What is your name?
Caden Viar
How old are you?
15
What is your occupation?
Student
What grade are you in?
Freshman
Where do you attend school
West Cabarrus High School
What sport(s) do you play?
Weightlifting
Why did you first choose your sport?
My friend was doing it and I thought it would be fun
Why do you continue to play your sport?
Because I enjoy seeing myself get better and better
If you could achieve anything you wished for in your sport, what would it be?
To become the very best as I can be
How important is achieving your sporting goals to you?
Very important
What is your favorite sports quote?
There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do. Derek Jeter
What emotions do you feel when you play well?
Happiness, perseverance, and determination
What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing?
I’m not sure but anything hype
What is your favorite movie about sports?
Dodgeball
How does being an athlete make you a better person?
It makes me more determined to do other things and it teaches me my limits
What is the one thing you always do after a good performance?
Celebrate and reflect on what I did that time to do it again
What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete?
To just do it
If you could play another sport what would it be?
Maybe wrestling or racing
What age were you when you started your sport?
13
What is your favorite food to eat the night before a big competition?
Anything with a lot of protein
Who inspired you as a young athlete?
Dan and my parents
What one word describes you?
Determined
Who was your favorite coach and why?
I can’t pick a favorite coach, they all have a big impact on me
What do you give up to play sports?
My free time
What is your favorite place to compete?
Anywhere really
What mental tool do you use under pressure?
To just not think about it and to just get up and do it
What is your favorite mantra?
I create my own path and walk it with joy
Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?
Yes because if u have a bad attitude it brings you down and worsens your performance
What image gets you ready to compete?
A positive image
How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
It makes me want to push myself to the limits and to do the best that I can do
How does athletics make you a better student or worker?
It makes me want to try my hardest and work my hardest
