Mar 15, 2011

20 Questions with W&M Senior Derek Buckley

Courtesy TribeAthletics.com
Tue, March 15, 2011

Courtesy TribeAthletics.com
 


Q: Why did you choose the Tribe?
Because I wanted to compete for, and win, CAA Titles.

Q: Describe a moment when you felt the most Tribe pride...
When we made it to the sweet 16 and got to go to Dallas.  We were also CAA champs.

Q: What's an example of how your coach motivates you?
He motivates the team with a strong sense of accountability.  He believes the best motivation is self-motivation, so everyone is accountable for playing well.

Q: Take us through your pre-match/game/meet mental preparation routine:
For me, mental preparation is an isolated activity.  I live in my headphones the hour between our team meeting and the end of warm up.

Q: Do you belong to any other clubs, groups, or organizations?
Nah.

Q: What are some community activities you or your team has done?
Pancake supper!!

Q: Intended major?
History.

Q: Describe your dream job:
Finding/owning the cure for baldness.

Q: If you could play another sport at W&M what would it be?
Lacrosse.

Q: Favorite team tradition/activity?
Our trip to Brazil.

Q: Which teammate will have the most interesting job in 10 years and why?
Will Smith.  He will be the next installation of Captain America-he is born to play that role.

Q: What animal would best describe you?
Coral snake.

Q: What is your favorite quote or phrase?
Just do it.

Q: Guilty pleasure food?
Frozen oreos.

Q: Your favorite food/dish at the Caf?
I don't have a meal plan.

Q: Favorite place you have visited or traveled to?
Cayman islands.

Q: If you could sit down for lunch with anyone in the world who would it be?
Laird Hamilton.

Q: Most addicting television show?
Dexter.

Q: How will you change the world (or even just one person's world)?
I'll bring laughter to hundreds of people. 

Q: Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know...
I don't like to run.

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