Trae’Veon Smith, a senior at Plant City High School, is this week's Athlete of the Week.
Trae’Veon Smith, a multi-sport athlete, is a senior at Plant City High School. This week. We interview Trae’Veon on being part of the school’s track team.
How long have you been doing Track?
This year will make it my 2nd
What got you into doing track?
I was the fastest on my football team last year, coach Martucci came out, talked to me, and ever since just self-explanatory
What’s your favorite thing about track?
Seeing my time and others’ times getting better and better, getting me and others excited to race
How do you train for this sport?
I never had a professional trainer, just go to practice, work on things, when it’s time to compete I run
What’s your favorite memory so far in track?
Running a 10.5 last year breaking my school record
Who keeps you the most motivated to do your very best?
My coach Martucci and every other coach that’s out there, they all motivate me and let me know what’s real and what’s not, no matter if I do good or bad they let me know the truth on whatever.
What’s something coach Drew has taught, that has stuck with you?
He taught me that no matter how hard the task is just do it and do your best no matter what never give up
Who’s your favorite athlete of all time?
Tom Brady. He was a beast anywhere he went and left a permanent mark.
If you’re not doing track, what are you doing in your free time?
Working my 9-5
What’s your top-3 go to songs to get you hyped before your race?
Mariah the scientist – Always n Forever
Scy jimm – Letter to the industry
Rod Wave – Long journey
