STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tottenville High School senior Robert Brisk has been nominated for the 2025 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award, presented by the New York Giants and Hospital for Special Surgery.

The Heart of a Giant program highlights high school football players from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who demonstrate dedication, teamwork, and perseverance both on and off the field. Within 12 years, the annual program has expanded to include all Tri-State high school flag football athletes, student managers, and mascots who also demonstrate commitment and dedication to the game.

The award process runs over six weeks, highlighting a new group of high school nominees each week. The nominees with the most votes will be named that week’s finalist.

Robert Brisk has excelled as a

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