Martin Lee III is Lafayette Christian Academy’s rising star on the football field. Martin, better known to his family and friends as “Lil Man”, stands 5’11” and weighs 215 pounds. He benches 300 lbs, squats 350 lbs, and dead-lifts 255 lbs. Lee is currently a junior at LCA, a school that prides itself on teaching their student athletes how to have great integrity and Christian character. He holds the position of linebacker for the Knights. Last year Martin was selected for second team all-district.
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I had the opportunity to speak with Lee about his passion for football and plans for his future. When I asked Martin why does he play football his response was “I love the game. I’ve been playing since I was 7 years old. I like to joke and say that I’m married to football because I’m so committed to playing and bettering myself. I also enjoy showcasing my strength when I come in contact with my opponent”. Lee comes from a very close-knit family and he says much of his success is a result of their support. I asked if he wanted to share any obstacles he had to overcome in life and he replied with the story of his birth. Martin revealed that he was 6 months premature and this caused many complications for himself and his mother. “Every time I talk about this I get a little choked up because of the reality that my mom almost lost her life while giving birth to me. I thank God every day for not only allowing me to survive but also allowing my mom to regain her health after that period of illness she went through. She is my motivation. She’s living proof that bad situations can turn good when there’s a purpose for it all”.
Despite his early entrance into the world, Martin grew up to be a powerhouse who loves participating in sports. To shift the mood, I asked Lee to tell me about any other sports he plays, his dreams for the future, and who he looks up to inside and outside the context of sports. Martin is also a part of LCA’s basketball team. He raved about how they won the championship last year stating that it was special to him because it showed him what can be accomplished when a team comes together and does whatever it takes to reach one specific goal. Lee’s favorite football player is Jamal Adams; he’s inspired by his athleticism and “swag”. Martin says he looks up to his father Martin Lee Jr. and his grandfathers, Martin Lee Sr. and the late Ezekiel Anderson Jr. because whatever they do (or have done in the past) they put all their heart and faith in God.
As far as future goals, Martin wants to attend LSU or Texas A&M and play football of course. He plans to study Sports Business. Lee does not have any specific goals for this season besides playing to win a championship. He says he wants to make it one of his best seasons because he is not just playing for himself, but for his team and family as well. As we wrapped up the interview Martin wanted me to know that he is dedicating this season to his grandfather “Zeke”.
I absolutely enjoyed this interview with Martin. His personality and story is nothing more than modest and inspiring. LCA’s football season is off to a good start with their recent win against Capitol. Good luck to Lee and the Knights on the rest of their season. I’m looking forward to hearing about that championship!
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