Celebrating the student-athletes whose excellence, leadership, and character continue to inspire every generation that follows.
Celebrating student-athletes whose achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, character, and community service continue to inspire future generations.
Meet the exceptional student-athletes, educators, coaches, mentors, and community leaders nominated to carry the NAAAA Orlando Chapter legacy into 2027.
Young leaders whose discipline, character, academic commitment, and athletic promise reflect the future of the NAAAA Orlando legacy.
Victory Christian School
Braylon Mitchell represents the next generation of leadership within the National Alliance of African American Athletes — Orlando Chapter. As a dedicated student-athlete at Victory Christian School, he is building a reputation through academic commitment, athletic discipline, volunteer service, and a willingness to lead by example.
His impact reaches beyond competition. Braylon balances baseball and football with Honor Roll achievement, community service, and programs that encourage college preparation and personal growth. That combination of character, consistency, and purpose makes him a strong representative of the 2027 Rising Star Class.
The Rising Star Class reflects the standards that shape exceptional athletes and enduring community leaders.
A commitment to growth, preparation, and meaningful achievement in every arena.
The courage to set a positive example, serve others, and raise the standard.
An impact measured not only by personal success, but by the people inspired along the way.
By recognizing emerging excellence today, NAAAA Orlando helps create a visible path for the student-athletes and community leaders who will shape tomorrow.
NAAAA Orlando · Legacy & Leadership
Two student-athletes carrying the Orlando Chapter legacy forward through academics, athletics, character, leadership, and service.
Regional Nominees
The 2026 nominees represent more than athletic achievement. Their recognition reflects discipline in the classroom, impact in competition, service to others, and leadership that strengthens teams, schools, and communities.
Daniella represents the next generation of Orlando Chapter excellence. She is recognized for her commitment to academics, athletic achievement, community involvement, and positive leadership among her peers.
Regional flag football nominee and wide receiver at Braden River High School.
Balances strong academic commitment with high-level athletic performance.
Demonstrates meaningful involvement and a willingness to serve others.
Leads through discipline, character, teamwork, and a positive example.
LJ is recognized for combining athletic performance with academic commitment, character, community service, and leadership. His recognition reflects the values the Orlando Chapter seeks to elevate in every student-athlete.
Orlando Chapter Player of the Year for his competitive impact.
A disciplined defensive back recognized for consistent performance.
Pursues academic and athletic excellence with consistency and purpose.
A community-minded role model among teammates and peers.
The Standard
Preparing for opportunity through focus, discipline, and achievement.
Competing with skill, resilience, preparation, and respect for the game.
Making choices rooted in integrity, accountability, and responsibility.
Setting a standard that strengthens teammates, schools, and communities.
Using talent and opportunity to create impact beyond competition.
The Story Continues
The legacy is not a single class or a finished page. Continue through the years and meet the student-athletes who helped build the Orlando Chapter story.
Continue to Class of 2025
Taihj represented the Orlando Chapter as an offensive standout and earned regional recognition for his performance, discipline, and impact on the field.
Orlando Chapter Offensive Player of the Year.
Earned regional recognition for competitive excellence.
Running back at DeLand High School.
Recognized for discipline, preparation, and offensive impact.
Trevon represented the Orlando Chapter as a defensive standout and earned regional recognition for his strength, discipline, performance, and leadership.
Orlando Chapter Defensive Player of the Year.
Regional award winner for defensive excellence.
Defensive tackle at Apopka High School.
Recognized for strength, discipline, and field leadership.
Watkins Award Weekend · Chapter Honoree
Recognizing a student-athlete whose journey reflected academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and character.
Shooby was recognized during Watkins Award Weekend for his commitment to athletics, academics, community involvement, and leadership beyond the field.
Quarterback at Williston High School.
Maintained a 3.0 GPA while competing in football.
Participated in community lawn-service activities.
FCA involvement and Cam Newton Foundation participation.
Founding Legacy Class · Recruiting & College Opportunity
The early honorees whose recruiting journeys, athletic achievements, and college opportunities helped establish the Orlando Chapter tradition.
Kari was recognized as an Orlando Chapter volleyball award recipient and celebrated for her recruiting progress, athletic development, and club achievements.
Orlando Chapter volleyball award recipient.
Received recruiting interest from UCF.
Competed with TVC 17U Adidas White club volleyball.
Recognized for athletic growth and expanding opportunity.
Zoe was recognized by the Orlando Chapter before signing a scholarship to continue her soccer career at Alabama A&M University.
Signed with Alabama A&M University.
Forward at James Bowie High School.
Represented Dallas, Texas during her recruiting journey.
Recognized for preparation, achievement, and college advancement.
NAAAA Orlando Chapter · Legacy Museum
Today’s student-athletes become tomorrow’s leaders. The Orlando Chapter continues to honor young people whose excellence in academics, athletics, character, leadership, and service strengthens their schools, families, and communities.
“Legacy is not a single moment. It is a tradition carried forward by every student-athlete who comes next.”
The Orlando Legacy Continues
