Jasen Garcia

• Grade: 10
• Sport: Soccer
• Positions: left wing and right wing 
• Age Started Playing around: 5

How would other people describe you as an athlete?

Nice,fun person to be around, I’m just a fun person.

How and why did you start playing?  

Started playing because it’s also my dad’s passion and just following the steps of being a good player, I wanted to accomplish that.

Describe how you prepare before a game/tournament.

I Always pray I always ask god to give me the help and give me the strength to give a good game and help the team out. 

What do you think your reputation is as an athlete? 

Good reputation honestly.

What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game? 

Before the game I always like to eat at least a fruit, and then after the game, I just be a big back the whole time.

Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field. 

My favorite memory was when we beat Conroe at one of their away games the bus ride home was late.

Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.

Most proud of myself for accomplishing my goals outside of school in a club where i get trophies and medals for my goals and assist and helping out the team.

As an athlete, who is someone you are thankful for and why? 

My dad because he’s always been through it that was always supporting me and just gives me advice and helps me every single time.

What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport? 

Always work hard, don’t give up on it might be stressful it might be hard sometimes but you will accomplish it

Favorites

• Team/Sport Ritual or Tradition: pray
• Pre-Game Meal: beef and rice
• Drills: shooting drills
• Song: “No Ponga Excusa” by Cris MJ
• Movie: “Cars”
• Coach: soccer head coach Andrew McGregor