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Oliver is a favorite at his school and among the faculty. As both a football and basketball player at Oswego, the teen has been praised for his hard work ethic and sweet personality. “He was an immediate leader by example, constantly hustling and making the most of whatever opportunities he was given at practice,” says Zac Sadek, a coach who named Oliver “Oswego East Student Athlete of the Week” in 2016.
“His infectious smile and personality immediately won over his teammates, and his physical gifts and hard work saw him earn a call up to the varsity team after the first three weeks of the regular season.” His mother Tacinia Oliver says she’s mostly impressed by her son’s integrity. “Tahj gets you encouraged, gets you on fire, regardless of the situation,” said Tacinia. “He will smile through it all, which shows a lot about his manhood and integrity. He is an example to others of how to handle yourself.”
“I want to give my mom, brothers, and family a better life than what they’re living, and football is a big part of that,” Oliver added. “It drives me every day."
Oliver is a favorite at his school and among the faculty. As both a football and basketball player at Oswego, the teen has been praised for his hard work ethic and sweet personality. “He was an immediate leader by example, constantly hustling and making the most of whatever opportunities he was given at practice,” says Zac Sadek, a coach who named Oliver “Oswego East Student Athlete of the Week” in 2016.
“His infectious smile and personality immediately won over his teammates, and his physical gifts and hard work saw him earn a call up to the varsity team after the first three weeks of the regular season.” His mother Tacinia Oliver says she’s mostly impressed by her son’s integrity. “Tahj gets you encouraged, gets you on fire, regardless of the situation,” said Tacinia. “He will smile through it all, which shows a lot about his manhood and integrity. He is an example to others of how to handle yourself.”
“I want to give my mom, brothers, and family a better life than what they’re living, and football is a big part of that,” Oliver added. “It drives me every day."
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