Chatting with the Grad assistants
Why did you choose Castleton for your graduate studies?I was looking for a graduate assistantship and wanted to be part of the creation of a brand new football program. Also, at Castleton I have a little bit more pull in the program and it is an opportunity to put my thumbprint in the program. It was a pretty easy opportunity to latch onto.
What is the difference between Cortland State and Castleton?
I got to play in my undergrad. My time responsibilities were divided between school work and training. Here, I am in purgatory between being part of the faculty and a student. I have to dress nicer haha. This is more of an occupation rather than school. I guess I am providing a service.
What made you want to go into coaching?
My father has been a head football coach for 30 years, and I grew up around athletics. I have always loved competition and working with people, especially kids. I would like to do football all the time. Eventually, I would like to end up in a high school as a teacher and head coach. I think that would be the best fit for me.
What is one thing that people do not know about you?
I mean, I have no unicycling talents haha. I sing in the shower and when I do dishes, but that’s about all I got for interesting stuff.
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