A Winning Drive

Mark Jameson’s love of football has driven him to become a better athlete, but also a better man.

Mark began playing football in a Pee Wee league at the tender age of 6. He’s played baseball and basketball, but football has always been his passion. He has competed all through school and now will take on college-level play at Waynesburg University.

Amazingly, he has helped his team on both defense and offense, which requires a lot of stamina since he doesn’t really get a break in the action.

Graduating this year from Carlynton High School, Mark played tight end and also defensive end and linebacker.

He has made the All-Conference first team as a tight end and received honorable mention for defense.

His football skills are complemented by his leadership ability. He has served as team captain for both the football team and the varsity basketball team.

Although Mark’s schedule has been pretty tight, he loves challenging himself both academically and athletically. In fact, he’s received a full academic scholarship to Waynesburg.

Though it will be an adjustment to switch from high school football to the college level, Mark is used to making changes. He attended Bishop Canevin High School his freshman and sophomore years, but decided to switch to Carlynton his junior year.

“I wanted that experience of playing with my younger brother, Mason, at Carlynton,” explains Mark. “I learned a lot at Bishop Canevin, but I was able to be more productive at Carlynton.”

Mark really enjoys the family aspect of football and the camaraderie with his teammates. With Waynesburg only an hour away, his family will be able to attend a lot of the games. He is looking at majoring in sports management or physical therapy, although he’s keeping his options open at this point.

Mark’s dad (Mark Sr.) says, “His drive is insanely impressive. His work ethic is really something to watch... He’s shown a lot of maturity in selecting a college.”

Mark Sr. adds that he has a knack for helping with the younger kids and shows lots of patience.

Mark agrees that football has taught him a lot about life. “Some of the best memories I’ve ever made were while playing football. It’s not always easy and can be a grind going out to practice every day, especially when your body’s beaten up. But football has taught me to be mentally and physically tough.”

Mark is looking forward to carrying those lessons forward to continue to develop as a player, deepening his relationship with God and to becoming a better man overall. We wish him the best in all of his endeavors!

Mark and his brother Mason.

Mark Jameson