Athlete of the week: Danny Weinberger

Samantha Macuare

Kicking the ball, Junior Danny Weinberger prepares to pass the ball to his teammates. This year is Weinberger’s third year on the Plant boys’ soccer team.

Q: “How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?” 

A: “I started playing soccer when I was six years old at a club called RSL. I’ve been playing for 10 years now.” 

Q: “What is your favorite part/aspect of the sport? 

A: “My favorite aspect of soccer is definitely playing with all of my friends. It is a sport that revolves around team effort and we all get along super well so I think that is what makes us work. 

Q: “How has the sport shaped you into who you are today?” 

A: “Soccer has helped me develop communication skills and practice leadership. These skills have really helped me in other activities I do outside of soccer. 

Q: “What is the most important thing you have learned from playing the sport?” 

A: “The most important thing I’ve learned from soccer is that you can never be too clear, especially when in a game. 

Q: “What is one of your favorite memories from playing the sport?” 

A: “One of my favorite memories of playing soccer for Plant is beating Jesuit earlier this year. 

Q: “How far do you want to take the sport?” 

A: “I think my soccer career will be coming to an end after my senior season, next year.  

Q: “Who is your inspiration? Is it a coach, teammate, professional athlete?” 

A:My inspiration is my father, he played soccer when he was a kid and I’ve been playing ever since he signed me up years ago.” 

Q: “What are you most excited for this season?” 

A:I am most excited for the playoffs this hear; we have a solid team and hope to advance far.”