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Miguel "Miggy" McCormick Is Pursuing His Dream of Being QB1 at St. Frances Academy (MD)

The nationally-ranked Panthers have mutual interest the 12-year old phenom

MycKena Guerrero

Miguel "Miggy" McCormick Class of 2032 Quarterback.
Miguel "Miggy" McCormick Class of 2032 Quarterback. / Quincy Avery

Miguel "Miggy" McCormick, 12, dreams of playing quarterback for national high school powerhouse St. Frances Academy (MD) and hopes to be one day be part of the Panther Brotherhood. The Panthers have shown mutual interest.

We asked McCormick why he loves to play the QB position, and he explained: "I like to motivate my teammates and perform under pressure."

McCormick describes the feeling of being under center as something so unexplainable, but he knows, as soon as he gets the snap, that's exactly where he's meant to be. Early this season, in just a single game, McCormick threw for 253 yards, four touchdowns and rushed for another 50 yards.

For McCormick, every snap he takes is dedicated to his little brother who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome on his birthday, and that is why he cherishes the number eight he wears on his jersey.

Who is the next St. Frances Academy superstar: Q &A

Myckena Guerrero: Who is Miguel "Miggy" McCormick?

Miguel "Miggy" McCormick: I am a fighter. I'm resilient. I'm a leader and I'm a dreamer. That's who Miguel McCormick is.

MG: Where did your football journey begin? 

MM: My football journey began when I was 5-years old at Walker-Spivey Elementary School in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

MG: Being so young, you have such a good head on your shoulders. Where does that stem from?

MM: It stems from my family values, coaches and the mentors I have in my life.

Miguel McCormick pictured with Shedeur Sanders, Julian lewis, Dontae Manning and St. Frances Academy
Miguel McCormick pictured with Shedeur Sanders, Julian lewis, Dontae Manning and St. Frances Academy / Miguel "Miggy" McCormick

MG: Who are you some people that have inspired you to want to take this journey to the next level?

MM: People who inspire me are Dontae Manning, the St Frances academy football team/coaching staff, Julian "Juju" Lewis (Colorado QB), Faizon Brandon and Shedeur Sanders. My favorite QB of all time is Joe Montana.

Every snap I take at the QB position is for my little brother who passed away from SIDS on my birthday. That’s why I wear the number eight. My personal QB trainer, Patrick Pinkney (former East Carolina QB), plays a big part in my QB journey.

MG: Your father had said that no matter what is going on in life, you always have smile on your face. Why is that? 

 MM: I always have a smile on my face because I want to always uplift the spirits of those around me. I am a happy person, and I never know if someone may be having a bad day.

MG: What does a typical training day look like for you?

MM: Typically I train twice a day. My first training session is with Semaj Street from Two-Six Sports Performance at da Ville Athletics sports complex. He works with me to improve my speed, agility and strength through periodized programs to include sprint technique, coaching, plyometrics and speed drills to build explosive power, to also including progressive resistance training to enhance forced production.

My second training session is with my QB Coach Patrick Pinkney from Pass it on QB Academy where I focus on skill development, game planning, football mechanics, leadership and decision making. My favorite part of my day includes seeing Dr. DeDe Cotton. She helps me with target recovery to maximize mobility.

MG: How does your family and culture inspire you on and off the field?

MM: My cultures importance on family, respect, and loyalty drives me to be the best teammate I can be. Teamwork and the success of the group is more important than individual glory.

MG: What type of legacy do you want to leave behind?

MM: The legacy I want to leave behind is that people will always see me as a loving and caring person. I want to be a positive inspiration to the dreamers.

Miguel. "Miggy" McCormick
Miguel "Miggy" McCormick / Quincy Avery

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MycKena Guerrero
MYCKENA GUERRERO

For the past eight years Myckena Guerrero has been working with great, talented individuals in the sports industry and beyond. Her goal is to show the world the authentic stories behind the helmets of their favorite athletes. Myckena graduated from California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She has been honored to interview athletes from all levels and walks of life including Steph Curry, Jerome Bettis, Canelo Alvarez, Larry Fitzgerald, Bryce Young, DJ Uiagalelei Trevor Lawrence, Allyson Felix, and Abby Wombach.

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