Featured Senior Athlete: Sydney Doan, Greencastle
Sydney is a senior at Greencastle and participates in two sports, soccer and basketball.
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Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them?
Sydney Doan: “Sports are extremely important to my lifestyle. It’s what my family is centered around and brings us together.”
BG: What other sports have you played?
SD: “I played volleyball in middle school and have played travel soccer all of my life.”
BG: What’s the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you in sports?
SD: “Last year, when we played North Putnam, I shot a three that hit the back support of the basket.”
BG: Do you have any certain rituals or superstitions you follow in sports?
SD: “Before a game, I always try to tell myself the goals that I have for myself before that particular game.”
BG: Do you have any favorite college or pro sports teams you follow?
SD: “My favorite college team is Wisconsin men’s basketball. They’ve struggled in the past but I think, this year, they’re going to be pretty good.”
BG: What else do you do at school besides things involving sports?
SD: “I’m involved with National Honor Society and Latin Club. Other than that, I focus on academics.”
BG: What do you like to do outside of school and sports?
SD: “I like to go watch basketball and the US Women’s National Team. They’re extremely good right now and I watch them to motivate myself to get up and go practice.”
BG: What are your favorites in movies, TV and music?
SD: “Currently, I love Criminal Minds and I’ve always watched Law and Order, SVU. My favorite movie is Avengers: Endgame and I listen to a lot of 2000s hits.”
BG: What is something you have never done before that you would like to do someday?
SD: “Skydiving, for sure.”
BG: What is your biggest fear?
SD: “Tight spaces. I am extremely claustrophobic.”
BG: What are your favorite and least favorite foods?
SD: “I like pizza and Mexican. I don’t like sushi though. And I hate pickles.”
BG: Do you have any pets?
SD: “I just got a new puppy named Remington, Remy for short, and he’s a ferocious little guy. I love him.”
BG: If your house were on fire, and all living things were already out, what is one thing you would go back and get?
SD: “I would get favorite blanket. I’ve had it for about 10 years and it’s soft and comfy.”
BG: If you were to describe your personality in one word, what would that word be and why?
SD: “Intense. I’m very passionate about everything that I do, so I appear to come off as harsh to people.”
BG: What has been your favorite place to visit?
SD: “I like to go to Panama City, Fla.”
BG: How important is support from your family and classmates to your success?
SD: “Very important. My family is a huge support system for me and whenever I have tough games, they always bring me up, especially when the coaches are really mad.”
BG: Describe your overall school experience, both academically and athletically.
SD: “It’s been a very good ride so far. I feel like I’ve been able to balance more things, especially being involved with National Honor Society. I’ve learned a lot of time management skills.”
BG: What are your plans for after high school, and what career are you headed toward?
SD: “I’m going to Franklin College to play soccer. I am majoring in biology and minoring chemistry to become a sports medicine doctor.”
BG: Is it difficult to keep up with your school work being an athlete?
SD: “No. Not really. Maybe at first, but once you learn how to handle everything, it’s fine.”
BG: Which particular classes and teachers have helped you the most in high school?
SD: “Mr. Hankee and pre-calculus last year. He really helped me, taught me a little bit more about time management and how to study the right way.
BG: After college, do you have plans to live somewhere in the mountains or on the beach, or do you want to live around here?
SD: “If I had to choose, I would live on the beach, but more realistically, I’m going to live in the city.”
BG: Do you think high school has gone fast, and are you going to miss it?
SD: “Yes, it has gone fast but no, I will not miss it.”