Featured Athlete of the Week: Brody Bollman, Basketball, Greencastle High School

Thursday, February 20, 2014
Brody Bollman

Brody Bollman, 16, is a junior student-athlete at Greencastle High School. He was born to Monica Wadler and Tom Bollman and has five siblings Brayden, Gavin and TJ Bollman, along with Annalysse and Xavier Rahill.
Bollman's favorite movie is "Glory Road" and he like to listen to rock music. His favorite food is chicken and noodles and he says his favorite drink is Gatorade.
In school his favorite teacher is Mr. Donovan Wheeler and his favorite subject is history.
Bollman's favorite athlete is LeBron James but he says he has no favorite team. He has lettered in basketball.

Banner Graphic: How much of an effect have your teammates had on you?
Brody Bollman: My teammates have had a great effect on me since I got to high school. They have motivated me to work harder and become a better player. They have also created all of my on court success. Without my teammates I wouldn't be able to do anything in the games.

BG: What are your offseason workouts like?
BB: My workouts are all based on what the coaches tell me I need to get better at at the end of the season. Last year it was shooting so I spent most of my time shooting. I also lifted as often as I could and did whatever I could to become a better player.

BG: What has been your favorite high school memory?
BB: My favorite memory from high school has come from basketball. Last year we weren't a very good team but our win against South Putnam at the last second was one of our three wins on the season.

BG: What is your favorite thing about basketball?
BB: I love the sport as a whole, I can't narrow one thing down and say that it's my favorite thing.

BG: Who has had the biggest influence on you?
BB: My older brother TJ. I saw him go through high school playing football. His work ethic carried over from him to me. He showed me that no matter what the circumstance you give all you can give.

BG: What are your plans after high school?
BB: Go to college.

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