Athlete of the week: Nathan Gee
- For you, what was a highlight of your most recent competition? –
- Running out of the garage before every game. It gets all the emotions going.
- What makes your sport special and different?
- It’s a really physical and violent sport. But you also need to be talented and smart.
- How long have you been into this sport, and what were the early days of your participation?
- I started playing in 4th grade until 7 grade, then I took a break until 10th grade.
- How did/do you cope with any setbacks/losses you’ve experienced in your sport?
- I reevaluate the film of the game and make adjustments to see what I can do to be better and help my team. As a competitor I don’t often take losses that well.
- Who has been particularly influential in helping your growth in this sport? Why?
- My older brother and my friends. My brother was able to play Division 2 college football so I always looked up to him in that way. And seeing my friends succeed really pushes me to want to be better.
- What do you do to prepare yourself before a game?
- Before home games I go to Ryan Ostrich’s house and we just hang out and relax. We try to lower the stress level of the games by just hanging out.
- How do you work on improving your skills in this sport?
- I do footwork drills, weight lifting and I do lots of cardio.
- What’s a personal skill that you are targeting lately?
- My cardio because against Linn Mar I was really tired.
- Do you have plans to play this sport after high school, what are those plans?
- As of now not really sure, I’m waiting to see how the recruiting process turns out.
- What’s the most rewarding thing about your sport?
- Being able to win in front of our home crowd.
- What has been a highlight for you/your team so far this season?
- My highlight of the seasons was probably my punt return vs Dubuque Senior. I made a pretty nice spin move and ran for 40 more yards. And on the next play Ryan Ostrich scored a touchdown to put the game away. That was my favorite because I was able to help put my team in a position to win the game.
- As you see it, what are the biggest tests remaining for you/your team yet this season?
- Our biggest challenge is staying locked in. But playing teams like Ankeny and Southeast Polk is where we eventually want to be.
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