What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
The fact that football should be fun, no matter the outcome all that really matters is the camaraderie.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
tweezer reprise by phish
Favorite Sports Movie:
Remember the Titans
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Sean Taylor
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Barakat, he coached me in both football and wrestling. He was the single most influential person in my childhood and I owe much of who I am today to his teachings
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
My best friend, Luke Goodwin
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
One time I ran smack into the goal post trying to catch a ball
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
phish, the Grateful Dead, I love the environment and getting outside, and working out is always fun
What’s your favorite quote:
“If you’re not first, you’re last” Ricky Bobby