Yeiry Zamudio
- Grade: 10
- Sport: Basketball
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Age Started Playing: 8
How would other people describe you as an athlete?
Probably a good athlete because I score a lot and people show support.
How and why did you start playing?
Because of my mom.
Describe how you prepare before a game/tournament.
I put my AirPods in and just listen to music to concentrate and put my mind into the game.
For people that have never play your sport, what do you think the average person gets wrong about it?
They think just practicing makes you better but you still have to go hard and out.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
None.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
When I tripped and fell, I face planted on the floor; it was really funny.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
Getting better and faster and being able to score more points than last year.
As an athlete, who is someone you are thankful for and why?
Herself and my mom because she made me love basketball.
What advice would you give to your younger self when you began playing?
To push yourself and you’ll be better.
What’s on your sports bucket list?
To learn how to shoot better for the upcoming years.
Favorites
- Team/Sport Ritual or Tradition: None
- Pre-Game Meal: None
- Post-Game Meal: McDonalds
- Exercise: Arm and leg exercise before games
- Practice: 11 man- Playing 3 on 2
- Hype Music: rapper Rod Wave
- Sports Movie/TV Show: Last Chance U (TV series)
