Tara Jackson recently interview local student athlete Caleb Bartley.  Caleb is an 11th grade student at Bellefonte High School and plays football

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

CB: I have been playing football for bellefonte for 12 years

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

CB: Don’t give up and listen to your coach 

HS: Who is someone you look up to?

CB: I look up to coach manning for his confidence and his football knowledge 

HS: What are your goals for the upcoming season?

CB: Win districts and lead the state in tackles and yards 

HS: What do you enjoy doing outside of sports?

CB: I enjoy playing xbox with friends 

HS: What are your plans after high school?

CB: Go to college and study sports medicine on a sports scholarship 

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

CB: Coach Manning has helped me push pass my limits countless times

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

CB: One of my weaknesses as an athlete is that when I make a mistake I get really down on myself.  and one of my strengths is that i never stop trying

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

CB: I usually don’t feel overwhelmed balancing sports and school because I can get things done in school and in school time. 

HS: How do you prepare yourself for a game?

CB: I listen to some good music and get focused on the job ahead.   

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

CB: I just remember if I don’t make it now then when am i going to?