Every month the Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center selects an athlete of the month.
This month, baseball player Conor Canonico has been chosen.
“Conor was selected because of his hard work on and off the field,” said Shanel Evans, with Competitive Edge. “He is always helping out his teammates. He is a leader during practice and helps make them better.”
Q: How old are you?
A: 11
Q: What school do you go to or are planning on going to?
A: I want to go to Florida University and be a Gator baseball player.
Q: How long have you been training at Competitive Edge?
A: Two years
Q: What makes Competitive Edge unique?
A: The team building and friendships made that make us a family
Q: What is your favorite type of workout and why?
A: Batting is my favorite. I like tee time and live pitching to make me a better player.
Q: What has been your greatest athletic success?
A: The hard work I put into baseball this winter allowed me to be selected to make my middle school baseball team.
Q: What has been the most difficult part of your journey to fitness?
A: Running. I need to get better at it and not let the mind games take over.
Q: How did you initially react when you learned that you were an Athlete of the Month?
A: Honored and humbled. There are so many good players here at Edge who easily could have been selected to be Athlete of the Month.
Q: What does being the Competitive Edge Athlete of the Month mean to you?
A: It shows that people are taking notice of my hard work both on and off the field (3.86 GPA), and I am thankful for this honor.
Q: What motivates you to get out of bed and workout each day?
A: School, family, and friends
Q: What is the most beneficial part of being an athlete?
A: Some people can’t be an athlete because of physical means. I am lucky to be able to play a game I love to do so much.
Q: How will you continue to maintain your fitness in college?
A: I will listen and educate myself about the importance of being healthy and fit
Q: What are your goals in the next ten years?
A: Go to college and play in the MLB
Q: Any parting words?
A: I would like to thank the coaches who volunteer and help me improve my game and the support from family.
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