Athlete Spotlight - Brandon Sheets

●     What is your name?

My name is Brandon Sheets

●     How old are you?

I am 17 years old

●     What grade are you in?

I am a senior

●     Where do you attend school?

Bradford Preparatory School

●     What sport(s) do you play?

Just weightlifting and wrestling but I have done soccer, cross-country, and basketball in the past.

●     Why did you first choose your sport?

      It was something new that I hadn't heard of before.

●     Why do you continue to play your sport?

It is like therapy to me, whenever I walk in the gym I forget about my problems for an hour.

●     If you could achieve anything you wished for in your sport, what would it be?

Compete internationally and win lots of medals

●     How important is achieving your sporting goals to you?

It is imperative that I reach my goals because I wouldn't get anywhere without     them.

●     What is your favorite sports quote?

“To see a man beaten not by a better opponent, but by himself is a tragedy.”

                                 -Cus D'Amato

●     What emotions do you feel when you play well?

        I feel unstoppable

●     What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing?

Clique by Kanye West

●     What is your favorite movie about sports?

Happy Gilmore

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

It keeps my mind in-check, gives me self-discipline and keeps me motivated.

●     What is the one thing you always do after a good performance?

Eat a big meal

●     What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete?

I drown everything out and focus on nothing but the lift. I make it my sole purpose.

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

I would play ice hockey

●     What age were you when you started your sport?

12 years old

●     What is your favorite food to eat the night before a big competition?

A giant ribeye

●     Who inspired you as a young athlete?

 Mike Tyson

●      What one word describes you?

determined

●     Who was your favorite coach and why?

Daniel Rose of course.

●     What do you give up to play sports?

Lots of time and energy

●     What is your favorite place to compete?

Anywhere with a bar and platform

●     What mental tool do you use under pressure?

I try to forget

●     What is your favorite mantra?

“Right here, right now”

●     Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?

Definitely, I think it is the most important factor