Chase Mcknight

Last but certainly not least, Chase Mcknight, Linebacker and Tight End for the Alexandria City Titans varsity football team, game day is more than just a few hours on the field. But the entire day, Chase prepares himself physically and mentally for the field and here’s how he does it.

Q:How does your game day start? Any specific morning routines?

A:My game day starts off with a quick prayer with the lord when I wake up. Then I turn on my soundbar and blast my music to get me ready for the day.

Q:What do you typically eat before a game? Do you have any specific meals?

A:I eat eggs and bacon for breakfast. At 1:48 i get a sub from the subway at Bradlee.

Q:How do you mentally prepare for a game, what kind of music do you listen to or any meditation practices?

A: I listen to DMV and Florida artists to get me in the right mode. I like the flow and how the beats sound in my headphones.

Q:What goes through your mind right before the game starts? How do you handle the nerves if any?

A:I usually pray again. I don’t usually have nerves, my mindset is to hit anything in front of me and that I’m better than anyone who steps in front of me.

Q:How do you stay focused during the game especially in high pressure moments?

A:I stay calm and collected because If I break then the whole team will. So I have to stay to myself and just display my leadership skills.

Q:What are some key things you do to stay calm if things aren’t going well?

A:I try to keep my head up and play with confidence so as a captain my teammates can look up to me and do the same.

Q:How do you balance emotions, whether you’re celebrating or coping with a loss?

A:When I’m celebrating i usually blast music with my teammates after the win and go out to eat with them. If we lose I try to recuperate and not get myself down

Q:How do you wind down at the end of game day?

A:At the end of a game I go straight to the bathtub and take an Epsom salt bath. After that I rest and try to get my mind off whatever happened.