This week we speak to year 11 all round legend Patrick Picot, who has taken the win for Week 1 of the 1000 point challenge! Well done Patrick!
Birthday: 8/3/03
House: Murray
Year: 11
Sports: Football, Futsal, Athletics, Ultimate Frisbee
What sports do you participate in?
Football and Futsal
What has been your greatest sporting achievement?
Being selected to represent U17 Australian Futsal team in Montesilvano, Italy and winning gold at NSWCCC Athletics for U16 high jump in 2019.
Who is your sporting hero and why do you look up to them?
I don’t really have one ideal sporting hero. I look at multiple players, their attributes, mentality and background to get my inspiration and motivation. These players include Jordan Murray, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matić, Sergio Ramos and Gerard Piqué
What is your most disappointing sporting moment, and how did you get over it?
My most disappointing sporting moment was when I tore 75% of my right adductor in 2019. This put me in a bad mental state as I was out of not only football, but all forms of sport for 6 months. To overcome this I put all my energy and effort into rehabilitation and took out all my negative thoughts during the exercises to keep my mental outlook as positive as possible. I also set goals for every 2 weeks to improve my physical wellbeing by a certain margin. All together this helped me to overcome my injury and return in better shape and mentality than I had before becoming injured.
What have you learnt about being a part of a John Therry team?
I have learnt that culture is important. Whether you’re in year 7 or year 12. When you play sport with another person from the school you combine as a family and put aside any differences you may have had and wear the badge with pride. The encouragement shown to each player is what helps us win. The more we drive each other, the better we perform.
What is your favourite pre-competition snack?
A salami and cheese toasted sandwich with a bit of butter on the outside of the bread to make it nice and golden with a crunch.
What is your pump up song before a race/game?
The calling - P Money
During a normal competitive season, go through your week of training.
Monday - Gym session (strength and conditioning)
Tuesday - squad training
Wednesday - Gym session (weights)
Thursday - squad training
Friday - individual ball work session
Saturday - game day
Sunday - rest and recovery (stretching and light bike ride)
Why do you think sport and physical activity is so important for young people?
Like you hear your PDHPE teachers and scientists say, physical activity is good for young people to build upon their physical and mental health. Personally In my eyes, whilst I do believe those statements are true, I believe physical activity is important as it builds character. By playing sport you see another dimension to a person and their qualities and attributes as a person are trained and exemplified out on the pitch, court, etc.
What positive quality has participating in sport helped you develop?
Resilience. Throughout your life you are faced with many tough challenges. More often than not you’re going to face more negative challenges if you play sport compared to someone who doesn’t. Being able to bounce back from these negatives can shape the person you are. Being cut from teams and putting up with criticism and negative people is something I have faced. As have many other athletes. Through this I have learnt over the years to just accept it and see how I can improve to change those thoughts and decisions in the following years. Resilience comes with having a positive attitude and can be implemented in all aspects of your life.
What is the best thing about John Therry carnivals?
The SPIRIT! The spirit at the JT carnivals is phenomenal. You may have mates in other houses but when you begin to prepare for an event. You aren’t friends anymore. It’s house versus house. Seeing everyone take part in house chants and the banter between houses is by far the best part. Although there is strong banter, everyone sees each other as an equal and as a family, and we promote everyone that attends to take part in each event no matter their ability by cheering them on and letting them prove to themselves that they are good enough.
What are some words of wisdom for younger athletes at John Therry?
“Whatever it takes, leave no stone unturned”, is a quote I was told a few years ago and I still live by it today. I have it written in my room for me to look at every day. To all the younger athletes at JT, I say, think of this quote whenever you need that extra push to get through a tough time. Whether it be to trial for a new team, enter a new playing environment or simply to train by yourself… Do whatever it takes to always take opportunities when they are presented to you. Open that door, turn that stone. Don’t live life thinking “I wish I did this, I could have, I would have” DO IT!
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