Richard is one of the few swimmers who will ask you in a literal sense, "What can I do more to become a better swimmer?" Day in and day out, he will ask me if he can use the heaviest medicine ball, can the interval be a little harder, can he swim faster on this one. He not only strives to become better but he is also there for the other teammates. If I am working with the youngest group when Coach Deana is not present, he will lead them in stretches, make sure they are doing drylands, and give encouragement. He also is helping with making the corrections needed for the new guys on the team. I have seen him on occasion show the proper way to use medicine balls and bands to Drew and others. He is an inspiration in my opinion and a great model to follow after. If I asked him to jump he would most likely reply "how high and where". He is a great kid to be around and will make anyone laugh when they are down.
Coach Eric

1. Who is your role model?   Coach Eric
2. Famous person you would like to meet?  
3. Favorite Book?  "What Was Asked of Us" and "Dragon Winter "
4. Favorite Movie?  Man on Fire
5. When I grow up I want to?  join the service as an officer like my Grandpa
6. Favorite stroke?  Breast stroke/ Back Stroke
7. Favorite event?  200 Backstroke
8. Hobbies?  playing football with my friends and swimming
9. Favorite swimmer?  Michael Phelps
10. Favorite song?  "I like all the songs on Reliant K
11. Last movie you saw?  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
12. Favorite game?  Capture the Flag at night
13. Favorite food?  Chicken Tortellini
14. Favorite class in school?  Science