As a high school football player, Manny Psihountas is not only a captain, he's also a standout athlete in the Sunflower League. After being recognized for one of the best receivers in Olathe, Psihountas is determined to make his team better.The Olathe Northwest Ravens are 2-2 as of right now. The goal is to make the playoffs, and maybe even the state tournament. Lets hope that the rest of the season goes as planned and Psihountas can lead the way to a victorious season.
How do you think the Olathe Northwest football team has been performing this year?
We are clearly better than we have been in the past, but we need to develop a consistency. Performance is all about the preparation. Our practices are pretty consistent I'd say, but we need to be more focused and more tuned in during pre-game.
How close are the seniors that are on the football team?
We're definitely brothers. We've been playing together since 3rd grade and I really feel like we take the team under our wings.
What do the seniors do outside of football as a team?
We have breakfast on game days, go out to dinner through the week, and this Friday we're going to see the movie "When The Game Stands Tall". Coach Sherman thinks it's a great movie for us to experience as a team, and I really feel like it'll make us that much closer.
How do you think you're doing as an individual?
I would like to say that I'm not perfect. I've dropped a few balls, but I'll always give maximum effort. I'll always do what I can to advance the play and lead the team.
What is your goal to finish out the season individually?
As of right now I don't have any personal goals. As an individual I want to do my part in helping the team advance, and I want to make my senior year count.
What is your goal to finish out the season as a team?
The main goal is to go as far as we can. If that means making it to the playoffs or leaving everything we've got on the field then so be it.
Do you have anything to say about Kansas journalist's calling the ravens the "olathe rag dolls"?
I obviously don't believe it now, but in the past he's not lying. We've only beat Olathe North twice in the history of this school and have yet to beat Olathe East and South. I believe in my heart that this year we will not be the Olathe ragdoll.
How are you guys different from other senior classes?
The biggest difference is that we are not worried about our individual stats. The last senior class focused on how many touchdowns, interceptions, and tackles they had. This year we are out on the field to play as a team and do the best we can.
Is there anything else you'd like to add about the team?
Yes, I would say we have a lot of interesting characters this year. I have good teammates not only on the field, but off the field too. We have great leadership and we push each other to get better everyday.
I think the piece is very well spoken on both ends. As a reader, it is fairly easy to understand how this football team has changed from a below average team to one of the best this school has seen. I like how you cited the "olathe rag doll" phrase and requested an opinion from the one criticized. You could grasp Manny's feelings toward such comments. The one thing I would say to improve is promoting really good answers out of the interview. Manny's answers are well-spoken but lacks a little emotion. Overall, I grasped the feeling and tone of what Manny had to say and his thoughts on the current season. Great Job
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