2021 PFN Player Profile: John Shuster – Windber @John_Shuster2 @WindberFootball @windberschools @ramblercoach

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Tristan Klinefelter | June 30, 2021

John Shuster 

Windber Area High School 

Class of 2023 

RB/LB 

Ht: 5’11 Wt: 185 

Other sports: Baseball and basketball 

Awards: Two-time first-team All-Conference, two-time first-team All-Area, and two-time first-team All-County. 

Twitter: @John_Shuster2

Why do you play football? 

I play football because I love the sport and it challenges me in a multitude of ways.

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

My favorite memory was my first varsity game.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

My favorite pro athlete is Saquon Barkley. He’s my favorite because I’m a huge Penn State fan and he’s an amazing player.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My whole family is my biggest fan. They go to every game and always support me.

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

Not really any one person but my family and friends have influenced me.

What is your desired major in college?  

Undecided.

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

I think it will be great to have fans back and I think this year will be a great season.

Favorite play to run?

I don’t really have a favorite.

What is your personal goal for this season?

My personal goals for this year are to improve all around and help my team win a district championship.

Favorite pre-game meal?

Subway is my favorite pregame meal.

Sports movie?

Friday Night Lights.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

I would love to play rugby.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

Probably when I air-balled a free throw during my first varsity basketball game.

What are you looking forward to most this year?

I’m looking forward to playing in front of everyone again and winning a lot of football games with my friends.

Favorite activities?

My favorite activities outside of football are fishing, hunting, and spending time with my friends.

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