Athlete Profiles

What sport do you play? Basketball, volleyball, and track.  

What sport do you play?

Badminton: Mixed Double with Tam Nguyen, Doubles with Christina Sumariyanto.

 

 What motivated you to play this sport?

 I am motivated because of my teammates; they all try and work so hard.  We are as close as a family, and we all support each other during our games.  During tournaments, we are always the loudest team.

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/ match?

I feel proud and confident, but also a little nervous.

 

Who is your role model in your life?

My role model is my grandma.  She is a widow with nine kids, and she worked hard to bring them up.

 

What do you do for fun?

I like to watch basketball (Go Lakers!) and tennis for fun.  Or else I like to use youtube for new songs.

Describe a typical practice day.

A typical day would be: stretch, footwork, serving, warm up your shots, drills, and then games.

 

What is your favorite song?

My favorite song changes constantly, but the recent one is “You and I Both” by Jason Mraz

When was the first time you played your sport?

I first played badminton with my cousins when I was in 8^th grade.

 

Out of everything, what is one accomplishment that you are most proud of?

I am most proud of winning League Champion with my partner Tam and also of winning a humongous Yonex badminton bag at the Cypress Tournament with him.

If you could have 2 superpowers, what would it be? Why?

First I want the power to stop time because I feel that people can accomplish anything they want to, but the one thing that prevents them from accomplishing these goals is time.  So, if I can stop time, then I can accomplish anything!!  Also, procrastinating would not be so pressuring.The second power I want is the power to willingly turn anything into food.  I won’t have to learn to cook, and I would be able to eat anything I want at anytime.

 

If you are alone in a desert what are your thoughts? Specifically what will be your first thought?

I would be trying to remember the movies I’ve seen to see what the characters do in this situation.  My first thought will be about food.

What would you do if you have a time machine?

I would go back to the Renaissance Period

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure?"

Success means performing my best.  Even if I lose, I know that I have tried my best.  Failure means failing to perform my best.  There’s nothing worse than knowing that you can win but failing to do so

What does teamwork mean to you?

Teamwork means everybody being there for each other, everybody forgives each other, everybody wins and loses together.

 

What sport do you play? Basketball

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match? Excited!

What sport do you play? Basketball.

What motivated you to play this sport? It's super fun.

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match? HAPPY. No worries.

If you could date a famous celebrity, who would it be? Jesse Williams <3

If you play with any famous athlete, who would it be? My boy, LeBron James =)

Who is your role model in your life? My parents and my cousin

What do you do for fun? Go outdoors, play ball, hang out with friends.

Describe a typical practice day. Run. Shoot. Have Fun!

What is your favorite song? Too many to name.

What would make GGHS a better place? A longer lunch period.

When was the first time you played your sport? 7th grade

Out of everything, what is one accomplishment that you are most proud of? Getting MVP in basketball since 9th grade

If you could have 2 superpowers, what would it be? Reading minds

If you are alone in a desert, what would be your first thought? What to do now?!

What would you do if you had a time machine? Go into the future

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure"?

Success: setting goals and achieving them. Failure: Being a quitter...

What sport do you play? Basketball

 

What motivated you to play this sport? I just always played it and I learned to love it! Teamwork makes the dream work.

 

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match? I'm excited to step out on the court and give it my best! Sometimes I'm nervous if it's a big game like [against] Rancho or CIF.

 

If you could date a famous celebrity, who would it be? Hmm... Chris Brown! 

 

If you could play with any famous athlete, who would it be? Rajon Rondo! He is soooo cute and one amazing basketball player.

 

Who is your role model in my life? My Grandma Beck

 

What do you do for fun? Beach, movies, clubbing, going out with my Party Rock Crew

 

Describe a typical practice day. First we start off by doing defense of slides, than go into a three-man weave, horseshoes, free throws, don't forget ALL the running we do. 

 

What is your favorite song? Hmm... that's tough, but probably "Living On the Dream" by Super Mash Bross

 

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten? Sushi

 

What would make GGHS a better place? World Peace.

 

When was the first time you played your sport? Ever since I was a little baby...

 

If you could have two superpowers, what would it be and why? Flying because I would go anywhere

 

If you are alone in a desert what are you thoughts? My first thought: "Would be get some water."

 

What would you do if you have a time machine? I'd go into the future and see how everything plays out.

 

What does the word "Success" mean to you? "Failure"? Success means accomplishing something you wanted to get and failure is if you give up on your hopes and dreams.

What sport do you play? Basketball

Who is your role model in your life? My mom

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten? I don't know. I tend to be picky about food so I don't really eat or have eaten anything disgusting.

What does the word "Success" mean to you? "Failure"? Success means to accomplish whatever goal I set for myself and failure, well that's not in my vocabulary.

What sport(s) do you play?
football, basketball

What motivated you to play this sport?

Michael Jordan motivates me to be successful and my other role model is Kevin Telles.  He inspired me to do what I love and enjoy doing it.  For that, I love him with all my heart.

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match?

I get pumped especially when it's a packed crowd; the roar of the fans screaming gets me going.

If you could date a famous celebrity, who would it be?

I would say Rihanna because she's so sexy and her style is different and unique. She's just sexyyy....

If you could play with any famous athlete, who would it be?

Michael Jordan. I've looked up to him my whole life. It would be a dream come true if we were on the same court

Who is your role model in your life?

Kevin Telles. He inpsired me to live life to the fullest, always have a smile on my face, and do what you love.  Love you KT, R.I.P.

What do you do for fun?

I play basketball and football, video games, texting, cooking, just hanging out with all my friends and family

Describe a typical practice day.

Intense hard work, sweat, blood, some tears, body aches, and jokes of course.. but I love it so much.

What is your favorite song?

"Rude Boy" by Rihanna and "We Be Steady Mobbin'" by Lil Wayne

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten?

Onions, of course. I hate the smell and taste of them, they're disgusting.

What would make a GGHS a better place?

Less rules, hahah

When was the first time you played your sport?

5 years old.  I started playing basketball andI just fell in love with spalding.

Out of everything, what is one accomplishment that you are most proud of?

CIF player of the year shows how much time and work I put in and all my teammates. Trust me,  without them I couldnt have done it, especailly my offensive line.

If you could have 2 superpowers, what would it be?

xray vision and super speed

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure"?

Success is what I thrive on.  I only want be successful; failure is not an option for me.  That word isn't even in my vocabulary.  Success is the only thing on my mind (besides sports and money and girls...ahahah)

What sport do you play? Cheerleading

What motivated you to play this sport? The saying: regular people lift weights, cheerleaders lift people.

If you could date a famous celebrity, who would it be? Taylor Lautner! Yummmy! :)

Who is your role model in my life? Myself.  I live and learn from my own mistakes and experiences.

What do you do for fun? Dance and hang out with friends.

Describe a typical practice day. More stunts. Tumbling. Wrap-up. condition. Stretch. Go home. :)

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten? Something a friend whipped up at Hometown Buffet.

When was the first time you played your sport? My sophomore year!

If you could have two superpowers, what would they be and why? Being invisible because of all thing things you could eavesdrop into, and throwing fire because the Fantastic 4 dude looks cool.

If you are alone in a desert, what are your thoughts? Why would I be alone? But if I was - "Nooooo!!! Where will I get Apollo's?"

What would you do if you have a time machine? Travel back in time and see all the little things I missed the first time through.

What does the word "Success" mean to you? "Failure"? To me, success  is a feeling I get in my heart and soul.  It just makes me feel accomplished. I know I have succeeded when I can honestly say I am proud of myself.  There is no failure, it's just one step in the direction of success.

What motivated you to play this sport? The concept of playing as a team and simply knowing that anything can happen in a 90 minute game.

If you could play with any famous athlete, who would it be? Michael Oher. He overcame adversity and now he's a very successful person.  He has great character and leadership.

Who is your role model? My grandfather.  He has shaped me into the person I am today.  His discipline, strength and willingness to be a better person is incredible.

What do you do for fun? For fun I like to play Fifa 2010.  I'm looking for challengers.

Describe a typical practice day. Begin at 2:00 sharp, get our warmups done.  Have about thirty minutes of a good hard workout and then start working on set plays and ending the day with some shorts to our keepers.

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten? Oysters. The wet taste of those things is disgusting.

What would make GGHS a better place? GGHS needs to have some better FOOD! The food simply looks nasty.

When was the first time you played your sport? I started to play soccer when I was about six.  I was the biggest six year old on the field.

What is one accomplishment that you are proud of? The privilege of being able to play soccer in different states as well as in a different country.

If you could have 2 superpowers, what would they be and why? Mind reading, so when you stared at me I instatly knew what you were thinking.  And being able to fly because traffic is simply bad.

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure"? Success means being able to hold your head high when you've accomplished anything in life.  Failure is not trying hard enough.

 

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match? In the beginning, I get nervous, but after we play our team "game" and do our team cheer I feel PUMPED!

If you could date a famous celebrity, who would it be? Taylor Lautner!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you do for fun? I play sports, go to the movies, bowling, or anything that involves being with my friends.

Describe a typical practice day. For volleyball, we run a mile outside, drink a bit of water, run suicides, then run some more, do sit-ups, push-ups, and lastly, drills.

What would make GGHS a better place? Better food and longer lunch.

Out of everything, what is one accomplishment that you are most proud of? Ending my toughest school year with a 4.2!

How do you get along with others? Well, I am shy in the beginning, but once I break out of my shell, I crack jokes left and right.  People seem to enjoy my company and I'm always open to making new friends.

Hot dogs or hamburgers? HOT BURGER DOGS! I love both...it's a tie.

What will be your first thought when you learned that you won a lottery? "JWBLAGTHMOPCZFWE!!!??? What?!!?!!" and then I'd cry and speak more jibberish.

What is your favorite word?  Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious...or however you spell it.

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure"? Success means surpassing any obstacles in life, accomplishing the goals you have, just getting to the the point where you want to be in life.  Failure is not being able to achieve any of the above.

What motivated you to play this sport? The whole concept of teamwork and the fact you get to hit people and not get in trouble for it.

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match? i feel that after that game there's going to be a loser and a winner walking off that field and that no matter what I'm going to walk off a winner.

If you could date a famous celebrity, who would it be? Megan Fox (Lol.)

If you could play with any famous athlete, who would it be? Dick Butkis because he is the definition of a true linebacker.

Who is your role model in your life? My dad and my grandfather.

What is your favorite song? Metallica - Enter the Sandman.

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten? Cow heart.

What would make a GGHS a better place? Better food.

When was the first time you played your sport? 8th grade for half a season of Pop Warner for the GG Bulldogs.

Out of everything, what is one accomplishment that you are most proud of? To be a part of such a great group of athletes who are all brothers to me and an amazing group of coaches.

When you get home from a long day at school, what is the first thing you do? Fix myself some food (Lol.)

What will your first thought be when you learned that you won a lottery? "Hawaii, here I come!"

What would you do if you have a time machine? Just go back in time and figure out history's mysteries.

What would be inside your refrigerator? Roast beef, Arizona iced tea, steaks, more steaks, A1 steak sauce, and did i mention steaks?

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure"? Success - accomplishing your set goals and winning. Failure - never an option.

How do you usually feel when you are playing a game/match? I usually feel pumped and ready to hit somebody.

What do you do for fun? I listen to music, play games, surf the net, read, and watch dramas for fun.

Describe a typical practice day. A typical practice would start out with the team stretching in a circle, and then some sprints. Next we would get our get our rackets, figure out what we need to work on, and hit.

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten? Bananas! Bleh!

What would make a GGHS a better place? I think having more school wide activities would make GGHS a better place.

Out of everything, what is one accomplishment that you are most proud of? An accomplishment I am proud of is being chosen as captain of the girl’s varsity tennis team.

What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve is people not picking up after themselves.

When you get home from a long day at school, what is the first thing you do? The first thing I do is eat.

If you could have 2 superpowers, what would they be and why? If I were to have two superpowers I’d want the ability to fly and to read minds selectively. I would like the ability to fly so that I can get to places faster and easier and it’s also eco friendly. I would like the ability to read minds so I can tell when a person is lying to me.

Do you regret anything you did in high school? I regret not trying to be more involved in clubs.

If you are alone in a desert what are your thoughts? Specifically what will be your first thought? ”Get me out of here!”

What will your first thought be when you learned that you won a lottery? ”Yay! I don’t have to have to ask my parents for money anymore!”

What would you do if you have a time machine? If I had a time machine I would go back in time and stop myself from procrastinating on homework and studying for tests.

What does the word "success" mean to you? "Failure"? ”Success” means to perform your best when your best is needed and “failure” is not being able to do so.

How do you usually feel when you are in a race? Running a 3 mile course is a lot more intense than it sounds. My favorite part is the last 100 meters, because to finish with all that you got is one of the best feelings in the world.
What is your favorite movie? Harry Potter fan!

What is your biggest pet peeve? When people chew with their mouth open.

When you get home from a long day at school, what is the first thing you do? Lay down on my bed and think.

If you could have 2 superpowers, what would they be? Why? My curiosity gets to me all the time, so I would like to read minds. I also want to be able to fly.

Do you like any other sports? Soccer, baseball, swimming, and biking.
will be your first thought? Thoughts that Bear Grylls would have. What would Bear Grylls do?

What motivated you to play this sport? I wanted to do something interesting for once and my friend asked me if I wanted to join cross-country with her.

Hot dogs or hamburgers? Hamburgers all the way! Go back in time and meet Pancho Villa, haha.