By TARA JACKSON
Hometown Sports Scene
BELLEFONTE — Tara Jackson recently interviewed local student athlete Caleb Bartley. Caleb is an 11th-grade student at Bellefonte High School and plays football.
Q: How long have you played the current sports you are in?
CB: I have been playing football for Bellefonte for 12 years.
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to young athletes?
CB: Don’t give up and listen to your coach.
Q: Who is someone you look up to?
CB: I look up to Coach Manning for his confidence and his football knowledge.
Q: What are your goals for the upcoming season?
CB: Win districts and lead the state in tackles and yards.
Q: What do you enjoy doing outside of sports?
CB: I enjoy playing Xbox with friends.
Q: What are your plans after high school?
CB: Go to college and study sports medicine on a sports scholarship.
Q: Is there a coach or teammate who has gone above and beyond and pushed you when you wanted to give up?
CB: Coach Manning has helped me push past my limits countless times.
Q: What is one of your weaknesses as an athlete? What is one of your strengths as an athlete?
CB: One of my weaknesses as an athlete is that when I make a mistake I get really down on myself. And one of my strengths is that I never stop trying.
Q: Do you ever feel overwhelmed balancing academics and sports? What things do you do to balance the two?
CB: I usually don’t feel overwhelmed balancing sports and school because I can get things done in school and in school time.
Q: How do you prepare yourself for a game?
CB: I listen to some good music and get focused on the job ahead.
Q: What strategies do you use to stay motivated during tough times?
CB: I just remember if I don’t make it now, then when am I going to?
