Athlete Spotlight - Carson Furr

What is your name?

Carson Furr

-How old are you?

14

-What grade are you in?

9th grade at Hickory Ridge High School

-What sport do you play?

Weightlifting 

-Why did you chose your sport?

Coach Dan encouraged me to

-What is your favorite sports quote?

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them”- Michael Jordan

-What emotions do you feel when you play well?

Excitement and Satisfaction 

-What is your favorite sports movie?

Rocky, unless Talladega Nights counts  

-How does being an athlete make you a better person?

Being an athlete helps you discipline yourself more

-If you could play another sport what would it be?

Tennis

-What age were you when you first started your sport?

14

-What mental tool do you use when under pressure?

I listen to music when under pressure 

-Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?

Yes I think a good attitude is a factoring to winning, a bad attitude is just holding you back from what can be achieved 

-How does athletics make you a better student or worker?

Being an athlete makes me more disciplined