Meet the Athlete: Danny Chalmers
Published 7:26 pm Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Albert Lea sophomore is three-sport athlete with state plans
Q: What grade are you in?
A: Tenth.
Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea, Albert Lea High School.
Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: Dad, Chris; mom, Jen; brothers Sam and Timmy.
Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Soccer, hockey and golf.
Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: Setting goals and achieving them.
Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: To never quit.
Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: First varsity hockey goal.
Q: Which game are you looking forward to most this year?
A: Sections for golf.
Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: My brother influenced me, but my family has always played.
Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: Dad played basketball and football; brother played football, hockey and golf.
Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Going to state golf, regions bantams, making varsity soccer in ninth grade.
Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Go to state for hockey and go to state for soccer.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Tiger Woods; he never stops trying and he’s a beast.
Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: Go to college, major in engineering.
Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: History.
Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Mr. Jeffrey.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Hunting and fishing.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Engineer.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Game of Thrones.”
Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I have a drone.