MILTON, Mass. – Curry College Athletics has announced the implementation of the Summer Spotlight series, which will feature profiles of returning student-athletes and coaches across the Colonels' 14 NCAA Division III programs.
We continue the series with Tahg Coakley (Danvers, Mass.), a rising junior from our football program:
How did you get into your sport? I just fell in love with it from the first minute I played.
Why did you choose Curry? I chose Curry because of the brotherhood and the coaches.
What hobbies do you have outside your sport? Hanging with friends and listening to music.
Are you involved in other activities on the Curry campus? If so, explain. Intramural basketball
What is your dream job? To become a teacher one day.
What is your greatest sports moment? Going 27-0 in basketball.
What is your favorite thing to do off the playing surface with your teammates? Playing video games.
Interesting fact about yourself? I have six siblings.
Three things on your "bucket list"? 1. Win CCC Football Defensive Player of the Year, 2. Win the CCC Football Championship, and 3. Play in a playoff game at Curry.
Do you have any pregame/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they? Eating skittles before.
Favorites
Athlete: Russell Westbrook
Favorite part of being a part of your team: That I have 100 brothers by my side.
Favorite professor at Curry: Pebble Brooks
Favorite memory at Curry: My first Friday night football game.
Favorite movie/tv show: Last Chance U
Favorite pregame pump-up song: Any Lil Baby song
Favorite show you are currently binging: All American
Favorite food: Steak tips
Favorite vacation spot: California
Favorite quote/motto: "Be a leader, not a follower."
Favorite spot on campus: Walter M. Katz Field
Check out our previous Summer Spotlights:
Allie Wysocki - Women's Lacrosse
Thomas Agliata - Football
Jocelyn Dimond - Softball, Women's Soccer
Tarek Paranica - Men's Ice Hockey
Rebecca Johnson - Women's Volleyball
Richard Silva - Men's Soccer
Kelsie Rainone - Women's Cross Country
Michael Ashley - Men's Basketball
Maddie Wilson - Women's Soccer
Samrin LaPrise - Men's Lacrosse
Jordan Perzan - Softball
Garrett Fosher - Baseball
Samantha Borges - Women's Soccer
Melvin Wells - Football
Alex Chase - Softball
Daniel Coughlin - Baseball
Derek Degeis - Football
Brigida Palatino - Women's Soccer Head Coach/Senior Woman Administrator
Joe Busacca - Men's Basketball Head Coach
Faith Herity - Women's Volleyball
Brendon Kelley - Baseball
Darlene Gaudet - Women's Cross Country Head Coach
Keep an eye on curryathletics.com for more Summer Spotlights!
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