Meatheads is a chain of fast-casual burger restaurants throughout the Chicagoland area. Each month, it recognizes a student-athlete in the area surrounding each location for his or her accomplishments on and off the field.
1. How do you exemplify Meatheads’ values of determination, hustle and hard work?
I exemplify determination, hustle and hard work every day in practice by being the best than I can be. I have high goals for myself, and I do what ever I can to achieve them. I stay motivated by not letting myself ever be satisfied.
2. What were your greatest athletic and academic achievements over the last month?
My greatest athletic achievement over the last month was helping my team win the Benet/Naperville North tournament. My greatest academic achievement was doing well in all of my classes.
3. Is there a teammate, coach, faculty or family member you’d credit most with your athletic and academic successes?
I give a lot of credit to coach Kroehnke and Jeff Pagliocca because they both helped me improve my game over the last couple of years. They have always given me confidence in my game, and that means the world to me. I wouldn’t be successful without them. I also give a lot of credit to my teammates because they have pushed me and inspired me to always be my best.
4. Where are you going to college, or where do you want to go? Do you plan on playing a sport there?
I am going to be playing basketball at DePaul University next year.
5. Who is your favorite athlete playing today, collegiate or professional?
Derrick Rose, Johnny Manziel and Michael Phelps.
6. What’s on your iPod right now?
The Lumineers’ and Katy Perry’s songs
7. What’s the best movie or television show you’ve seen recently?
Frozen.
8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Traveling the world with people I love.
9. What is your favorite motivational quote?
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Notke
