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Q&A with Wall HS football player and UPenn commit Jake Davis
Courtesy: Emily Parise

Q&A with Wall HS football player and UPenn commit Jake Davis

WALL, N.J. —

ATHLETE INFO

Name: Jake Davis
Age: 17
Sport: Football
Sports Participated: Football and Lacrosse
Years in Current Sport: 12 Years of playing football
Teams: Wall HS Football Team/ Wall HS Lacrosse Team
Year Graduating: Current Senior, 2022

Q&A WITH JAKE DAVIS

What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?

Jake Davis: “Some personal goals I had growing up throughout my teenage years was for my High School football team to win a state championship. As I got older and some of my goals were fulfilled, I realized my ultimate goal was to find a college that would be a great fit for me athletically and academically after having such a great experience with my life being a student athlete football player. It gave me great opportunities outside of school that made me realize how much sports can impact someone at such a young age.”

Courtesy: Emily Parise

What is your biggest challenge in your sport, and what do you do to manage this challenge?

Davis: “The biggest challenge for me while playing football and lacrosse throughout high school is keeping my body at its peak performance. Training, eating, sleeping and rest are huge factors that come into play during the season. Another key factor is also maintaining a rigorous academic schedule. Keeping up with my grades in and out of season are important if not the most important factors that come into play while being a high school athlete looking to pursue a future in college.”

What was the best advice you were ever given?

Davis: “The best advice that was given to me was by my High School Football Coach. Throughout my years playing football, Coach Grandinetti has taught me how to be a great kid both on and off the field. He has embedded lists of quotes and motivational talks that stuck with me all throughout high school. The two that stuck with me the most were “Become 1% better every day, whether it is in school, sports, or life in general. If you can go to bed every night and tell yourself you became better and challenged yourself, you will reach greatness.” Another was, “The pain of sacrifice or the pain of regret. Which will you choose?” Both of these quotes are hung up in my room and on my wall to remind me to challenge myself each and every day.”

What do you love about your sport?

Davis: What I love most about Football is the mental and physical experiences that a football player goes through. The ups and downs in football can relate to life experiences, and no matter what happens football teaches you to pick your head up and get through whatever challenge life throws at you. I also love the bond and friendships that come with playing football. Going out into a Friday night game with your whole town supporting you, leaving your best out on the line for the guys next to you creates friendships that are everlasting, and you can’t experience it unless you actually suit up and do it yourself.

Courtesy: Emily Parise

Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?

Davis: Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a pregame ritual. No matter what sport or game I’m playing in, I always make sure to eat as healthy as possible a few days prior. I lay out my uniform and apparel the night before a game to make sure I don’t leave anything behind. Before football games, I come home from school on Fridays and lay in my bed to picture myself out on the field making plays or I recite my play calls in my head to make sure I’m fully confident and ready to go that night. I always have a meal before a game, and I always have pregame talks with my Dad to help me relax. I also sometimes meet up with my teammates to stretch a few hours before the game to remind myself that they are there for me no matter what. Confidence is a huge factor for me in playing the sport of football, and doing these things makes me reach a level of confidence that can’t be broken.

What do you like to do outside of your sport?

Davis: Outside of football, I have a few hobbies that I spend my free time doing during the offseason. I play lacrosse to stay in shape, and it’s also my second favorite sport. I also love to fish and sometimes play Xbox. These two activities are a great way for me to take my mind off everything going on in my life that may be stressing me, and it gives me a way to do whatever else I love to do. I also like spending time with my family. We enjoy going to the beach, skiing and watching movies together. I also help out my brother with school and sports. We also participate in community service and like to help other people.

What has being a member of a team taught you?

Davis: Being a member of a team is huge to me. I believe that in life, working together is a great way to become successful, and that’s why I want to study business when I pursue my future career/major in college at UPenn. Business takes all different types of skills and is a great example of how teamwork in sports relates to the outside world.

Courtesy: Emily Parise

Describe a mistake you made while competing and how you overcame it.

Davis: Throughout my high school career of playing Football I have made many mistakes, and I feel like mistakes need to be made by everyone. Mistakes happen for a reason and can be a great opportunity for athletes to become better as long as they learn from it and further their knowledge on their game. This makes them become even better at what they do. Mistakes I have made that I think impact me and the team the most is being selfish. If a Coach tells me to do something the way he wants me to do it and I do it differently, it can mess up everyone else’s job and cause a team to be unsuccessful, especially in football. A mistake I have made in the past is relying on my own athletic abilities rather than trusting my coaches knowledge on where to run or where to fill a gap that ends up giving up a touchdown or giving up a long pass to the opposing team.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Davis: For any young athlete or kid in high school who is looking to have a future that I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to have, surround yourself with kids that have the same goals as you, and work on your craft everyday. Trust your abilities and no matter what anyone else tells you, be confident in yourself and strive to be the best.

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