Featured Athlete: David Kwon
Sport: Soccer |Grade: 12 | Years Played: 4
March 24, 2016
Height: 5’11
Favorite pre-game meal: McChickens from McDonald’s
Hype Song: “We Dem Boyz” Wiz Khalifa
Favorite quote: “No pain no gain”
Inspiration: My dad
Future Job: I want to make a lot of money
Wingspan: How did you become interested in soccer?
Kwon: “My dad got me into playing soccer when i was really little to get me to be more outgoing and i ended up really liking it.”
Wingspan: What position do you play and why?
Kwon: “I play center midfielder because i’m good at it.”
Wingspan: How do you balance school and soccer?
Kwon: “I have to manage my time really well, I get home and have to do all my homework so i don’t get behind.”
Wingspan: What does your training schedule look like? How often do you practice?
Kwon: “Everyday during 4th period we practice soccer in school and I also play club soccer so on Mondays and Wednesdays i practice 7:00-9:00”
Wingspan: Do you have a certain diet you must follow? If so what is it?
Kwon: “No i just eat a lot.”
Wingspan: How do you plan to pursue this for the future?
Kwon: “Well i did get college offers for soccer but i’m probably going to go to UT and I’ll just play soccer recreationally.”
Wingspan: Do you have a specific routine before playing a game?
Kwon: “I just listen to music and I try to focus on the game.”
Wingspan: What was your biggest accomplishment?
Kwon: “As a sophomore, we went to the state quarterfinals.”
Wingspan: Have you ever gotten any serious injuries from playing?
Kwon: “No, not really.”
Wingspan: What keeps you motivated?
Kwon: “My parents, they support me a lot and i don’t want to disappoint them so i just play my best every time they come watch me play.”