2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wallenpaupack LB/TE Xaiden Schock
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Billy Splain | July 2, 2024
Xaiden Schock
Linebacker, Tight End
Wallenpaupack
Class Of 2025
Jersey #36
HT/WT 6’1, 215
142 tackles last year
Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field
All league and all region
Twitter @xaiden.schock
Coach says “Incredible leader and athlete. 3 sport athlete (Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field) and was a state qualifier in wrestling. Leading tackler this previous season. 3 year starter at ILB. We expect him to be a strong presence on both sides of the ball this upcoming season”
LET’S GET TO KNOW XAIDEN
Why do you play football?
It makes me disciplined and I also love hitting kids. I also like being able to show off my skills and keep myself in shape.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Kobe Bryant, because of his insane dedication and mindset.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
It would be 36 dive because I get to run the ball.
What was last years season like for you?
As a team it wasn’t the best but I was able to get 142 tackles and we grew very close as a team.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To lead my team to better themselves and learn how to play for each other. Also to having a winning record and more tackles than last year.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Aiden Black
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Army vs Navy
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Giants
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Army vs Navy, because the rivalry is unmatched by any other teams and the atmosphere is just on a different level.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who is dedicated to the sport, someone who wants to better themselves and the team. Someone who admits when they mess up and will tell me when i mess up as well.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
It brings people together, for as long as i can remember my family would go to football games ok friday nights and you would meet so many new people.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Call my own play.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Coaches, they have taught me to be disciplined and respect the people around me. They are all very successful in life and i look up to them.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Oklahoma drill is my favorite drill. And then perfect plays is my least favorite.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Very helpful in getting us prepared for our upcoming season.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandparents because they support me in everything i do.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
In my free time away from sports I work and read.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Coming off of a losing season and then winning our first two games with some of the best kids i know.
What is your favorite play to run?
36 dive
is a hot dog a sandwich?
Music of choice:
Country
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
BBQ Chicken
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Dont go on vacation
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