Featured Athlete: Katie Stoker
Grade:10 | Sport: Soccer
Years played: 13
Wingspan: How long have you been playing soccer?
Stoker: “I’ve been playing soccer since I was three, so about 13 years. My family was really into soccer and my sister got really into it, so they put me into soccer.”
Wingspan: What fuels your passion to play?
Stoker: “I’ve been playing my whole life and so just getting better everyday and trying to get to that next level. I just enjoy it.”
Wingspan: What made you choose soccer as your sport?
Stoker: “My sister and I are really close and she’s into soccer too.”
Wingspan: Who in your life inspires you to succeed?
Stoker: “My parents are both really successful and my sister has been really successful as well as my brother. Just my whole family.
Wingspan: What is your biggest and proudest accomplishment so far?
Stoker: “The last team I was on we won a D1 soccer championship. I’m on a club team called Sting.”
Wingspan: What are the thoughts going through your head during a game?
Stoker: “Just to work hard and to put your team in front of yourself. Forget about any of the mistakes you’ve made and stay focused to win.”
Wingspan: What makes you energetic and pumps you up?
Stoker: “Music and being around my teammates. I just put my earphones in and focus there.”
Wingspan: What is something you struggle with?
Stoker: “Probably just mental toughness and just continuing even though you want to quit.”
Wingspan: What are your expectations for this season?
Stoker: “I expect good things. I’m really excited about this team and we’ve been preparing for season for the last couple of months. I think it will be really cool to see how it will all play out.”
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