by Lee Brecheen
January 6, 2010 -
Q: When did you start playing football?
A: In the Fourth grade when I was 10 years old.
Q: How did your early years in football shape the player you have become today?
A: I just learned the basics when I was young and I was able to continue to develop my game as I got older.
Q: What draws you to the sport of football?
A: I like football because of the excitement that comes with the game. I couldn't thing of anything better to do on a Friday night than playing a football game.
Q: Is there anyone who has influenced you throughout your years of play? If so, how have they helped you?
A: All of my teammates have been and influence on me. They push me to be the best I can be and they always remind me to have fun while I'm playing.
Q: What has been your proudest moment?
A: When our team came back from 21 points to beat Acadiana in the quarterfinals. I think it showed how much heart our team has and was the best football game I have ever played in.
Q: How have your coaches helped you develop as a player?
A: My coaches have taught me techniques to be sucessful and have shown me how to be an effective wide receiver. They also helped me develop a work ethic that made me a better player.
Q: What is it like being on your team?
A: I try to be a good leader and set and example for others to follow. I help my teammates in any way that I can and try to make every practice a good practice for them. I think that I am pretty close with all my teammates.
Q: What would you like fans to know about you and your team?
A: I will continue to work to get better every week and so will my team. We have got a special group this year and hopefully we'll leave a leagacy.
Q: What do you do for strength and conditioning?
A: I went to workouts over the summer everyday at 7:00 A.M. Coach Weiner runs a good program that gets us ready for the season. I also work out with the basketball team in the afternoons and condition on my own.
Q: What was your off season program like?
A: It was hard but it got me ready for the season. We ran and lifted for the most part but it was the abs workout that was the hardest for me. I feel like I'm much faster and stronger after going through the off season workouts.
Q: What are your personal goals for the 2009 season?
A: I am hoping to make All State and take home Catholic High's first ever state championship.
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I hope to play football somewhere in college. I'm still not sure about a major right now but I'm interested in enviornmental science and thinking about pursuing a degree in enviornmental engineering.
Q: Do you play any other sports?
A: I am one of the four seniors on the varsity basketball team this year and hope to earn a starting spot after football season.
Q: What is your favorite stadium to play in?
A: Zachary's field was really nice and it made the game a lot of fun. Playing on turf always gets everyone a little more excited.
Q: Who is your favorite pro team? Why?
A: I like watching the Patriots play. They have so many weapons and Brady/Moss cannot be stopped.
Q: Who is your favorite college team? Why?
A: Purdue is one of my favorite college teams. I remember watching them win the rose bowl with Drew Brees and I've had a thing for them ever since.
Q: Who is your favorite player?
A: Andre Johnson. He is such a physical receiver and hardly ever showboats. He's a class act.
Q: What is the best advice you have ever been given when it comes to the game?
A: Don't hang your head if you make a mistake. The game is too fun to get down on yourself and make sure you take it all in and have a good time.
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