Q&A with Lumen Christi hockey player Brett Terry
JACKSON, Mich. — This year marks the Lumen Christi Hockey program鈥檚 50th season. The team has had plenty of memorable players and unforgettable experiences throughout their many years, but we spoke with one student in particular who gave us the inside scoop on the time he has spent representing the Trojans on the ice. At just 18 years old, Senior Brett Terry, has participated in hockey for 15 years. In addition to Lumen Christi, he has played for the Chelsea Chiefs as well as the B&M Towers of Jackson. Here鈥檚 what he had to say:
What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?
Brett Terry: My personal goals are to have a great and successful high school season, be the best possible leader that I can be to not only make myself better, but make everyone else better too. My dreams would be to potentially go on to the next level and play.
What is your biggest challenge in your sport, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
Terry: My biggest challenge in hockey is that we play great competition. To be the best player you can possibly be, you need to have a great practice every practice and great game every game. You also have to work as hard as you can to play to your highest potential.
What was the best advice you were ever given?
Terry: The best advice I have been told was my freshman year of high school. That advice was, don鈥檛 take hockey in high school hockey for granted it goes quick, and sure enough it does. That is a piece of advice that has stuck with me throughout my whole high school career.
What do you love about your sport?
Terry: I love everything about hockey, practice, games, team dinners, bonding with the whole team, and working hard to get better each and every day. Hockey has taught me so many life lessons, it has made me a better teammate and a better person, both on and off the ice.
Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?
Terry: Yes, every game day it is important that I am well prepared for the game. Being focused is key and making sure you are stretched well is huge. Having headphones and listening to music helps me focus the best. I have been doing it for so long where it becomes natural to have everything I need to be ready to go for a game.
What do you like to do outside of your sport?聽
Terry: Outside of hockey, I like to be with my family and hangout with all of my friends. Also, during the summer I love to be on the lake.
What has being a member of a team taught you?聽
Terry: Being on a team has taught me to always take and give advice, and listen to what is being told to you. It has taught me to be a better person and leader. Lead by example, it taught me to be a better friend, and most importantly it shows that even when times are tough keep your head up and keep pushing through it. Trust the process because it will pay off.
What is the best piece of advice you received from a coach or mentor?
Terry: The best piece of advice I have received was being told every time you walk in that rink give it your all, off ice, practice, game doesn’t matter, give it 110 percent every time and it will all pay off in the end.
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