Male Athlete of the Month: Brian O'Donnell

Central Times: What grade school did you attend?

Brian O’Donnell: Holy Angels.

CT: You won all-conference in soccer for the second straight year.  What does that accomplishment mean to you?

BO: It definitely is an exciting accomplishment.  I’m just glad I could represent the school and the soccer program.  Hopefully, this accomplishment will help the program for future years. 

CT: How long have you played soccer?

BO: Since about second grade.

CT: You’re a three-sport athlete [soccer, basketball, baseball].  Which one is your favorite sport?

BO: My favorite sport is basketball.

CT: Where do you plan on attending college?

BO: I’m still unsure.  Right now, I’ve applied to both Loras and St. Mary’s in Minnesota.

CT: Do you plan on playing a sport in college?

BO: Hopefully, but I’m not sure which one.

CT: What was your favorite memory of this past soccer season?

BO: Probably when I showed Coach Cournaya and the team a view of my posterior during a scrimmage.  That and beating Plano twice including shutting them out once.

CT: What has been your favorite high school sports memory overall?

BO: Last year in basketball winning conference and rolling on Marmion three times.

CT: What are your favorite parts of being goalie?

BO: Being a central part of the games and coming up with big saves.

CT: What are your strong points of your game?

BO: My punts, going up and catching the 50/50 balls, shoot anticipation, and my reflexes.

CT: That’s why the soccer team calls you Spidey.  What are your weak points?

BO: Staying focused for an entire game and being more vocal with the back line.

CT: Finally, what are your expections or goals for the upcoming basketball season?

BO: To have continued success in conference and I think we can advance farther in the postseason.