Baked or Fried: A Closer Look at Pacelli Coach John Schurk
We take a closer look at Pacelli Boys Basketball Coach John Schurk, with our world-famous interview: Baked or Fried? Read on to learn more about this outstanding area Coach!
OnFocus: What sports did you play in high school?
Schurk: Basketball & Track
OnFocus: How do amateur sports benefit students, parents, and the community?
Schurk: Helps Build Goals, team work and friendships
OnFocus: How have you been involved in sports in your adult life?
Schurk: I have been coaching at the high school level for 15 yrs. Also many years at the youth travel ball level with my kids.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy about your involvement in athletics?
Schurk: I love the challenges, competitiveness and getting to know the players/families.
OnFocus: If there could only be one concession food in the world, what would you want it to be?
Schurk: Popcorn
OnFocus: What would you do with the money if you won 10 millions dollars in the lottery?
Schurk: Pay off all our expenses (including my kids expenses), put up a sports facility and invest.
OnFocus: Is there something most people don’t know about you?
Schurk: As a coach, there are a lot of people that think they know about you. Lets just keep people guess.
OnFocus: What job did you want when you were growing up?
Schurk: I am many interest growing up and I am still trying to figure out what I want to do.
OnFocus: What do you most enjoy watching on television?
Schurk: The down time of not having to think about anything.
OnFocus: Who was an influential coach that has made a difference in your life?
Schurk: Scott Anderson, the former logo Spash head coach. He was a great role model and I learned a lot from Scott Anderson.
OnFocus: How do you unwind and enjoy your free time?
Schurk: Please ask me that question when I actually have time to unwind and relax.
OnFocus: What would be an appropriate Super Hero nickname for you, and what would your powers be?
Schurk: I got nothing for this question.
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes?
Schurk: I enjoy working with all the kids that go through my program.
OnFocus: Who is your role model(s)?
Schurk: My grandparents and parents have made a big influence in my life.
OnFocus: Baked or Fried? If you could pick only one, which would it be?
Schurk: That really depends on the food, but mostly baked.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
