The outstanding sporting achievements of Bradford City striker Nahki Wells were observed during a special presentation at Ruth Seaton James Auditorium yesterday for student athletes of CedarBridge Academy.Family members of the footballer and Western Stars Sports Club officials also attended the ceremony which highlighted the attributes that have reaped reward for Wells in the English game.Those in attendance were treated to a audio presentation of Wells (courtesy of ZBM) and a video presentation showcasing some of the spectacular goals he’s scored since turning pro in December 2010.Wells graduated from CedarBridge Academy in 2008.Just prior to closing remarks from school principal Kalmar Richards, Wells’ mother Elizabeth and brother Rico were presented a plaque in recognition of the footballer’s determination and sports prowess in achieving his goal of becoming a professional in his chosen sport.The purpose of the ceremony was to honour Wells’ athletic achievements and also inspire current student athletes at CedarBridge to leave no stone unturned in pursuit of excellence.Mrs Richards challenged her students to be “courageous enough to do what is right and put in the time that is required to make yourself an outstanding student as well as an athlete’’.“The one message that I want to reinforce with every student athlete present here today is that it takes a little more to be a champion,” she said. “What you have to understand young people is that it is not good enough just to have outstanding skills on the soccer field, volleyball court [or] cricket pitch. You must ensure that you have an outstanding education. No-one will be impressed with just one or the other, you must have both.”Deputy principal Anthony Wade also stressed the importance of education.“You will not be able to pursue your athletic dreams unless you have an education first and you will need your education when you can no longer play the sport that you’ve chosen,” he said. “The opportunities that you have now and the opportunities that will come your way will be because you have taken advantage of your education first.“Our honoree today understood that and way back in 2007 the light bulb went on when we talked about that. He also understood that his education would set him up for success long after his football career was over.”Wells’ former teacher and varsity coach LeVar Bassett described the footballer as a humble individual.“The greatest thing l like about Nahki, besides his work ethic, is that he stayed humble and you can see that by the way he plays on the field and the way he interacts with his friends,” he said. “He truly enjoys his success he’s having but is not allowing it to go to his head.”Wells’ brother Rico, who graduated from CedarBridge in 2010, said he was moved by the ceremony.“It’s good to see that he has a positive impact on everybody and hopefully the youth take it and go for their goals,” the Dandy Town midfielder said. “He has certainly always been a role model to me.”Wells enrolled at the Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy in the UK two years after graduating from CedarBridge before eventually signing with Carlisle United.He was released by Carlisle in May 2011 and signed by Bradford two months later.Wells and his Bradford City team mates are due to clash with Swansea City in Sunday’s League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London.The former Dandy Town player is bidding to become only the third Bermudian to play at the iconic venue.