the pond in 2021, amidst the COVID-19 era, was meant to pursue football, but destiny had other plans!
With aspirations as high as the NFL, Jacobâs focusing on daily improvements and smashing personal records. His story is all about taking leaps of faith, trusting the process, and turning a jest into a journey. As he carves his path, he’s hoping for more than just touchdownsâperhaps a bit of Welsh luck, too!
Stay tuned to witness where this adventure takes him next. And wherever he goes, heâs sure to carry a piece of Wales with him, quite literally flying the red dragon across the Atlantic! đ
May every game be an epic tale of perseverance and heart â youâve got Wales cheering for you, Jacob! đ´ââ ď¸â¨
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