Athlete of the Week: Ricky Reader

Each week the Eagle Eye staff chooses an Athlete of the Week from nominations made by the vasity head coaches

Sport: Varsity Football

Grade11

Accomplishment:

Reader made the game-winning sack as time expired in the “Backyard Brawl” and also had a 63 yard punt.

Coach Jason Wilson’s Quote:

“Ricky is a two way starter as a junior and goes 100% every play on both sides of the ball. Another tremendous Tyrone athlete and a very coachable player, he is always willing to learn and correct his technique to make himself better. Ricky is a key player not only on Offense and Defense but also on Special Teams as a punter.”

10 Questions:

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

My parents put me in it when I was younger and I have loved it ever since.

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

Baseball and Wrestling.

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

Steelers.

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

James Harrison.

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

Rambo, because he is a beast.

6.    Favorite band/musician?

Michael Jackson.

7.    Favorite movie?

That’s My Boy.

8.    Favorite food?

Steak.

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

Always go 100% and never quit.

10.  What are your future goals?

Go to college for football.