Athlete of the Week: Nathaniel Soellner

Sport: Varsity Basketball

Grade: 12

Accomplishment:

“Pooky” combined for 30 points in Tyrone’s first two games against Bellwood and Philipsburg.

Coach George Gripp’s Quote:

 

10 Questions:

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

 My dad threw me a ball and I just knew.

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

 Golf and Baseball.

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

 Boston Celtics.

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

 Rajon Rondo.

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

 Dirk Nowitzki, he shoots fadeaways!

6.    Favorite band/musician?

 DJ Flula.

7.    Favorite movie?

 22 Jump Street.

8.    Favorite food?

Shrimp.

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

 Make defense your motor!

10.  What are your future goals?

 Go to college.