Athlete of the Week: Scott Covino

Thirteen-year-old Scott Covino recently won the statewide Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge competition in Kissimmee. The Nolan Middle School eighth-grader scored 240 points in the final round to win the competition. Here is an inside look at this week’s Athlete of the Week.

What was your reaction when you won the competition?
I was happy, because there was another kid who was really good.

How did you get into soccer?
I started playing when I was 4 years old. It was just fun and exciting.

What do you enjoy the most about soccer?
Scoring. You win by scoring, and the team loves you if you win the game by scoring.

Do you play any other sports?
I played basketball and baseball before, but I didn’t like them as much as soccer.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
An engineer. I just like building things.

Do you have any brothers or sister?
No, I’m an only child.

Who is your biggest role model?
My dad. He’s really smart and cool.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Italy. I hear the food’s good.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Invisibility. You can sneak around (if you’re invisible).

If you could play one other sport for a day, what would it be?
Surfing. It just looks really cool riding the waves in Hawaii.

Do you have a favorite food?
Pasta.

Do you have any pets?
I have five fish.

Do you have a favorite subject?
Math. My teacher is really nice, and she helps me learn.

Did you have a favorite cartoon show growing up?
The Cartoon Network. I used to get up at 6 a.m. when I was 5 years old and just watch it.

Do you have a favorite type of music?
Pop. It’s just on the radio a lot.