Q&A with Liberty County all-region football player James Summersett
HINESVILLE, Ga. — Congratulations to senior James Summersett聽#1, who the Liberty County High School Panthers named first team-athlete on the all-region first team. At the age of 17, James has played football for 12 years including the four at Liberty High and has also participated in track.
We thought you would enjoy learning more about him by asking him a few questions.
What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?
James Summersett: My dream is to be in the NFL and be a successful man on and off the field.
What is your biggest challenge in your sport, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
Summersett: I don鈥檛 think I really have a challenge but I will say after giving up the big play as a team picking they heads up is kinda a challenge to overcome that I try to talk to them and be a leader.
What was the best advice you were ever given?
Summersett: 鈥淲hen you line up, you’re better than the man in front of you.鈥�
What do you love about your sport?
Summersett: Getting closer with friends and learning from others with the same passion as me.
Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?
Summersett: Before every game I walk the field twice, then I pray.
What do you like to do outside of your sport?
Summersett: I cut the grass and take care of the yard. I want to have my own lawn care business one day.
What has being a member of a team taught you?
Summersett: It taught me a lot of things like play for that man beside you, and have fun.
What is the best piece of advice you received from a coach or mentor?
Summersett: One thing Coach Warner told me was 鈥渂ig time players, make big time plays.鈥澛� When our heads are down, I try to make the big play so we can get our heads back up.
Describe a mistake you made while competing and how you overcame it.
Summersett: My freshman year I got caught looking in the backfield while the receiver ran by and scored. Ever since, I keep my eyes on my man and play ball.
Anything else you鈥檇 like to add?
Summersett: Just play with the attitude that you’re the best on the field and that hard work pays off.
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