Montgomery , AL quotable
teen spotlight photography by Shelby Berry
stats
18 , Senior at Park Crossing
notable
2017 Chris Sailer High School Placekicker of the Year Finalist ; 2016 Chris Sailer Second Team High School All-American Kicker ; People-to-People Ambassador ; Varsity Soccer Team Member ; Varsity Football Team Member
jake lane
Montgomery , AL quotable
“ Fill what ’ s empty , empty what ’ s full .”
his story
Jake Lane is a stellar athlete and a highly motivated student . His father is the late Charlie Lane , a well-known tennis coach in the Southeast . When Jake decided not to pursue tennis , he and his father decided to give football a try . He found his niche in kicking , and worked to become a varsity athlete . During this same time , Jake ’ s father was diagnosed with cancer and passed away two weeks after Jake turned 16 . Jake shares , “ My father taught me to push through adversity . He continues to inspire me through the journal he left for me , which shares many of his life experiences and important life lessons .” At Park Crossing , Jake averaged nine points per game during the season , and he led the nation in most points scored by a high school kicker ( 131 points total .) He received a scholarship through a combination of his academic and athletic achievements , and will be attending Jacksonville State University in the Fall .
what ’ s next
“ I ’ m interested in photography and video production . I wouldn ’ t mind being a kicker in the NFL for a few years either .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
Jake expresses , “ My mom and my dad made many sacrifices to get me into the best schools and the best kicking camps so that I could meet my goals . I ’ ve also learned a ton of life lessons from my brother- he ’ s super smart and one of the funniest people I know .” parents ’ perspective
Charlotte is happy that Jake has the ability to stay calm during stressful times . She explains , “ He has faced a lot of adversity in his life and has never complained or felt sorry for himself .”
parent-to-parent
“ I think it ’ s important that we don ’ t let our children become praise addicts and , as they grow older , actually allow them to make mistakes , learn from them , and deal with the consequences . Be open to the reality that our dreams for our children may not be what God ’ s best is for them .”
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