Local College Athlete Q&As: May 22, 2020
During this time of uncertainty, one thing I am certain about is that we have a terrific group of college athletes from this area.
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to spotlight as many of them as I can through online Q&A’s. Any college athlete who graduated from a high school in Brunswick, New Hanover or Pender counties that is interested in participating should email me at tim@coastalpreps.com.
Today’s participants are: Laney graduate Brenner Woodcock and Cape Fear Academy graduate Delaney Mitchell.
Brenner Woodcock
Just completed junior year at Averett
Laney Class of 2017
What sport do you play? Lacrosse
What is your major? Physical Education with a concentration in coaching
What is your favorite food? Definitely steak and mashed potatoes
What is your favorite restaurant? PT’s Grille
What is your favorite movie? All of the Harry Potter movies
What is your favorite TV show? Survivor
Who are your favorite teams (college or professional)? Averett, UNC, Florida and Milwaukee Bucks
Who is your favorite athlete? Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Jordan
What is your favorite memory from your high school or college career? The whole lacrosse season my junior year at Laney.
What app on your phone do you use the most? Twitter
What is your favorite milkshake flavor from Cook Out? Cookies ‘n Cream (aka Oreo)
On a scale of 1-10, how good of a singer are you? 5
If you could have dinner with any 3 people (dead or alive), who would they be? Tim Tebow, Michael Jordan and Emma Watson
How are you passing the time during this time of social distancing? Going to the field a lot and playing a bunch of video games.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Greece
If you could only listen to one song the rest of your life, what would it be? Anything from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie’s ‘Artist’ album
Which local restaurant has the best burgers? PT’s Grille hands down
What is your favorite Disney movie? 101 Dalmatians
What is a skill you are bad at that you wish you could master? Being an organized person.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Work hard and be your best self.
Delaney Mitchell
Just completed sophomore year at Towson
Cape Fear Academy Class of 2018
What sport do you play? Soccer
What is your major? Finance
What is your favorite food? Chicken nuggets
What is your favorite restaurant? Flaming Amy’s Bowl
What is your favorite movie? Miracle
What is your favorite TV show? Jane the Virgin
Who are your favorite teams (college or professional)? US Women’s National team and NC Courage
Who is your favorite athlete? Guillermo Ochoa
What is your favorite memory from your high school or college career? My favorite memory from high school was winning the 2A state championship. My favorite memory from college so far was when I got my first start and shutout against UMBC this past season.
What app on your phone do you use the most? Instagram
What is your favorite milkshake flavor from Cook Out? Oreo
On a scale of 1-10, how good of a singer are you? 4
How are you passing the time during this time of social distancing? I’ve been doing daily workouts our coaches send, training with my dad, doing lots of homework and studying and rewatching One Tree Hill.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? New Zealand
Which local restaurant has the best burgers? PT’s Grille
What is your favorite Disney movie? Coco
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” This quote has been really helpful during this quarantine, because it means doing something to work towards your goals, even if it’s not done with your best effort, is better than doing nothing.
