NAIG 2014 Profiles: Sage Fox
- Jeanelle Mandes | July 15, 2014
SAGE FOX
AGE: 15
RESERVE: STURGEON LAKE FIRST NATION
SPORT: SOFTBALL
Sage Fox will be representing Team Saskatchewan in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) playing softball. He began playing the sport for about four years ago watching the older kids play.
"It inspired me to go hard at the sport and don't stop trying."
He says when he heard the news that he made it for NAIG, it was a good feeling.
"At first I was in shock. I wasn't excited at first, then half hour later it hit me. I couldn't wait."
He says he's been training to prepare himself for the upcoming games.
"I hit the ball around in my backyard with my older brother. We try to do that once a day every now and then."
Not only is Sage looking forward to bringing home a gold medal but he hopes to take home a memorable experience.
"I'm looking forward to having fun, playing hard and making new friends."
Sage's hope after he completes high school is to continue his education at a higher level.
"I'd like to go to school and try becoming an engineer, a trucker or a driver something like that."
His message for the youth who want to pursue their passion in sports is to keep believing in yourself to reach for what you want.
"Just keep trying and don't be down on yourself to make it or not. Keep pushing hard. Follow your dreams and play the sports you love."
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