HS:  How long have you played the current sports you are in?

KSK: I have been playing football for 5 years.

HS:  What is one piece of advice you would give to young athletes?

KSK:  One piece of advice I have for young athletes would be wins and losses come and go, but showing up every day with discipline, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn builds long term success. Hard work, resilience, and humility will take you further than talent alone ever could.

HS:   Who is someone you look up to?

KSK:  I look up to Saquon Barkley not only for his success but his relationship with God, and how he can stay humble after everything he’s accomplished.

HS:  What are your goals for the upcoming season?

KSK: My goals for this season are to win districts and the county, but my personal goal is to rush for 1000 yards.

HS: What do you enjoy doing outside of sports?

KSK: Outside of sports I enjoy just hanging out with my friends, and going on drives.

HS:  What are your plans after high school?

KSK: After high school, I would like to continue with Football and Track&Field and see how far I can make it. If not, I will most likely major in business marketing.

HS:  Is there a coach or teammate who has gone above and beyond and pushed you when you wanted to give up?

KSK: Coach or teammate that has pushed me not to give up, coach wise, I would have to say coach B because of all of the hard work he puts in and effort. It shows me that I should be doing the same and Coach Manning because I see how much he truly cares about us and it makes me want to try my best to execute the plans he lays out for us.

HS: What is one of your weaknesses as an athlete? What is one of your strengths as an athlete?

KSK:  My biggest weakness as an athlete would have to be overthinking instead of just trusting in what I’m doing. One of my biggest strengths as an athlete is my perseverance.

HS:  Do you ever feel overwhelmed balancing academics and sports?  What things do you do to balance the two?

KSK:  I would say I definitely do feel overwhelmed sometimes balancing academics and sports, but if it gets to a point where I’m behind, I have to talk to my coaches and I would just stay after school and work with a teacher to make sure I’m good come game day

HS:  How do you prepare yourself for a game?

KSK:  I prepare myself for a game by thinking every practice is a game if you practice how you play you shouldn’t have an issue come game day

HS: What strategies do you use to stay motivated during tough times?

KSK:  The strategy I use to motivate myself through hard times it’s just looking at the bigger picture. What goals have I set for myself and what I need to do to achieve them.