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?

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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.

About Tyler Julson

Tyler Julson covers sports for the Albert Lea Tribune.

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