2020 PFN Player Profile: Kevin Baum – Penns Manor
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Luke Rainey | July 3, 2020
Kevin Baum
Year: 2021
Penns Manor High School
Positions: RB/FS
Jersey #: 14
Ht: 6’0 Wt: 170
Other Sports: Basketball
Who or what does your interest in football come from? If it’s a specific moment, when did it happen?
My interest in sports came from watching the NFL when I was younger.
Name an athlete that you look up to. What is it about that athlete do you respect?
I always looked up to Kobe because of his unmatchable work ethic.
If you could relive one sports moment in your life, what would it be? Why?
Ligonier Valley game in Junior High football. That game was overall a lot of fun and it was my first game in a cast.
How have you evolved as a player since your first game as a Freshman?
I began to weight lift a lot more and worked on gaining speed.
What is the most memorable thing that a coach has told you?
In 9th grade, a coach said I have lots of potential, and back then it really inspired me.
What is the most physically demanding task that you have ever had to do?
Mine would be playing through the first half of the West Shamokin game last year, even though I was in a lot of pain.
What other sports do you play? What skills have you developed in football that have helped you in those sports?
I also play basketball and I feel this helped me a lot with hand-eye coordination.
What would you tell a six-year-old version of yourself?
Always work harder.
What have you been doing to stay connected with your teammates/coaches during this pandemic?
I lift with my friends and play a lot of basketball.
How have you been staying physically fit during this pandemic? What are you looking forward to once this is over?
I’ve been playing a lot of sports to help stay active, and I’m just looking forward to seeing all my friends again and playing organized sports again.
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