AJ Edelman, a 24-year old Orthodox Jewish athlete who hopes to represent Israel on the Skeleton team in the 2018 Winter Olympics, spoke to students about his dreams and dedication to his sport and inspired students to realize their own passions.

AJ, originally from Brookline, MA, grew up as a star ice hockey player and now lives in California and trains in Utah. He recently founded an Indiegogo fundraising campaign, a tax-deductible 501c3 nonprofit, for his self-financed Olympic bid.