Get to know: Austin soccer player Dylan Hanegraaf
Published 9:18 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2019
- Dylan Hanegraaf
Dylan Hanegraaf is a senior soccer player for the Packers who played on each of the last two state qualifying teams in 2017 and 2018.
Q: What sports do you compete in?
A: Soccer.
Q: How did you originally get into sports?
A: Watching TV.
Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Playing in the Minnesota High School State Soccer Tournament.
Q: What have you learned from sports?
A: Leadership. You can do anything you put your mind to!
Q: What is the hardest part about sports?
A: Conditioning.
Dylan Hanegraaf moves the ball in the first half. Herald File Photo
Q: How do you keep your focus when competing?
A: Once the whistle blows to start the game I am always focused.
Q: Who is your biggest sports role model and why?
A: (Pro soccer player) Cristiano Ronaldo because I grew up watching him.
Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?
A: “Prison Break.”
Q: If you could have a conversation with anyone in history, who would it be?
A: (Manchester City soccer manager) Pep Guardiola.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Professional soccer player.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Alfredo.
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: “Goat” by Lil Tjay.
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: Trying to play college soccer and plan on being a teacher.
Q: If you could have one super power, what would it be?
A: Fly.
