“Projected Top 2012 Iowa High School Track & Field Athletes” Interview -
Joe Carber, Senior, Central Clinton, DeWitt High School
1. When & how did you get started in track & field? I got started in track & field when I was in seventh grade. I did it because at a young age I wanted to try every sport, and it seemed like one I could excel in.
2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field? My coach is probably my most influential person in track because he is the one who pushes me to do my best and reach new heights.
3. Your favorite track & field event(s)? My favorite track & field event is the shot put.
4. Your track & field event coach(es)? Coach Block (throws), Coach Birt (middle distance/distance), Coach Foxen (hurdles), Coach Lansing (sprints).
5. Keys to your successful track & field training program? We have hard workers and a lot of talent to move around and compete at any event.
6. Your favorite track & field meet? My favorite track meet is the State meet.
7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against?
8. Your greatest experience in track & field so far? Sophomore year being first at state with one thrower left, but he got a great throw and beat me anyway.
9. Goals for the 2012 track & field season? Goals for the 2012 season is to place top three at the Drake Relays and first at State.
10. Long-term goals in track & field? I may want to throw in college but I’m not sure.