Nathan Araujo, a sophomore, plays soccer for the boys’ team. Audrina Sanchez caught up to Nathan to ask him 10 questions about his sport.
Question: How long have you been playing?
Answer: “I’ve played soccer for 11 Years.”
Q: How do you manage your time between school, practice, and games?
A: “The best way to manage practices and games with school work is to take time throughout the school day to catch up on work so after-school activities don’t interfere.”
Q: What is your favorite memory or moment as a student-athlete?
A: “My favorite memory last year was the bus rides home after winning away games.”
Q: Who is your biggest role model and why?
A: “Christiano Ronaldo is my favorite role model because he came from a rough background but still proved you can make it.”
Q: Who is your biggest athletic inspiration, and why?
A: “Neymar is my biggest athletic inspiration because watching him play while growing up, motivated him to become better and practice consistently.”
Q: What is the biggest advice you have ever received from a coach?
A: “Life is like the game, if you’re not being smart you’ll lose.”
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing?
A: “Any song that has a nice bass and beat.”
Q: Have you lived in Clarksville your entire life?
A: “I’ve lived in Clarksville my whole life.
Q: Who are your favorite teams?
A: “Barcelona.”
Q: What advice would you give to younger athletes who are just starting in your sport?
A: “My biggest advice to give would be don’t give up on yourself, the skill doesn’t come naturally; it’s time-consuming, but if you keep pushing yourself and have a positive mindset you’ll get far in life.”
