Q&A with Longmeadow football player Atticus Snow

LONGMEADOW, Mass. — We are going to disprove the stereotype that most high school football players are dimwitted Neanderthals. Or, from back in the day, Jocks.

LHS senior football captain, Atticus Snow is far from dim and his life doesn’t begin and end in the athletic arena. What drew us toward Atticus to find out more about him was how humble he is. He is a three-sport star for Longmeadow High School adding basketball and lacrosse to his busy schedule. Yet, you’ll never see him talking about himself. Some people need how good they are verified and creatively search for ways to feel gratified. If Atticus thinks he is good, you’d never know it.

Mom and Dad have always encouraged Atticus to “share his strength” and it is something that Atticus has definitely taken to heart. At home, at school and on his teams even as a kindergartener, coaches and teachers have shared how Atticus is a good leader and how he would make a point of including kids and being kind to students who needed extra help or just needed a friend.

Let’s get to know Atticus Snow…

How long have you been playing football, basketball and lacrosse?

Atticus Snow: Football since first grade, lacrosse since kindergarten, basketball since first grade.

How did you become interested in all three?

Snow: I became interested in sports from watching high school games when I was younger with my parents.

Do you have a favorite sport?

Snow: Football.

Describe the 2024 LHS football team and why you enjoy playing for the Lancers?

Snow: The football team this year is young, but hungry. We’re focused on getting better every day and taking the season step by step. The team is fun to play on because of the people involved. The relationships built with teammates from spending almost every day with them for three months turns the team into an impromptu family.

Do you like attending LHS?

Snow: I like going to school in Longmeadow because of the culture. Everybody in the school is driven to succeed and the schools do a great job of supporting everybody and their various interests. Watching others become successful after graduating Longmeadow gives students great role models and resources for themselves as they figure out what to do after high school.

What do you enjoy doing away from school and sports?

Snow: Aside from school and sports, I spend lots of time with my friends and family.

Your role model for football?

Snow: My role model for football is John Randle. His energy and playing style are admirable, and also just fun to watch.

Describe how supportive your family is in everything you do in your life.

Snow: My family is very supportive of me in everything I do. From my grandparents to my little brothers, I have a support system ranging about 60 years in age. I can almost always count on somebody to show up to a game, donate to a program, or just give advice.

What is your favorite song on your phone now? Do you have a favorite group?

Snow: Tubthumping-Dubish Heroes, Favorite Artist: Lil Tjay.

Favorite movie of all time?

Snow: Zookeeper with Kevin James.

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