How did the high school football season go overall?
“This is a sore subject. Six years ago, head coach Mark Painter’s contract was not renewed because of a political witch hunt. Coach Painter took Hershey to five straight playoffs, but being the great person he is, he came down to work with the youth level. He took us out of the Lebanon Valley League and entered us into the CFA, a more competitive league. No one gave Hershey a chance. I was in midgets and the first year we won the CFA Super Bowl, where I received the MVP award with 3 rec. for 86yrds. and 2 TDS and on defense I had 4 sacks and 13 tackles 8 for a loss. The second year, he took us to the SB again but we lost. Meanwhile in high school, we went through three coaches in six years with six wins. My Freshman team went 8-2, but Coach Isenberg had nothing to do with that. During Coach Isenberg’s three years, HHS went 5-25 with a point deficit of 1040-305. Finally, they brought Mark Painter back this year and I’m looking forward to my senior year.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“After football season, I started lifting and playing winter lacrosse. Now I’m playing varsity Lacrosse, taking face-offs, and playing middie. I’m still lifting and incorporating explosive football functional exercises.”
What are you trying to improve on the most as a player?
“I’d like to improve my hip turn for pass coverage. One of the LB Coaches from a University recruiting me said, “You seem to be a high effort kind of player. I like your agility, speed, and overall athleticism. You diagnose plays quickly and move to make a play on the ball carrier in tight quarters. Also, you have the ability to run a play down from the backside and make a tackle in space.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m optimistic that we’re going to have a great season and make the playoffs. Our opponents are not going to know what to expect, especially after three years of doing the same thing over and over again. This is the team that won the CFA Super Bowl with Coach Painter and we’re back together again, and we have a great chemistry.”
Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule next season?
“McDevitt and Cedar Cliff are always a challenge, but we will have their number this year.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I plan on playing football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The University of Penn, Harvard University, University of New Hampshire, Holy Cross, Fordham University, Bucknell University, Washington University in St. Louis, Duquesne University, Stony Brook University, Muhlenberg College, Trinity College, and Johns Hopkins.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The University of Pennsylvania.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Penn, Holy Cross, Harvard, and Duquesne.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, over spring break and throughout the spring. I’m heading to the New England Elite Football Clinic in June which incorporates 30 programs that will bring their entire college staffs. Also, 35 head coaches, all told over 400 coaches attending from Ivy League, Patriot League, NESCAC, DI, DII, DIII, and Prep Schools.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“This is going to sound strange, but Pitt and Penn State. When they started playing again, I rooted for Pitt. Now I can go back to not having to choose.”
“This is a sore subject. Six years ago, head coach Mark Painter’s contract was not renewed because of a political witch hunt. Coach Painter took Hershey to five straight playoffs, but being the great person he is, he came down to work with the youth level. He took us out of the Lebanon Valley League and entered us into the CFA, a more competitive league. No one gave Hershey a chance. I was in midgets and the first year we won the CFA Super Bowl, where I received the MVP award with 3 rec. for 86yrds. and 2 TDS and on defense I had 4 sacks and 13 tackles 8 for a loss. The second year, he took us to the SB again but we lost. Meanwhile in high school, we went through three coaches in six years with six wins. My Freshman team went 8-2, but Coach Isenberg had nothing to do with that. During Coach Isenberg’s three years, HHS went 5-25 with a point deficit of 1040-305. Finally, they brought Mark Painter back this year and I’m looking forward to my senior year.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“After football season, I started lifting and playing winter lacrosse. Now I’m playing varsity Lacrosse, taking face-offs, and playing middie. I’m still lifting and incorporating explosive football functional exercises.”
What are you trying to improve on the most as a player?
“I’d like to improve my hip turn for pass coverage. One of the LB Coaches from a University recruiting me said, “You seem to be a high effort kind of player. I like your agility, speed, and overall athleticism. You diagnose plays quickly and move to make a play on the ball carrier in tight quarters. Also, you have the ability to run a play down from the backside and make a tackle in space.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m optimistic that we’re going to have a great season and make the playoffs. Our opponents are not going to know what to expect, especially after three years of doing the same thing over and over again. This is the team that won the CFA Super Bowl with Coach Painter and we’re back together again, and we have a great chemistry.”
Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule next season?
“McDevitt and Cedar Cliff are always a challenge, but we will have their number this year.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I plan on playing football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The University of Penn, Harvard University, University of New Hampshire, Holy Cross, Fordham University, Bucknell University, Washington University in St. Louis, Duquesne University, Stony Brook University, Muhlenberg College, Trinity College, and Johns Hopkins.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The University of Pennsylvania.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Penn, Holy Cross, Harvard, and Duquesne.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, over spring break and throughout the spring. I’m heading to the New England Elite Football Clinic in June which incorporates 30 programs that will bring their entire college staffs. Also, 35 head coaches, all told over 400 coaches attending from Ivy League, Patriot League, NESCAC, DI, DII, DIII, and Prep Schools.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“This is going to sound strange, but Pitt and Penn State. When they started playing again, I rooted for Pitt. Now I can go back to not having to choose.”
