North Brunswick Twp HS Football Player Nominated For Giants Award

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A student at North Brunswick Township High School has been nominated to receive a 2019 USA Football "Heart of a Giant" award, presented by none other than the New York Giants NFL team and the Hospital for Special Surgery.

From across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, high school football players nominate athletes for their commitment, teamwork, will, character and dedication. Athletes that win can receive a $10,000 equipment grant for their program. You can vote for a player here: https://usafootball.com/programs/recognition-awards/heartofagiant/

"When Andrew LaVielle joined North Brunswick Township High School’s football program in 2017, he was introverted and had a kind disposition, but showed a tremendous desire to play," writes Dean Petrillo, the head coach at North Brunswick High School. "Even though LaVielle had minimal playing time, he was committed to his teammates and program; never missing a practice, meeting, or weight room session."

By the end of his junior season, Coach Petrillo began to notice a change in him: “Andrew had developed into a more assertive, confident, and outgoing kid with the hopes of starting varsity his senior year. As a result, Andrew gained 25 pounds and increased his strength tremendously.”

At this point in his senior season, LaVielle remains a non-starter, but continues to contribute to the betterment of the program, all while maintaining a 3.5 GPA, hosting spaghetti dinners and placing flags on soldiers’ gravesites every Memorial Day.