If the Laurier Golden Hawks need a playmaker, head coach Michael Faulds might have uncovered a gem.
More than a game! .#WeAreHAWKS
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(📹: @jesmediaproductions ) pic.twitter.com/l8al6ePrBB— Laurier Golden Hawks Football (@LaurierFootball) August 17, 2019
Alex, a special needs fan, attended Laurier’s training camp practice on Sunday and juked a defender out of his cleats.
The entire Golden Hawks squad went wild after Alex busted a move in the open field and the video went viral.
ESPN’s Twitter account – with 34.2 million followers – shared the film on their feed among other major media outlets such as TSN.
This is what it's all about 💜
The Laurier Golden Hawks invited Alex, a fan with special needs, out to participate in some drills and practice. (via @LaurierFootball) pic.twitter.com/Pkf5RdfGke
— ESPN (@espn) August 19, 2019
It’s a move worthy of sports hilite shows and a roster spot.