2021 PFN Player Preview: Nick Garrido – Notre Dame Green Pond @nickgarrido_15 @NDGP_FOOTBALL

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Tristan Klinefelter | June 11, 2021

Nick Garrido 

Notre Dame Green Pond High School 

Class of 2022 

K/P 

Ht: 5’8 Wt: 195 

Awards: First-team All-State Kicker for Class 3A by PFN, first-team All-League kicker, and second-team All-League Punter, and Academic Bronze team. 

Twitter: @nickgarrido_15

Why do you play football? 

I play football because I love the competitiveness of the sport and I also play for all my family members who got me to this point in my life.

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

My best memory from football is definitely when it was pouring rain all day during doubles, and we went out to practice and there was a huge “pond” in the middle of the field. No one complained, we all had fun and made the best of the situation, and ended the day with a great practice.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

My favorite pro athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo. He is my favorite athlete because his work ethic is incredible and even though he is getting older he still demands perfection from himself, showing that he is the best there is.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

I would say my mom is my biggest fan because she is always there cheering me on and has sacrificed a lot for me to be where I am today.

Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?  

I look up to my grandfather because he always shows my family what it means to be a true family man and always makes sure we always have what we need to succeed, so he is my role model, to say the least.

What is your desired major in college?  

My desired major in college is Business.

Coming off a year with COVID struggles, what do you think this year will be like?

I think this year will be a lot of fun to get back to normal.

Favorite play to run?

Any kicking play.

What is your personal goal for this season?

My personal goal is to be better than I was last year and to help my team win games.

Favorite pre-game meal?

I don’t eat anything before games.

Sports movie?

I would have to say Miracle is my favorite sports movie.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

I have always wanted to play ice hockey, but I can’t skate.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

My most embarrassing sports moment was my Sophomore year during a rainy practice. I went to kick a ball and slipped and fell backward and got mud all over my back and helmet.

What are you looking forward to most this year?

I am mostly looking forward to having a full football season and another chance to play for some championships.

Favorite activities?

My favorite activities outside of football are spending time with family, hanging out with friends, and working out.

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