Grant "Cap" Young
Boys ’96 Black
(August 14, 2010) - ’96 Black Grant Young embodies Vince Lombardi’s quote “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” Come take a closer look at this WPFC stellar student-athlete selected for the August Player Spotlight.
Club Experience
2010 WPFC ’96 White, Team Captain
2007-2010 WPFC ’96 White
Soccer Resume
2010 Far West Region President’s Cup
2010 WSYSA Challenge Cup State Champion
2009 WSYSA Challenge Cup State Quarterfinalist
2008 WSYSA Challenge Cup State Semi-finalist
Hey Grant this is Everett, washingtonpremierfc.com’s webmaster, I’m happy to announce that you you have been selected as the "Player on the Rize" for the month of August.
What do you consider your greatest strength in the classroom and off the pitch?
Persistence
At what age did you start playing football?
Six
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| Grant making sure his team’s defense is set prior to a free kick |
| JayKam Photography |
What age did you come to WPFC?
Nine, BU-11
What has been your greatest moment on the pitch thus far?
Winning the 2010 WSYSA Challenge Cup
Congratulations I learned that you recently you were promoted from ’96 White to ’96 Black
Thanks. I would like to thank my ’96 White Coach Abdella Hussen for allowing me to serve as team captain and helping me strengthen my overall game. I would also
like to thank my ’96 Black Coach Wade Webber for giving me this opportunity.
This maybe a weird question but were you a little sad to be leaving your prior team?
Of course, most of the team I have played with for the past three years.
Is there a major difference between the two?
The speed of play is much quicker on the Black team
Any change to your position on the pitch?
I think I’m going to be playing the same position, however, Coach Wade hasn’t officially told me yet.
This weekend at the Rainier Challenge will be the first time suiting up for your new team, excited?
I’ve worked three years for this opportunity so yes I’m very excited to be honest.
Where are you currently attending school
I attend Charles Wright Academy
What is your favorite subject in the classroom
Math
Least favorite?
Science
What’s in heavy rotation in your Ipod?
I’m versatile... anything from Hip-Hop to Alternative
Video Game that you cant put down?
Battlefield Bad Company 2
What are your goals as an individual and for your team?
As an individual, to continue working hard to position myself as a member of the starting 11; team wise to Premier the BU-14 state championship
Last question... What advise would you give those players trying to get promoted to a Black team here at WPFC?
Push yourself every time you have a chance to hit the pitch whether training or in a game situation. Also never give up it can happen to you too!
Grant this concludes our interview this evening. Thank you for taking time out of your evening for this interview. In closing I’d like to say that having seen you play ’96 Black got themselves a great player. Good luck at the Rainier Challenge and your upcoming PDL/ NW Champions League season.
Thank you.
Washington Premier F.C. players, parents, and fans, a club as large as ours makes it nearly impossible to get to know each and every player. To help bridge this gap and learn more about our players, each month we will highlight at least one WPFC "Player on the Rize". Please feel free to nominate a "Player on the Rize" and be sure to include why you think he or she should be considered.
