These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
MCKINLEY KENNEDY
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD: Field hockey, Soccer, Mountain Biking
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning 3 provincial championships with field hockey
Bonding with field hockey teammates
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
My parents have always inspired me.
(Editor's Note: McKinley's mum and dad are not only amazing parents, they have an incredible sporting pedigree themselves. Kyran played varsity soccer for four years at Acadia winning a national championship in 1990. Ian played rugby for Canada and also rowed for the junior national team.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
University of Toronto - Varsity Blues Field Hockey Team
JOEY FICOCELLI
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Rugby (Grades 8-12), Wrestling (Grade 8-9), Soccer (Grade 12) and Rowing (Grade 8)
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S)
2017/2019 Australia Rugby Tours - Favourite part was the Treasure Island Team Camps with everyone in small cabins and doing their own meals.
Winning the 2018 AA Provincial Championship against Brentwood.
2019 Season - Completing a full senior season and having it end with a second consecutive AA championship with an amazing group of guys
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
I don't have a specific athlete who has inspired me. When I watch events like the 2010 Olympics... seeing Alexandre Bilodeau win the first gold medal on Canadian soil or Sidney Crosby score the winning goal and the emotions of those athletes are special moments I hold dear. However I most commonly find inspiration in the work and effort my fellow teammates and coaches put into each practice, game and in general everyday life. There is a certain look in Thomas Foote's face when he is zoned into a specific moment... that type of dedicated atmosphere around me inspires me. Favourite athlete would be great Italian soccer player Andrea Pirlo due to his consistent calm nature and effective leadership.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
McGill, University of British Columbia or University of Toronto
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Green Bay Packers (NFL, American Football)