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Q&A with The Haverford School tight end Matt Carlino

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Weight training, speed/agility training, and position specific training.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel as if my route running and ball skills have improved due to getting out on the field and putting in as much work as I can.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I am trying to come into the season as strong, fast, and explosive as possible by training hard and getting proper nutrition.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“Despite going 1-9 my freshmen year and 3-6 last year, I believe our team has a lot of talented and motivated players that will be much improved this year. Our goal is the Inter-Academic League Championship.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“LaSalle College High School will likely be our toughest competition, although there are many tough teams on our schedule. We look forward to the challenge every week.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“We play Northeast High School in our opener again this season after beating them in a close one last year. They have plenty of good athletes and will be looking for payback, so we are expecting a dog fight.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I play football and basketball, but it has always been my dream to play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Several schools have been showing interest in me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Boston College has expressed the most interest so far.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I attended four prospect camps this offseason and got to see some great schools.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon
“I am hoping to catch a couple college games this season and will be working around my team’s schedule. I also hope to do some junior days.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I attended camps at North Carolina, Penn State, Boston College, and Villanova. I had great experiences at all of them and I feel like I competed at a high level.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always rooted for Penn State. My uncle played for them back in the mid-1990’s and has been a role model for me. Penn State is obviously a tremendous football program and school.”
 
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