2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Altoona lineman Hayden Speece
Tagged under: District 6, News, Player Previews
Billy Splain | April 23, 2023
Hayden Speece
Center
Altoona Area
Class Of 2024
Jersey #66
HT/WT 6’2/270
Other sports Wrestling
All Conference HM(OL). 1st team All County OL
Twitter @HaydenSpeece
“Hayden is a returning starter on both the offensive and defensive line and will play a pivotal role in how successful we are, especially on offense” said Altoona head coach Vince Nedimyer. Make no mistake, Hayden is a people mover. Good footwork keeps him stable and he is the driver in a blocking situation.
LET’S GET TO KNOW HAYDEN
Why do you play football?
I play football because it has always been part of my life and I’ve just grown with the sport.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jason Kelce because he is the best center in football right now and proves you can do whatever you work for.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
I do not have a play however I have a favorite drive. The last drive against Chambersburg was my favorite because it completed our comeback from being down all game.
What was last years season like for you?
It was a good season. Most of it was learning and executing. Some things could’ve gone better but we will change our mistakes and bounce back better next year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My personal goals for this upcoming season are being first team All Conference, All State, and winning a District 6 Class 6A championship.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Thomas Nelson (Carlisle)
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Rose Bowl Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The Pittsburgh Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The best game I have watched was Altoona winning their first district championship in over 15 years in 2020.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who understands what the end goal is.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is good for the community because it brings communities together every Friday night and forget whatever is going on around town.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a State Championship
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is my dad because he raised me to be who I am today.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite practice drill is rage cage. My least favorite is excessive conditioning.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Great for team bonding.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My brother because we’re always wanting each other to succeed.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing or golfing is my go to because I find a lot of interest in both and want to get better at both.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Beating our cross town rival two years in a row.
What is your favorite play to run?
Dive.
is a hot dog a sandwich?
No
Music of choice:
EDM
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
A good defensive tackle to line up against every practice because it makes both of us better.
Best Pizza topping?
Cheese
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Potter County, PA
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Penn State Blue/White Game 2007
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