Meet the Player
Christian Bates, Varsity Boys Soccer

Meet the Player
What age were you when you started this sport?
I was eight years old when I started playing soccer.
How many hours a week do you practice?
I practice twelve hours a week.
Name one thing you are working to improve right now.
I am working on using my left foot.
What is your Pre-game ritual?
I always apply wrist tape pre-game.
Tell us something that you need to do before a game.
I usually pray before each game as well.
How would your teammates describe you?
They would describe me as fast.
Who is your role model, and why?
I admire Christiano Ronaldo, he’s a great player.
What is the hardest thing about Soccer?
Conditioning is the hardest part.
Name something that stresses you out, and why?
When there is a tied game, it is high stress.
Name a recent accomplishment you are proud of, and why?
I played my first Varsity game this season!
Before I graduate, I want to ________, and why?
I would like to score a lot of goals to help my team.
Name one thing about yourself that most people don’t know.
I am ambidextrous! I can use both my left and right hands equally well.