Meet the Athlete: Goding Wal
Published 9:48 am Thursday, February 20, 2014
Albert Lea senior hopes to go into the computer science field
Q: What year are you in school?
A: Senior.
Q: What school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea.
Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: I have my dad and mom, seven brothers and one sister.
Q: What sports are you involved in?
A: Basketball is the only sport I play.
Q: What is your favorite part of playing basketball?
A: I like being together with the guys every day.
Q: What has playing basketball taught you?
A: It’s taught me a lot of life lessons about working hard and not giving up, even though some days you may want to.
Q: What number are you?
A: 10.
Q: How did you get started in basketball?
A: My friends played, and I’d just tag along and play for fun.
Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: Two of my brothers play basketball, too.
Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: I want to make it to state.
Q: What are your college plans?
A: I want to go into computer science.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Chris Paul. He’s a smart player.
Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Math.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: That would be something in the computer science field.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “SportsCenter” on ESPN.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Ice cream.
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