Each month, the coaches from the selected athletic teams choose a senior they strongly believe is their athlete of the month. The qualities a coach looks for in this decision are leadership, hard work, good sportsmanship, and one that gives their best effort every day. David Kennedy is representing the wrestling team this month.
Wrestling: David Kennedy
Q: Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?
A: “I do not have any superstitions, however, I do the same warm-ups every time.”
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to on away-game bus rides?
A: “Most of the time I just fall asleep with no music.”
Q: What is your favorite pre-game snack and/or drink?
A: “Six inch turkey sub from Subway with a double chocolate chip cookie, and a Propel.”
Q: What is your favorite motivational quote?
A: “Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done.”
Q: What advice would you give to younger players?
A: “Don’t worry about the future or dread the past, be present and do the best you can do.”
Q: Do you plan to wrestle in college?
A: “I don’t plan on wrestling in college unless I end up getting a full-ride.”
Q: Which college are you looking to attend and what is your current major of interest?
A: “I plan on attending Penn College and majoring in electrical engineering.”
Q: What is the best advice a coach has ever given you?
A: “Trust yourself and the work you have put in.”
Q: How many years have you wrestled?
A: “I’ve played as long as I can remember, which is about 13 years.”
Q: How many hours of sleep do you try and get the night before your game?
A: “I try to get at least eight hours of sleep, but most nights before a match or tournament I am unable to eat or drink so it keeps me up most nights. I average four-to-six hours of sleep before tournaments.”
Featured Photo (at top): Senior David Kennedy has a hold on his opponent attempting to bring him down to the mat to pin him. This photo was taken at Milton High School. Photo provided by Kennedy
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