Athlete Showcase: Niles’ Cody Glick
Published 9:06 am Friday, April 28, 2017
Cody Glick is a senior on the Niles baseball team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
CG: Reaching the state quarterfinals in 2016.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
CG: Losing in the state quarterfinals.
What has been a hardship in your life?
CG: Losing my grandparents.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
CG: My brother Connor, because he has made our name known.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
CG: Extra innings.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
CG: Striking out in a clutch situation.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
CG: Push myself to be the best I can possibly be.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
CG: Rugby.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
CG: High school sports have made me who I am today.
How would you give away $50,000?
CG: Donate it to charity.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
CG: The Chicago Cubs.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
CG: Work.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
CG: Ignoring the haters.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
CG: The balk for a pitcher.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
CG: Hearing “great game” from my father.
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
CG: Meeting my girlfriend’s parents.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
CG: My two good friends, Austin (Curran) and Keegan (Neumann) committing to Michigan State University.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
CG: Fishing, because it is relaxing.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
CG: Energetic.