Jose Carrillo is a freshman on the Dowagiac soccer team.

 

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

JC: Taking leadership.

 

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

JC: I have none, because I think everything you do wrong is just a lesson learned.

 

What has been a hardship in your life?

JC: Not being able to do things.

 

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

JC: My dad, because he helps me a lot, teaching me right from wrong.

 

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

JC: Getting beat badly in soccer.

 

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

JC: I run at home when I have free time and lift some weights.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

JC: Cross country.

 

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

JC: They help you with your character and make you have a responsibility.

 

How would you give away $50,000?

JC: I would give it to the people that need help financially or to the soccer program.

 

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

JC: Real Madrid.

 

If I did not play sports, I would…?

JC: Try and find something to do, because sports keep me busy.

 

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

JC: Making the right choices.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

JC: That if you get a red card, you do not have to sit out for a game.

 

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

JC: That I am a good player and can play any position basically.

 

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

JC: Not quitting anything I thought I could not do, and yes I am glad I did it.

 

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

JC: A Latino getting into Harvard University. It let me know anyone can accomplish anything.

 

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

JC: Soccer, because it has helped me mature, take responsibility and take leadership.

 

Choose one word to describe yourself:

JC: Hard working.