Athlete Showcase: Brandywine’s Michael Kachur
Published 7:15 am Monday, December 28, 2015
Michael Kachur is a junior on the Brandywine wrestling team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
MK: Being a regional qualifier.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
MK: Losing in the blood round at regionals.
What has been a hardship in your life?
MK: Losing at regionals.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
MK: My dad.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
MK: Before the match.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
MK: One time I was puked on in a match.
How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?
MK: I run a lot to lose weight.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
MK: Motocross.
Who would you say is your “biggest fan?” Why?
MK: My grandpa.
How would you give away $50,000?
MK: I would give $50,000 to the breast cancer foundation because my grandma is a survivor.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
MK: I would be the head coach of the Brandywine girls basketball team because I want to be like Josh Hood.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
MK: Work for my dad.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
MK: Losing weight.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
MK: You could lock hands.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
MK: I’m the best looking individual in the world.
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
MK: Ride in the school van with Tony Holt.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
MK: Tony Holt walking on his hands.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
MK: Riding dirt bikes.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
MK: Determined.