What is your name?
Cody Reece
How old are you?
23 years old
What is your occupation(if applicable)?
Professional MMA Fighter
What sport(s) do you play?
MMA
Why did you first choose your sport?
I chose it at first as a hobby.
Why do you continue to play your sport?
I fell in love with the sport.
If you could achieve anything you wished for in your sport, what would it be?
To be the worlds best fighter.
How important is achieving your sporting goals to you?
It is right after me being a dad first.
What is your favorite sports quote?
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
What emotions do you feel when you play well?
I feel excitement.
What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing?
My favorite song is thunderstruck by AC/DC.
What is your favorite movie about sports?
Never back down.
How does being an athlete make you a better person?
It gives me positive energy to feed off of and I’m always doing something I love so I’m normally always in a good mood
What is the one thing you always do after a good performance?
Eat and sleep!
What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete?
Close my eyes and breathe.
If you could play another sport what would it be?
Football
What age were you when you started your sport?
19
What is your favorite food to eat the night before a big competition?
Steak
Who inspired you as a young athlete?
Marshawn Lynch
What one word describes you?
Hard working
Who was your favorite coach and why?
My favorite coach was my dad because he always pushed me to be better
What do you give up to play sports?
My time, money, family time
What is your favorite place to compete?
Anywhere I get to travel
What mental tool do you use under pressure?
Muscle memory and breathing
What is your favorite mantra?
Drillers make killers
Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?
Yes because it affects performance
What image gets you ready to compete?
My family
How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
It inspires me to be a better man and father
How does athletics make you a better student or worker?
Athletics gives me discipline
