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Cleared for Takeoff Ep. 1 - Bryce Young

Dec 7, 2023

Our heroes didn’t follow paths, so we don’t either. Flight for us means going where no one has, whether physically or stylistically. Self-belief makes us crave the unknown and find excitement in fear. In celebration of the launch of the Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude," and in partnership with Jordan Brand, Hibbett is launching Cleared For Takeoff. We champion the pioneers who take culture and sport to new heights. We ask ‘why not’ and work to make the world better, encouraging others to do the same. And we see your style as radically being yourself in open conversation with the moment in time.

The secret ingredient to dreaming is self-belief, something the NFLs newest star quarterback, Bryce Young, is acutely aware of. Noone can control what people think or say, but what can be controlled is yourself and how you feel and what you believe. Ultimately you're only going to go as far as you believe. Making sure that you believe in yourself and not allowing anyone to have the power to take that from you is instrumental, he says.
Carolina Panthers Bryce Young on indoor practice field holding football

The Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick's dream began in Pasadena, California at Victory Park where, as a child, he could run around and play and focus on nothing but football. Bryce says that since then his life has been about chasing that feeling.

In life and sports, challenges are inevitable. Football gave Bryce direction and a sense of accomplishment. Ultimately, football allowed Bryce to grow.

Bryce Young wearing Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude"

He says football has always been his dream, and his dream has always guided him. Through pursuing football, Byrce found himself not just in a sports capacity, but in life. That's the beautiful thing about dreams, he says, there's no limit to what they can be.

Bryce Young holding Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude"

As a professional athlete, Bryce is grateful to be in a position to inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams.as part of the Cleared for Takeoff launch, Bryce surprised 25 local youth in Charlotte, North Carolina with a private shopping moment at Hibbett.

Made possible in partnership with WINGS and the Carolina Youth Coalition, each child walked away a new pair of the Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude," autographs and pictures with Bryce, and a $1000 Hibbett gift card meant to Clear them for Takeoff for the next year ahead.

Bryce Young posing with youth in Hibbett in-store moment

We believe in inspiring kids and providing opportunities for them to take flight, follow their new dreams and live boldly without limits.

In parting, Bryce shared a special message of the importance of running your own race and encouraged other dreamers that no matter their race, whose cheering against them, or the obstacles in their way, all things are possible.

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