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34 | October 4, 2018 | The Homer Horizon sports
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Athlete of the Week
10 Questions
with Daniel Blaszkiewicz
Daniel Blaszkiewicz is a senior
at Lockport Township.
He’s in his third varsity
season playing center back
on defense for the Porter
boys soccer team.
The team is off to a
tremendous start to
the season with a 10-1
record through Sept.
26. What are your
impressions of the team
and season so far?
I think since the beginning
of the season, we’ve known
this is the best team we’ve
had since I’ve been here. We
never doubt our ability and
always expect to win.
How did you get started
playing soccer?
I’ve been interested in
soccer my whole life. I first
played on a club team, the
Lemont Raiders, in first
grade. My dad got me into it,
and I just love it.
What is it about the
sport of soccer that
makes it the game for
you?
I like how it’s especially
team-orientated. I like how
everyone has a specific responsibility
that they have
to carry out. Everyone has to
perform up to expectations.
It’s a very team-orientated
game.
What do you say to
people who tell you
soccer is boring?
I say to them that it’s a
unique experience. Once
you get to understand it, you
realize that everything has
purpose. It’s not a bunch of
monotony.
What do you like about
playing defense for the
Porters?
On defense, you feel
like you’re in charge of the
game. The whole field is in
front of you. Plus, the center
back often starts the play by
bringing the ball up and setting
up the attack.
What have you learned
from Lockport coach
Chris Beal?
The biggest thing I’ve
learned is that soccer always
has to be fun. Otherwise,
what’s the point? He also always
expects us to play hard
and well.
What are the team’s
goals for the rest of the
season?
The main goal is to win
the [SouthWest Suburban
Blue] Conference. In the
postseason, we’re in a tough
group, the toughest in the
state. But I’m confident in
our ability to improve on last
year [reaching the regional
title game].
What would be your
spirit animal?
A lion, because I feel like
I can be a leader on the team
and have influence over others.
Are you planning to play
soccer in college?
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No. I made the decision
that I’m focusing on school.
I haven’t committed to go
anywhere yet, but I’m planning
to be an actuary.
What’s the best thing
about being an athlete
at Lockport?
I think the best thing is
that all the coaches push
you as hard as [you] can be
[pushed]. But they are also
aware of your academic
needs. They want to push us
to be the best on the field and
off the field, too.
Interview by Freelance Reporter
Randy Whalen
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