Team Profile
Photos Courtesy of Grace Academy
Q&A with Coach Bob Ateca
Q. How would you characterize this year’s team?
A. Young. We only have a few seniors, so we will rely on underclassmen.
Q. What will be the keys to your success?
A. As always in a small school,
staying healthy throughout
the season.
Q. Who will be your key leaders on the team?
A. Joel Estes, Carson Knecht, and Sam Richards.
Q. What are your biggest reasons for optimism?
A. Many returning starters.
Q. What will keep you up at night?
A. Preparation each week.
Q. What can you build on from last year?
A. We had a lot of young players who provided us with time on the field.
Q. Any lessons learned from last year?
A. We need to make sure our players understand our game plan.
Q. Will we see anything different this year?
A. We are playing a full 11-man schedule for the first time in three years.
Q. How would you characterize your team’s speed?
A. We will not be the fastest team on the field, but hopefully we will be the smartest.
