Contestant of the Week- Max Nielson

Max Nielson

Age Group: Boys 12-13

Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Brookings, S.D., Lodge No. 1490

2014 Hoop Shoot State Free Throw Percentage: .88

Height: 5'0"

Hobbies: Golfing, playing soccer, running, 4-H

Favorite Athlete: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Fun Fact: Max ensures his clothes match when he steps up to the foul line. For Max, wearing all one color is good luck!

Why Max Loves the Hoop Shoot: “The Hoop Shoot helps me expand my skills in a different way than games.”

Through the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program, the Elks National Foundation teaches kids the values of hard work and good sportsmanship. In 2013-14, the ENF allocated $692,750 to fund this program. For more information on the Hoop Shoot, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.