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. Senior Gabe Vanderwall represents the wrestling team this month.
Wrestling: Gabe Vanderwall
Q: Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?
A: “My pregame rituals are listening to music and pacing back and forth to try and focus.”
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to on away-game bus rides?
A: “My favorite song to listen to on away bus rides is ‘Babydoll’ by Dominic Fike.”
Q: What is your favorite pre-game snack and or drink?
A: “My favorite pregame snack is rice cakes and my favorite drink is a blue ‘gatorlyte.’”
Q: What is your favorite motivational quote?
A: “My favorite motivational quotes are “It always seems impossible until it’s done” and “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
Q: What advice would you give to younger players?
A: “I would give the advice that worrying about how a competition will go only hinders your performance.”
Q: Which college are you looking to attend and what is your current major of interest?
A: “ I am looking to attend either Duquesne University or Penn State for Biomedical engineering.”
Q: How many years have you played soccer?
A: “I have wrestled for 13 years.”
Q: How many hours of sleep do you try to get the night before your game?
A: “ I try to get 10 hours of sleep before competitions.”
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