Meet the Athlete: Gavin Charpentier
April 16, 2019
How long have you been playing ultimate for?
This will be my first year playing.
Why did you decide to start playing?
I have a lot of friends that play ultimate and they all mention how much fun it is and how it’s a good team.
What are your favorite things about ultimate?
Everybody just has fun playing it together as a team. From what I’ve seen so far, it’s a great group of people so I have fun.
What is your position on the team going to be?
I’m not exactly sure yet, but I think I will most likely be a cutter.
How have you been preparing for the season?
Just working out, training. I’ve been practicing during gym time in school.
What do you think you will bring to the team?
I think honestly just another body on the field. I know the team has grown a lot this year, just in sheer size.
What is your goal for this season?
Just to have fun and get better.
Do you wish you began earlier? Why?
Yeah I do, I find it to be really fun and I wish I’d done it in previous years.
What do you think the hardest thing will be for you this season?
The hardest thing will probably be getting a better understanding of the game flow, because it still seems a little bit awkward to me in games.
How will you adapt to playing a new sport?
Work hard and get the basics down as well as I can, throwing and other very basic things.
How do you think ultimate will help you in the future?
I used to do football, but it’s been a few years since I’ve done a team sport. So I think it will help with cooperation with others and building a team and making friends.