Hear from Scott about Enrique’s Mentorship

“Ever since I was a little kid I dreamed big and set lofty goals for myself. From an early age I knew that I wanted to achieve something great in both my future career and sports. When I was 15 years old I went all in on wrestling. I split time on varsity and JV as an underclassman. I knew that the best way to get better was to be around people that were already where I wanted to be. I latched onto my coach’s ear to take me to every varsity tournament my sophomore year, even when I wasn’t competing. I yearned to study the sport.

Over the course of this season I began to hang around Enrique and his group of friends on the team. The true beginning of our relationship came when Enrique won his district title in our rival high school’s gym. I remember that moment clear as day; big smile on his face, pointing to his family as he got his hand raised. That’s when I saw what would be our similarity, not the most talented, but willing to work the hardest.

Enrique is always a step ahead in the game of life. I spent that summer learning everything I could about wrestling from him before he went off to college. That next year I had a very good season that ended early in the postseason. The first person to text me was Enrique. ‘You didn’t get what you wanted this year, what are you going to do about it?’ The selflessness of Enrique cannot be understated. We spent long hours that summer and next year on the mat. I would go on to place 3rd at Freestyle State in 2019 and make the Texas National Team. My senior season I would go 44-6 and make the UIL State tournament as a Region Champ.

What I value most about our relationship didn’t come from wrestling. Enrique became a big brother to me. As I was going through the back end of high school he would always be in my ear about taking care of the things that matter. ‘College isn’t a joke. It will set you up for the rest of your life.’ I could go on and on about the advice and lessons he shared with me, but what’s important to know is I would not be (at time of writing this) a 2nd year medical student with a full ride scholarship if Enrique never took me under his wing.

While our career goals differed, our shared drive to excel in our fields was never questioned. Today a quote we have sent back and forth for many years houses the lock screen of my iPad. ‘Nobody cares. Work harder.’ I am extremely grateful for the lessons I have learned from Enrique.”

Hear from Enrique about Scott

“I met Scott when I was a sophomore in high school and he was in the eighth grade. From early on, I could see that Scott had a burning desire to improve as a wrestler. He consistently watched and dissected my matches. He was always in my corner cheering me on.

While I was somewhat reluctant at first to coach and mentor, Scott made me realize how much I enjoy seeing others reach their potential. From his junior to senior years in high school, I coached him and taught him the importance of accountability. I saw him transform into one of the best wrestlers in the state of Texas. Through hard work, discipline, and extreme accountability, Scott had a phenomenal senior season at Johnson.

Scott went on to have a decorated wrestling career in college, which I am incredibly proud of. However, I am most proud that he has carried lessons from wrestling into his academics and own career. I know he will continue to do great things and will always represent the city of San Antonio to the fullest.”