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CODA McLAWS
SENIOR – COMBS HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS: FOOTBALL/TRACK & FIELD
It seems that even with the recent success of the Coyotes’ football program there has been more anticipation for the start of this season among the players, students, and fans than ever before. Why do you believe that’s true?
I transferred to Combs my sophomore year and that’s the same year Coach Hart implemented “CHANGE THE CULTURE.” So that’s all I’ve know is what a great school and football program they have here at Combs. We have only been getting better, so the players, students, and fans can’t help but expect us to do great things this year. I think everyone is just ready and excited.
You are already recognized as one of the premiere defensive players throughout Arizona, yet you continue to reach another level of play. What drives you to keep getting better and better each year?
Me personally, I think my coaches just drive me to play to the potential that I can reach. They are constantly pushing me to be the athlete that they think I can be. I have been lucky to have great football coaches my whole life. And, of course, my family is my biggest fans and is always giving me the confidence and support I need to be successful on the field.
What are your plans after graduation?
First thing I plan on doing after I graduate is to serve a two year LDS mission. After that I hope to attend college on a football scholarship because my goal is to become an anesthesiologist and how cool would it be to play football while trying to attain that goal.
Finish this sentence: “My greatest athletic memory so far at Combs High School is…”
Being part of that team that went to the playoffs for the first time.
What is your favorite sports movies and why?
My favorite football movie is called We are Marshall. It’s about a football program that had to be rebuilt. I am thankful to be part of Combs Football that in a way is being rebuilt.
Who is one person you’d most like to meet and why?
The person I would’ve liked to meet is Pat Tillman. When I was younger, I played on a football team here in Queen Creek. My football coach, Marc Moore, taught us how to play football around the standards and life of Pat Tillman. My coach helped me see what kind of person he was and it made me want to be the kind of man he was on and off the field.
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