| 19 October 2010
The Bellevue high school football program has sustained an unprecedented amount of success this past decade. The Wolverines are currently ranked No. 1 in 3A in the latest Seattle Times poll. Senior safety, Kendrick Van Ackeren has been one of the reasons for their success. We got a chance to ask Ackeren a few questions about the season and his future playing football. Check the interview out after the jump!
How has your season gone so far? Are you on track to reach your personal goals and your team goals?
Our season is going good. We got a lot of young guys still growing up and a lot of people different people stepping up in different areas. For me, my personal goals are just to get better and show that I have what it takes to have great success at that next level. I also want to learning all that I still need to learn before I make the next step in my career. For our team goals we are on the right track, we just need to keep moving forward, keep growing, and keep getting better.
What has been a highlight of the season so far?
The highlight of my season so far has just been watching all the talented young guys grow. We have had a lot of injuries and a lot of young guys have stepped and that's good to see.
Who are some of the young guys that have stepped it up this season?
Ari Strong, Myles Jack, Jack Meggs, Dakota Jones, Darrien Freeman, Reid Hartman, Michael Carlson, and John Ngyuen are a few young sophmores that have seen the field a lot and have done a great job.
How is your recruitment coming along?
It is going alright, a little slow but it is coming along. I have offers from Idaho and Portland State right now. I don't plan on making my decision anytime soon though.
Are you looking to pick up more offers before you make your decision?
I want to try and pick up a few more offers expand my options a little bit just to make sure I make the right decision.
What are your biggest strengths as a player?
I think my biggest strengths are my tackling, my instincts, my ability to read plays and opposing quarterbacks, and my leadership.
What are some things you are still working to improve?
I'm still working to improve my speed and man to man coverage.
Are there any particular pro or college players you admire and/or try to model your game after?
My favorite player growing up was Sean Taylor. I always picked him in Madden and always played with Miami when he was there.
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