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Deaf Player Appreciates Silence On Football Field - News Story - WRC | Washington
When Thomas Schaefer is on the football field, it's silent.
He can't hear the sound of hard hits, or the cheers from the crowd. Schaefer is deaf. The Robinson High School senior has lived with hearing impairment since birth.
But he said not hearing the noise on the field allows him to focus on the game he so passionately loves.
With the help of a hearing aid, Schaefer does have partial hearing in his right ear.
But he only wears the device when he's not playing because it gets uncomfortable during a game.
On the sidelines, Schaefer is a loud six foot three inch defensive end who is always jumping up and down and cheering on his teammates.
Schaefer, a two-year varsity starter and captain for the Robinson Rams, is so good that he's already received interest from several colleges, including Virginia Tech. The 18-year-old is thankful for the opportunity to play football.
Even though Schaefer is deaf, he's proving that with a disability, it's hard work and determination that makes him one of the most talented players on the football field.
When Thomas Schaefer is on the football field, it's silent.
He can't hear the sound of hard hits, or the cheers from the crowd. Schaefer is deaf. The Robinson High School senior has lived with hearing impairment since birth.
But he said not hearing the noise on the field allows him to focus on the game he so passionately loves.
With the help of a hearing aid, Schaefer does have partial hearing in his right ear.
But he only wears the device when he's not playing because it gets uncomfortable during a game.
On the sidelines, Schaefer is a loud six foot three inch defensive end who is always jumping up and down and cheering on his teammates.
Schaefer, a two-year varsity starter and captain for the Robinson Rams, is so good that he's already received interest from several colleges, including Virginia Tech. The 18-year-old is thankful for the opportunity to play football.
Even though Schaefer is deaf, he's proving that with a disability, it's hard work and determination that makes him one of the most talented players on the football field.