Liam Downey

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I’m a part of Flag Star because…

I love playing football and watching it. It is a big part of my life and if I can get other kids interested in playing it then that makes me happy.

What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:

Fundamentals. That is what my youth coach always taught me and it made me better at the game so if I can teach kids the fundamentals hopefully they will improve their game.

Favorite intro/pump-up song:

- How bad do you want it? ( PaulF/ SoundCloud)

Favorite Sports Movie:

Rudy, I'm a big Notre Dame fan.

Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:

My first youth football coach was Coach Barakat and he taught me the fundamentals of tackle football and he would push us every practice to get better.

What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:

During my high school rivalry football game as we were breaking down the huddle and lining up I tripped on my cleats and fell in front of everyone. Kind of embarrassing!

What are your off-field interests/hobbies:

After school I like to go to the weight room and workout with my team and I also love playing pick up basketball. I also love to game with my friends on Xbox.