2020 PFN Profile: Mike Merola Methacton High School @Michaelmerola11 @MethactonFball @CoachLotier

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Willie McGonigle | July 8, 2020

Name: Mike Merola

School: Methacton

Height: 6’0

Weight: 175

Position(s): QB

Twitter: Michaelmerola11

College Offers: 0

Potential Major in College:

Engineering.

What made you choose football?

It’s the only sport that you can hit kids without getting in trouble.

What’s your favorite football memory?

Winning the first homecoming game in 4 years.

What activities do you enjoy outside of playing football?

 I play lacrosse and basketball so when it isn’t football season I have things keeping me in shape.

What has been the most difficult part of training during the pandemic and how did you overcome it?

 I had no guidance from my coaches like face to face , they gave us workouts but I had no one to push me and that’s the type of stuff I like. I would do FaceTimes with my friends and we would lift together and keep each-other accountable

Who is your biggest role model?

My parents because they push me everyday to be the best I can.

 What are your team and personal goals for the season?

My goals are to get 20 passing touchdowns and over 1500 passing yards, and team goals is to go over .500 for the first time in 6 years.

What’s your favorite sport, other than football, to play or watch?

 Lacrosse is my favorite sport to watch when football isn’t on because of how creative you can be and how my chemistry matters

What are you most looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Being able to learn in school and see all my friends and have a normal high school experience.

What have you been doing during this pandemic to make sure that you are ready to go once we can finally get back to football?

I have been lifting and doing so type of cardio everyday so once football comes and I never took a step back I’ll be able to keep moving forward.

What’s your favorite subject in school?

Science.

Favorite Cartoon Character?

Timmy Turner.

What’s your go to pregame meal?

I like to have a ham and cheese sandwich with some beef jerky with Gatorade to give me so extra energy.

Favorite Vacation Spot?

Florida beaches.

Favorite Sports Teams?

 NY giants, NY Knicks, NY Yankees, and for college sports Duke basketball and Lacrosse.

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