Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow Puts the Spotlight on the Homeschool Movement and His Faith

Don't ever tell fans of Tim Tebow that someone educated through home schooling can't become a huge success. Tim Tebow received home schooling from Christian missionary parents, and while he may have received a good education and learned a great deal about his faith, he had to overcome obstacles to play big time college football and become the first sophomore to win a Heisman Trophy. Tebow also led the Florida Gators to a win in the national championship college football game against Ohio State in 2007.

All through his life Tebow overcame obstacles before becoming so successful. He was born in 1987 to Bob and Pam Tebow, missionaries to the Philippines. Before Pam gave birth in the couple's adopted country, doctors diagnosed her as having a pathogenic amoeba and recommended she have an abortion.

The parents rejected the doctors' suggestions. As was the case with all his brothers and sisters, Tim Tebow was homeschooled. Besides learning academics, he was also taught faith in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, including a faith in Jesus Christ as God's Son, Jesus, Whom Christians believed died on the cross and rose again to give a home in heaven to those who trust Him.

A law that was passed in 1996 in Florida that allowed homeschooled students to play on the team in the local district in which they live benefited Tim Tebow. He played tight end and linebacker for Trinity Christian Academy for one season. He wanted to pass, however, and the school did not emphasize passing. He then went to Nease High School, which was known for its passing. His parents moved to an apartment in a county near to the school, so he could play there.

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