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D6 Athlete of the Week: Hunter Modin, Northridge High School

D6 Athlete of the Week: Hunter Modin, Northridge High School 2024

"Hunter has been the backbone to our team. He  great leadership and dedication. He is a dominate defender and continutes to help and support his team on and off the field." - Mario Colin, Soccer Coach

"Hunter has been the backbone to our team. He has shown great leadership and dedication. He is a dominate defender and continues to help and support his team on and off the field." - Mario Colin, Soccer Coach

Student Name

Hunter Modin

School

Northridge High School

Grade Level

Senior

Sports

Soccer

Positions

Center Back

Stats

"1 goal, 5 clean sheets, and the other stats have not been put in yet."

"I would say playing four years of Varsity soccer was just a great experience, and I got to make many friends who helped me over the years, including one of them being my coach now." 

What are your goals for this season?

"I would say my goals for this season would be to make it to playoffs and to make all conference as a defender that would be cool." 

Who are your role models in your sport or life, and how have they influenced you? 

"I would say my role model is my dad because he has been my coach for 8 years of my life, and he helps me be a better player, leader, and overall, just a better person each and every day."

How do you manage the balance between academics and athletics? What strategies have been most effective for you? 

"I balance between academics and athletics by making sure my homework and projects are done first, and then after that, soccer has all of my attention." 

How do you handle pressure and maintain mental resilience during high-stakes competition?

"I am a very competitive person, so the way I handle pressure is by going into each and every single game thinking I'm the best. This helps me be teh best version of myself on that field for my teammates and coaches." 

What are your career or college plans after you graduate high school? 

"Trade school to be a diesel mechanic."  

What advice do you have for younger athletes who want to join your sport?

"My advice would be to put in the work that is needed for you to be the best version of yourself, mentally and physically."

Do you have any funny pre-game rituals or superstitions that you stick to?

"Before eveyr home game, I get a double cheeseburger and Powerade because it makes me feel good." 

If you were to participate in a talent show unrelated to your sport, what would your act be?

"I would say a comedian, if I had some jokes I think would be funny."