Left Guard Athlete Aaron Rodriguez, a junior at Bronx River High School, shares his goals for the football season.


Q:What are you and your team’s goals for the season?
A: Win games.

Q:Do you play any other sports?
A: No.

Q:When you graduate from high school, do you plan to continue playing any sports?
A: Yes, in college.


Q:When did you start playing football?
A: When I was little, 10 years old.

Q:What inspired you to play this sport?
A: Family.

Q:What position are you playing on your team?
A: Left Guard.

Q:What’s the best part about football?
A. Physicality.

Q:What’s the most challenging part about football?
A: Conditioning in practice.

Q:What’s a typical game like?
A: There is an energetic crowd.

Q:What was the team record last year?
A: 6-3 ( 6 wins / 3 losses )

Q:How do you feel like the season is going so far?
A: Pretty good, needs more learning.

Q:How have you improved from last year?
A: Skills and techniques.

Q:What advice do you have for others who want to participate in football?
A: Physicality makes football a difficult sport.