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2021-22 Cross Country Roster

Sammy Van Alstine Season 2021-22

ClassSophomore
HometownPhoenix, Az.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Winston Churchill in a restaurant in London
One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time: Validated
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? John Wooden
The most upset you have ever been in a game was: When I don't perform like I know I can
The happiest you have ever been in a game: Running at the Nike Cross Nationals
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? Muhammed Ali vs George Foreman
You need a walk-up song, what is it? Any song by Khalid
What do you like best about your hometown? The views and scenery
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Heat
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Pat Tillman
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Right back by Khalid
What is one of your favorite quotes? Anything worth doing is worth doing at your best
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? dishes
What is your favorite form of exercise? Karate
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Whoever is in front of me
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Miracle on Ice
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? How to be an investor on Wall Street
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Prince
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? Its what I didn't do which was my homework
What story does your family always tell about you? How I was a fat baby
What's your favorite TV show and why? The Sopranos because it is an old classic.
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be Tony Soprano
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? Runaway Success
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I used to swim for Sun Devil Aquatics
If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be: Power
A Sun Devil "story" that has put a lump in your throat: The Pope's visit in 1987
Game/event where you learned the most from? State sophomore year, went off the front too soon.
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? In the present because it will allow me to create my future
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Work hard, have fun
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Getting to school on time
What is your favorite road trip destination? San Diego
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pepperoni
Favorite pro athlete you have been around... Cole Tucker
Most underrated coach you have been around... My high school coach
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see... Rose Bowl 87
What you know now that you wish you knew in high school... Do my homework
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at... 12 AM
Last book I read: The Great Gatsby
Last movie I saw: Don't remember that was pre Covid
What was the first concert you ever attended? No concerts yet
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is: OTW
My favorite month: December
Something I have not done, but I will... Test drive a Ferrari
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because I like the looking at lights and receiving gifts
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Fun, Fast, and Friendly
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Jeopardy
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Spotify
What is your best childhood memory? Vacations on the beach
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? Beach house in California
What is your favorite sport to watch? Football
What is your favorite food? Steak
What is your favorite restaurant? Mastros
What is your favorite candy? Almond joy
What do you miss the most about being a kid? not doing homework
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Saturday cross county practices in high school
One sentence to describe your family... My family is always there for me.
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? Rome
My dream job is: CEO
What is the most exciting game you've been a part of: High School State Championship Team 2018
An initiative/movement that means a lot to me is: When I finish my homework
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Freshman
2020-21