- Grade: 10
- Sport: Soccer
- Position: Center midfielder
- Age Started Playing: 8
How would other people describe you?
Hardworking and I have dedication for my sport and a fun person.
How and why did you start playing?
Well, I wanted to follow my brother’s footsteps and play soccer like they did.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I listen to music and I also pray and ask about things like, pray for my team, my health, and hope it’s a good game.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I think my reputation is good. I don’t get in trouble. I don’t do bad things. I try to focus on my schoolwork and my sport.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
Like I said, I pray before the game and after even though you might not have won, I still am thankful for the opportunities I have.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
I like to remember my freshman year. I really liked the team, the coach. I had a good one with everybody, and when we would go out to eat after games, we had fun
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I remember a specific game last year where I had, like, assists, and I played well with my whole team. We had chemistry. I liked that game.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
I’m thankful for my coaches, my team and my parents, because without them, I couldn’t have that soccer this whole time.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
to have dedication, keep training on your own when you have time, and surround yourself with good players.
What’s on your bucket list?
I’d like to travel the world and in the future, still be involved with sports like sports psychology or sports marketing.
What is your Roman Empire?
I always think about my family and the reason I want to be in the sport, and that’s what pushes me to keep working.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Chicken
- Exercise: Single leg RDL’s
- Song: Self Control-Frank Ocean
- TV Show: Outer Banks
- Athlete: Alex Morgan
- Color: Red
- Grade: 11
- Sports: Basketball and softball
- Positions: Point guard, shortstop and catching
- Age Started Playing: 13 & 7
How would other people describe you?
Most people would say that I’m mean but that I’m also funny.
How and why did you start playing?
I would say because I like sports.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I like to listen to music before games.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
As someone who shows love for the game.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
We always huddle and pray before games.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Probably when we beat Willis, because we’ve never beaten them before.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I’m proud of myself for never giving up.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
My sister because she always supports me.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
Follow your dream and don’t give up.
What’s on your bucket list?
I’d say to go to Greece.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Raising Canes
- Exercise: Squats
- Song: How to Save a Life -The Fray
- Movie: Moana
- Athlete: Sis Bates
- Color: Blue
- Grade: 10
- Sports: Baseball & ROTC
- Positions: Position player/Designated hitter
- Age Started Playing: 6 & 15
How would other people describe you?
As an athlete, I’d probably say hardworking, energetic, a little bit annoying, but I love to put in the work whenever people see you and don’t see.
How and why did you start playing?
I started playing whenever I saw back in 2017, I saw a magazine that said the Houston Astros won the world series. I was interested in it, I gave it a shot and I’ve loved the sport ever since.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I’d probably chugged on an energy drink, stretch for about an hour, warm up, stay focused, size up the other team. See how they hit, and see what the weaknesses are if there are any.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I’d probably say low to medium reputation. I mean I’m just a kid there trying to make his way through and trying to work as hard as he can, trying to make varsity.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Whenever I hit an inside the park homerun, whenever I could run very fast and I was surprised I made it by just a few inches, but that was my favorite memory on the field.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
It would probably be off the field whenever I’m working towards my goal and just have no distractions, purely working and not caring about the pain or anything else, just straight motivation and discipline.
How have you grown in disciplined from your freshman year to now
I believe I’ve grown a lot with discipline. I’ve ignored some pain, I’ve ignored complaining. I don’t complain as much, I don’t question what coaches say, I just do it. If they tell me to do it, they have a reason for it and I do it.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
I’m thankful for my mom because my mom and dad because they’re the ones who said persuade something that you love, persuade something that you would enjoy in life and they persuaded me to not quit baseball for a few times and persuaded me to keep on pushing forward through a lot of things and i’d really like to thank them for that.
What is going through your mind as you’re deep in the middle of the game?
I’m the best out there, It’s just me. Nothing matters, not the cheering, not the players giving me motivation. It’s just me, the ball, and the catcher, the next pitch, the next play, this inning. I clear my mind then rejoin into that moment.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
I’d say there is going to be a lot of failure. You’re going to get discouraged, but don’t let the discouragement tell you that you’re not good enough. Use it to prove yourself and others wrong and push yourself forward and you may surprise yourself.
What’s on your bucket list?
Make it to the MLB.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Moms cooking
- Exercise: Squats
- Song: Lily-Alan Walker
- Grade: 9
- Sport: Soccer
- Position: Right back
- Age Started Playing: 12
How would other people describe you?
I feel other people would describe me as a nice person.
How and why did you start playing?
I started playing this sport because of a previous injury that had another one. So I decided to try this out, and it worked out.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
The way I prepare before a game is by taking deep breaths and pouring water on myself to make me relax.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I think it’s a pretty good reputation as an athlete.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during, or after a game?
Normally, after a game or after a win, I go eat with my family. Sometimes Outback Steakhouse and Chili’s.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Making bonds with my teammates and overall, just having a good time with them.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I’m most proud of myself for being able to play a sport I just started two years ago, and being pretty good.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
My soccer coach because he’s been helping me out. He’s helped me get better, and He’s helped me get up on my feet for the sport.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
The advice I give is just make sure to practice. Just play with your heart and just make sure to have fun.
What’s on your bucket list?
Hoping to play with the varsity soccer team.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: McDonald’s
- Exercise: Push Ups
- Song: Like Him-Tyler The Creator
- TV Show: One Piece
- Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Color: Red
- Grade: 12
- Sport: Soccer
- Position: Central midfielder
- Age Started Playing: 5
How would other people describe you?
Hard working and positive.
How and why did you start playing?
My dad introduced me to the sport.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I prepare with a high-carb meal and then some stretching.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I feel like once I began putting in the work, people began to notice me.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
Before a game, I pray. I also pray after the game, whether we won or lost.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Scoring a hat trick last year against Grand Oaks.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I’m most proud of improving quicker than others.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
My dad because he never gave up on me.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
If you want to play, you need to work hard and put in the time.
What’s on your bucket list?
To win district this year.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: eggs, mixed nuts, fruit, and a protein shake
- Drills: One touch pass
- Song: Garota De Ipanema-Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Movie: GOAL! The Dream Begins
- Grade: 12
- Sport: Golf
- Age Started Playing: 6
How would other people describe you?
Chill, fun to talk with, and very talkative with people, shy, and a very philosophical person.
How and why did you start playing?
The love of my life who I lost, I used that strength to get into golf and improve my life. Without her, who am I.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I just stopped listening. I just make things quiet before I swing the club with my driver, so I can hit the ball 200 yards with the driver.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
Practice to get better. Once you get better, you start playing. But before you start playing, find the right way to play.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
Practice my swing every single day.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Favorite memory would be Roberto. Of course, he was one of the best golfers we’ve had in our team for so long. He played very well for the district. Scored an 83 very impressively.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I’m very proud of myself. To have the opportunity to be with my friends, without them, I wouldn’t be here.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
I’m thankful for my parents and I’m thankful for this woman that I have known for so long, since I was in my childhood. She was the love of my life. Without her I wouldn’t be here.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
Enjoy the moment, live the moment, because once you do, you will be able to receive it.
What’s on your bucket list?
Become a businessman. I’ve done business for a while because of my dad. My dad helped me a lot in business, a lot of entrepreneurship, Marketing, Economics. Without him.
Favorites
- Exercise: Crunches
- Athlete: Tiger Woods
- Color: Red
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