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Mike Ruggiero
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Which sport do you play? Wrestling
What school do you attend? Las Vegas High School
How long have you played and what motivated you to get involved in this sport? I have wrestled since my freshman year and my brother motivated me to wrestle. Please list any accomplishments you are proud of achieving in your sport: 2004 Wildcat Rumble Champion 130lbs, 2005 Sunrise Region Champion 130lbs, 2005 State Runner-Up 130lbs
What do you like most about your sport? The physical aspect of it and that it’s not a team sport, so if you lose it was no one else’s fault but your own.
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV and why? Wrestling, because I can learn a lot from watching top notch wrestling.
Who is your favorite athlete or person you draw inspiration from? Why do you draw inspiration from this person? Cael Sanderson, because he was 159-0, 4x NCAA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. He is considered one of the best wrestlers ever. Do you have a favorite saying? Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. What is your favorite food? Italian
Favorite show on TV? The Shield
Favorite movie? American Pie 2 Do you think that being an athlete helps or hinders you with your academic studies? It helps because you can’t slip up or you can’t play your sport and nothing would be worse than putting all that time into practice and than you can’t wrestle. Do you plan on pursuing your sport at the college level? (Where would you most like to attend)? Yes. Somewhere in California Do you plan on pursuing a career as an amateur or professional athlete in your sport? Yes that would be nice If you do not pursue a career in your sport what else would you like to do in life? Have my own brokerage |
