2021 PFN Player Profile: Ivan Thorpe Jr. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy @schacademy @schfootball

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Billy Splain | August 3, 2021

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Ivan Thorpe Jr.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Class Of 2022
CB/WR
Jersey # 3
HT/WT 5’8”/170lbs
Other sports
Basketball
Track and Field
Twitter @Ivanthorpe3

Why do you play football?
I feel as though why not become successful in life and put my family in better positions by doing something I love.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Will Parks… I look at it as he’s where I want to be in life so I try to take all the good he does and fit it into myself. I know him on a personal level and he basically grew up where I grew up so I definitely use him as motivation.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
When I was in little league and played for the Wissahickon Braves, it was this play called “black 26 slant.” I remember this play the most because no matter who we played, that would always be the first play we ran on offense and literally 9 times out of 10 the result would be a touchdown.

What are your goals for this coming season?
15+ touchdowns
5+ Interceptions
2+ pick sixes
Making everyone around me better. Most importantly, to go undefeated and to be the #1 team in the interact.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
Troy Polamalu, it’s just the way he was everywhere on the field… he had a knack for being around the ball and he was able to make big hits/plays.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The Best Man Holiday

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Mom is definitely just screaming my name
Dad is either telling me to calm down and be in control or he’s telling me to focus and lock in

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like?
My dad 100%

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Bowling and pick up game of basketball

Music of choice:
Meek Mill/Lil Durk

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Landmark

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa

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