Athlete Showcase: Brandywine’s Jesse Lochmondy
Published 10:19 am Friday, December 18, 2015
Jesse Lochmondy is a senior on the Brandywine wrestling team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
JL: Going to state as a freshman.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
JL: Losing by one point to return to state.
What has been a hardship in your life?
JL: Cutting weight.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
JL: My brother, because he taught me everything.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
JL: I’m never nervous.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
JL: Forgetting my shoes at a meet.
How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?
JL: I work out in my garage every day.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
JL: Football.
Who would you say is your “biggest fan?” Why?
JL: My family — mom, dad and brother.
How would you give away $50,000?
JL: To some charity to help the hungry.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
JL: The Cleveland Cavaliers because I would get a championship ring for sure.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
JL: Workout and eat food.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
JL: Not eating as much as I want.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
JL: I wish I could get a three-pound allowance after New Years.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
JL: I’ve been told I have a great work ethic.
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
JL: Wrestle Tony Holt after eating garlic. No.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
JL: I saw coach Rex Pomranka run with us during practice.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
JL: Working out with my brother.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
JL: Blessed.