Reflections Magazine Issue #87 - Fall 2018 | Page 17

Athletics Feature
A Compelling
Story
“There are other teams,” he said. “And all the film goes
to every team after that camp is over with. That’s what I am
waiting on. I definitely have a huge opportunity to get the
callback.”
While he still awaits his NFL opportunity, he said that
was not his main focus during his time at Siena Heights.
“I was willing to put in the work and even stay during
the summer months and really devote myself to getting bet-
ter,” Price said. “My whole focus was not to go to the NFL,
but to be the best player I can be. That resulted in an NFL
opportunity. I wanted to be an asset to the football team.
That was my whole goal and passion and purpose.”
And his impact at Siena Heights extended well beyond
the playing field. During his junior year, he began Compel
Campus Ministry, an interfaith group of students, faculty
and staff that met regularly to express their faith. Because
of that role, he quickly became one of the student leaders
on campus.
“It all started out of prayer,” said Price, who admitted
he had to overcome his shyness to become the group’s prayer
leader. “I never saw myself as being a speaker, but I felt the
urge to do something. I wanted to see change, not only in
myself, but also in the people who are around me.”
That change is now evident in Price, who said Siena
Heights was the place he was meant to be.
“I think I wouldn’t be the person I am right now if I did
not come here,” he said. “I think that my whole purpose
and God’s intention for me was to be here, to discover my-
self. I really held close to my teachers, my counselors, the
advisors, all the things that Siena had to offer for me to be
the best student. I really took those tools and applied that
to my life. … The educational side helped me become the
man I am today.
“My advice to all the young recruits is to know that once
you get here to campus, you haven’t arrived here yet. Don’t
think that since you are here on campus you are going to
have it made. Everything you want to accomplish you’re
going to have to earn it and you’re going to have to work
for it. Your focus is going to be different than everyone
else’s focus.”
Editor's Note: As of press time, Price was reporting to
the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football
League, where he will be working out in hopes of landing
a roster spot this fall. u
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