Q&A with Joliet Catholic Academy football player Andres R. Muñoz
JOLIET, Ill. — A Q&A with senior Andres R. Muñoz who participates in football, tennis and track & field at Joliet Catholic Academy.
Years in current sport: 8 years football, 3 years yennis, 2 years track
Grade/Year: Senior 2023/24
What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?
Andres R. Muñoz: NFL, Professional sports.
What is your favorite song or music artist to get you ready for competition?
Muñoz: J.Cole.
Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?
Muñoz: Other than warm up no, but I do have a hand shake after a successful game.
What has being a member of a team taught you?
Muñoz: No matter the position everyone is important. We win as a team and if we lose we lose together and then learn from the loss.
What is the best piece of advice you received from a coach or mentor?
Muñoz: I have come to learn a lot about being an athlete but from my personal coaches I have learned to work hard in whatever you do and be kind to one another.
What do you love about your sport?
Muñoz: Football centers me, it allows me to be myself while being active. I have been very familiar with football since I was about 8. Although, my family messes around and says, I’m a genius when it comes to sports, I have come to learn a lot about being an athlete and life in general through football.
Do you play in college? If not, would you like to?
Muñoz: I’m currently a senior and Yes I have a few in mind that I would like to play for.
Do you have a saying or motto that you like to live by?
Muñoz: “If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough” ~Muhammad Ali.
What do you like to do outside of your sport?
Muñoz: I like to Bike ride, play pickle ball, tennis, and help my dad fix his car.
How would you describe your personality?
Muñoz: I enjoy helping others and including everyone no matter who they are. Family and friends are a big part of my life.
What is your favorite snack food?
Muñoz: Fruit snacks.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Muñoz:
- I have played football for 8+ years
- Pop Warner from 2015-2019 Played pretty much every position and have been playing Quarterback since 2018
- Throw it Deep Academy from 2018- present
- Academically: I’m an honor roll student and a National Honor Society Member
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