Athlete of the Week: Anthony Politza

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Sport: Soccer

Grade: 12

Accomplishment Team Captain, 92% save average last season, Mountain League All-Star, Shutout in this past Saturday’s win vs. Bishop Carroll 3-0

Coach Nick Miller’s Quote: Anthony Politza is the kind of athlete every coach dreams of having.  He is a natural leader that has a commanding and unfaltering presence; Politza always shows up to play and bring his best.  Always respectful and focused, Politza never lets a tough game get to him.  He simply shrugs his shoulders and moves on, intent to nab the next ball to come his way.

10 Questions:

1. How did you first get involved in this sport?

 I played AYSO when I was little.

2. What other sport(s) do you play?

Baseball and Basketball

3. Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh Steelers

4. Favorite professional athlete?

Lebron James

5. Who is your hero? Why?

Drew Hunter; broke the passing record for one game

6. Favorite band/musician?

Damian Lilliard

7. Favorite movie?

Fast and Furious series

8. Favorite food?

Buffalo chicken dip

9. What advice would you give younger athletes?

Work hard, you can only get out what you put in

10. What are your future goals?

Attend college for a major in engineering and play basketball