Biography
Jacob Slade has been a part of the ultimate community for seemingly his whole life and is now completing his fourth year with VT Burn. While we are sad to see him go, we cannot help but recognize all that he has done for his team. In addition to his incredible playing abilities, he has also shown others what it looks like to be a great leader and teammate. As a two-time captain, Slade embodied exceptional leadership. He is the heart of VT Burn, consistently setting the tone and motivating us to perform at our best. He is the brain of VT Burn, spending virtually all hours of the day thinking about our team and what lines, plays, drills, etc., can help us improve. He is the soul of VT Burn, giving his all to maintain and grow our culture and ensure we fall in love with the team and the sport. There has never been, and we find it difficult to comprehend there ever being, a more valuable, more trusted teammate than Jacob Slade.