Josue Cardona
- Grade: 11
- Sport: Cross country and powerlifting
- Age Started Playing: 16
Questions
How would other people describe you as an athlete?
They would say I work hard and try my best.
How and why did you start playing?
I wanted to get faster.
Describe how you prepare before a game/tournament.
I just listen to music and mess around with my friends.
For people that have never played your sport, what do you think the average person gets wrong about it?
The commitment.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
Not really just eat before or after.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
When I hit my 300 lbs. squat personal record at a powerlifting meet.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I tried out for powerlifting as a joke and actually made it onto the team.
As an athlete, who is someone you are thankful for and why?
My boy Rigo, he always there and spots me on my workouts.
What advice would you give to your younger self when you began playing?
Keep pushing.
What’s on your sports bucket list?
Hitting 405 lbs. in deadlift.
Favorites
- Team/Sport Ritual or Tradition: I always play Subway Surfers
- Pre-Game Meal: Granola bars
- Post-Game Meal: Gas station burger double meat
- Exercise: Pushups
- Practice: 1 or 2 mile run
- Hype Music: Fuerza Regida
- Sports Movie/TV Show: “Ninja Turtles”
- Coach: Kody Weatherson
