Parents Say Police Called Over 3-Year-Old Boy Being Too Good at Soccer
The child’s family have since set up a fundraiser to aid with his football journey, and said the incident was "heartbreaking."
On a recent weekend in Florida, police were summoned to a youth soccer match to escort away the family of a 3-year-old boy named Nevada. The organizer of the nationwide i9 Sports youth sports organization claimed that the toddler was overly aggressive and exceptionally talented compared to the other children. Body camera footage reveals Nevada's parents, Martasia Griffin and Don Pierre, informing authorities that their son was asked to leave the field due to his advanced skills.
Nevada's family went viral after sharing multiple videos of their son's impressive soccer abilities, including dribbling past multiple children and scoring several goals. Winter Park Police Department spokespersons directed inquiries to an incident report published on October 26, stating that the family cooperated with officers and the situation was a civil matter.
A popular children's content creator, Rachel, expressed support for Nevada, urging his fans to shower him with love and opportunities. The family subsequently launched a GoFundMe campaign to aid Nevada's continued soccer development, with donations covering expenses such as registration fees, training, equipment, uniforms, travel, and other experiences.
The GoFundMe has raised over $25,000. Nevada's profile has grown exponentially, with his TikTok account boasting 750,000 followers.
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