I decided to take my parent hat off and put my journalism hat on. I had the pleasure of interviewing my 13-year-old son, Noah Cutler.
Here is what he had to say…
AR-C: At what age did you start in youth sports?
NC: I believe I started at the age of 6. I was in kindergarten. I started in baseball with t-ball.
AR-C: What sports do you currently play?
NC: I play football, baseball and basketball. Full contact football, not flag.
AR-C: Which one is your favorite?
NC: Football is my favorite
AR-C: Why is it your favorite?
NC: It’s the sport, I grew up watching and be playing since I was 8 years old. It’s my football family.
AR-C: Did you like all of your coaches?
NC: Some of them. Well actually most of them.
AR-C: Have any of your coaches been memorable?
NC: My Triple A Baseball Coach taught me to be a good player and leader. He taught me to be an adult and made me want to give back and help out.
AR-C: If you could change anything in Youth Sports – what would it be?
AC: Nothing. Each youth sports are good as they are. It depends on the coaches.
AR-C: If you could give any suggestions to your coaches – what would it be?
NC: Which coach?
AR-C: Any coach…
NC: I would tell them to give a kid a chance. When you coach them – it means the world to them.
AR-C: Which Sport Athlete is your role model and why?
NC: JJ Watt is my role model. He is a great player. He also is always helping in his community and to charities.
AR-C: Do you have any sports plans for the future?
NC: Yes, I want to play football and maybe baseball in high school.
ARC: Beyond high school?
NC: College maybe?
Mom of Teens Talks Sports 