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Name: Eliot Gottsegen
Current grade:
7th
Years at Kinkaid:
2
Sport(s) and position(s) you play at Kinkaid and outside of school: "At Kinkaid, I play offensive line and middle linebacker on the 7th Football team; outside of school, I play tournament baseball and Little League baseball."
Why do you participate in your sport(s)?: "I participate in sports because I think it is a great way to spend time with my friends and I love to be active."
What Coach Kelly Bolin says About Eliot Gottsegen: "Eliot is a two-way starter, playing on the O-line and linebacker. He is a steady presence at practice and games. He is always on time and ready to get started. I would describe him as another coach on the field."
Person(s) who inspire you as an athlete and why?: "Jackie Robinson, #42, one of the bravest athletes who overcame racial threats, harassment, and abuse to become one of the greatest baseball players ever. He never gave up or quit. His strength and determination on and off the field was heroic."
Goals as a student athlete: "To continue to improve and get stronger with my teammates."
What 3 words best describe you?: "Leader, hard-working, compassionate."
Favorite Athletics Experience: "Hitting my first grand slam in a baseball tournament."
Favorite part of being a Falcon: "Wearing purple and gold (LSU colors) and getting to go to an amazing school and play sports with my friends."
Favorite food: "Escalante's tacos."
Interests outside of Athletics: "I love to hang out with my friends, watch movies, and watch athletic events."
Something most people do not know about you: "I am from New Orleans, LA, and we lost our house in Hurricane Katrina when I was 3 years old."