Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

At what age did you start playing football?
In seventh grade, when I was 13.

Who introduced you to the sport?
My dad.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?
It has been pretty similar. I have always challenged myself and taken difficult classes, so I have been used to balancing academics and athletics.

What is your favorite part about football?
My favorite part is having fun with my buddies and working towards a goal.

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?
It incorporates everything I enjoy doing, working out, discipline and athletics.

Is there a professional athlete you look up to? If so, who?
Mike Alstott — dude was a beast and I want to run over people like he did.

What would you say is your biggest asset on the field/court?
I play fast and tough. I would say my overall athleticness helps me the most.

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)?
It’s shocking, I look back at film of my freshman year and I see a skinny 195 lbs. kid out there and I think about how much I have changed.

Do you have any pre-match rituals/routines/superstitions?
I go to Panera with my brother and sister.

Do you take any extra steps to prepare for a big match/game/meet, outside of regular?
I do the same thing from week to week, watch film, get good sleep and practice hard.

What has been your favorite experience with being a senior this year?
Enjoying the last ride with my teammates – we are looking to go all the way this year.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I like to play guitar.

Favorite movie?
Talladega Nights.

Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade or water?
Gatorade.

Future Plans?
I am going to the University of Notre Dame to play football and major in engineering.