Featured Athlete: Josh Burtch

Grade: 11 | Sport: Football

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Junior Josh Burtch has played under the leadership of his dad, head coach Chris Burtch on the varsity team.

Hype Song: “DNA”- Kendrick Lamar

Inspiration: DeMarcus Ware

Future Job: Real Estate Developer or Football Coach

Wingspan: How long have you been playing football and what got you started?

Burtch: “I’ve been playing football since second grade. My dad really got me started because he’s a football coach.”

Wingspan: What is your mood on game days?

Burtch: “Most of the time on game days I really don’t like to talk to anybody and really focus on the game and see my job in my head.”

Wingspan: What position do you play?

Burtch: “I play defensive end.”

Wingspan: What is the most challenging part about playing at the varsity level?

Burtch: “Playing at the varsity level in Frisco is really hard, because there’s a lot of good athletes.”

Wingspan: How do you stay motivated during a game?

Burtch: “During games I just try to stay motivated by motivating the rest of my team and motivating myself by trying to do my job.”

Wingspan: Do you have any team and individual goals for this season?

Burtch: “This season I want to try and make it to playoffs as a team. Individually I want to be either first or second team all district in my position.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite thing about football?

Burtch: “My favorite thing about football is the brotherhood that you make with the rest of the guys, getting to know them better, and getting to play the game that I love.”