November Athlete of the Month: Jared Tucker
Name: Jared Tucker
Sport: Football
Pre-Game Meal: Sandwich from Lariccia’s
Music: Rap (Meek Mill, Offset)
Key motivation: Doubters
Is football your favorite sport? Yes
Why do you play football? “I love the brotherhood that comes with football and having fun with friends and teammates that I’ve played with since I was six.”
If you got to start your football career over what would you do differently: “I would tell myself to enjoy every moment. It’s already my senior year, and I’d like to savor every moment with my team.”
What do you do in the off season to make yourself better? “I lift and condition with the team in the off season and at Nashdog Performance.”
How do you feel about your recent success? “It’s great to have won a league title and to have clinched the playoffs, but we aren’t satisfied, and I feel confident that there’s more in store for us.”
Name one thing you really appreciate about your football experience: “I appreciate the friends and memories that I’ve gained because of football.”
Photo provided by Jared Tucker.
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