Athlete Showcase: Brandywine’s Kaci Lintz
Published 8:36 am Monday, March 20, 2017
Kaci Lintz is a senior on the Brandywine wrestling team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
KL: Making it to regional my freshman and junior years.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
KL: Not making it to state yet.
What has been a hardship in your life?
KL: Moving from house to house every year.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
KL: My mom. She does everything and more for me.
When are you the most nervous while you are
competing?
KL: Right before a match.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
KL: When I was running on the mat and tripped.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
KL: I listen to music.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
KL: Basketball.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
KL: It shapes you into a responsible student-athlete.
How would you give away $50,000?
KL: I would give it to local charities.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
KL: The Chicago Bears.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
KL: Be a coach potato.
What is the most
challenging thing
for you to do in your sport?
KL: Staying positive even when I lose.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
KL: Locking hands.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
KL: “I really hope you make it to state.”
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
KL: Chose between baseball and wrestling in college. I am glad I did it.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
KL: Walk away from trouble because they had sports.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
KL: Fishing. It is super relaxing.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
KL: Confident.