What is your name? Sebastian Rose

How old are you? 13.7

What grade are you in? 8th (Almost 9th)

Where do you attend school? Carolina International School

What sport(s) do you play? Weightlifting, would like to start boxing

Why did you first choose your sport? The idea of traveling the country to compete

Why do you continue to play your sport? It’s fun, and my dad probably won’t let me

quit

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

sweep at nationals

How important is achieving your sporting goals to you? 8.9/9.9

What is your favorite sports quote? I don’t know any

What emotions do you feel when you play well? Accomplishment

What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing? No specific song, normally

whatever I can find

What is your favorite movie about sports? Remember the Titans

How does being an athlete make you a better person? A great way of learning

sportsmanship, and physical improvement

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

What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete? Talk to my dad and

teammates

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

What age were you when you started your sport? Around 10-11

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

Who inspired you as a young athlete? My Dad

What one word describes you? What

Who was your favorite coach and why? My dad. He’s my dad.

What do you give up to play sports? Homework time

What is your favorite place to compete? HWC

What mental tool do you use under pressure? Music, Friends

Do you think attitude is a factor in winning? Confidence

How does being an athlete inspire you to do good? It inspires me to constantly

improve myself physically and mentally.

How does athletics make you a better student or worker? The need for improvement

affects all aspects of my life