| 11 December 2009
Why did you choose to just start playing football last year?
I started playing last year because basketball wasn't working out and I have always wanted to play. Coach Roehl saw my athleticism and encouraged me to come out and play. I did and had fun so I decided to come out my senior year even though I was just starting to understand the game.
What has been your favorite part about playing?
My favorite part was learning from last year's seniors and anticipating my senior year where I hoped to be a lead role on the offense. I really enjoyed having a year to learn the game, which I felt was key to acheiving my hopes of being a regular contributor to our offense as a senior. My favorite part was learning from last year's seniors and anticipating my senior year where I hoped to be a lead role on the offense. I really enjoyed having a year to learn the game, which I felt was key to acheiving my hopes of being a regular contributor to our offense as a senior.
What did you do to become the leader on the field like you have this season?
It was a combination of the weightroom, passing tournaments, camps, and coaching. I was playing football every opportunity I got, working to get better. Coach Roarbach, the new receivers coach this year, forced me to perfect the "swim move" which allowed me to beat guys off the line and result in some big plays. He also taught me better footwork which gave me better position to make a play on the ball, no matter where it was.
What would you say are your biggest strengths as a football player?
I think my biggest strengths are my speed, footwork, vertical and ability to get to the right spot to make the catch, even if the ball is not thrown on target.
Are there any particular recievers you model your game after?
I think in some ways I model my game after Wes Welker. This is because he is not the biggest or the fastest, but he runs sharp routes, has great hands in traffic and he fights for extra yards.
Seattle Prep surprised a lot of people this season by finishing 3rd in metro and making the district playoffs. What do you credit the team's success to?
I credit the success to the coaches. We added several new coaches this year, but more importantly Coach Clawson was back for his second year as head coach and was determined to bring success back to the program. The practices were more organized, there was more time spent in the weightroom, and the players worked hard to improve from last season
I know you play Wide out, but do you play on Special teams or defense at all?
In addition to wide receiver I played on kickoff return, gunner on kickoff and punt and was a backup corner.
