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TJ Kurila | Stone Bridge High School | Tackle/DE | 2023
Twitter: @KurilaTj | Instagram: @tjkbulldog
Q: Tell us about your high school career and what the recruiting process has been like thus far.
A: I was a two-way starter on the freshman team last year and from my conversations with Coach Thompson I will have a role on the varsity if we have a season. As a rising sophomore I have just started the recruiting process. Last year I attended my first recruiting camp at JMU and was looking forward to attending more camps this summer.
Q: When did you receive your first offer and what school was it from? How many offers have you received thus far?
A: Currently I have not received any offers.
Q: What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?
A: Back to back Loudoun County youth football champions.
Q: What do you consider to be one of the more important things you learned from the coaching staff while playing at your school?
A: Attention to detail and finish every play.
Q: What have you learned during this unique time in 2020? What did you focus on or accomplish during Quarantine?.
A: During quarantine I focused on keeping fit for football and getting stronger for the late season
Q: If you could play in college, what would you choose to major in? What are your plans if football doesn’t work out?
A: Engineering or cyber security
Q: What would your current teammates say about you and your qualities?
A: My teammates would say that I am committed to the success of the team.
Q: What has been one of the most memorable plays of your career so far?
A: Last year while playing defensive end I was able to chase down a running back after a 40-yard run.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge and how do you manage it?
A: So far my biggest challenge has been dealing with the impact of Covid19. I was able to put together a schedule to keep my grades up along with the help of my father build a gym in the basement to keep the workouts on track. I was glad when the gym restrictions were lifted, and I started working out with my teammates again.
Q: If you could compare yourself to a collegiate or pro athlete, who would that be and why?
A: Currently I train with Jimmy Christ who will be playing at Penn State this year. I look up to his work ethic and think I will have Jimmy’s size with as good or better feet.
Q: What is your biggest strength and why should college coaches & scouts consider you?
A: At 15 years of age I am 6’2” and 260 pounds and still growing. My coaches tell me I have very good feet with good speed for my size.
Q: Are you involved in mentoring, a charity or do you “give back”/”pay it forward” in your community?
A: With the season being pushed back I will be working with my old AYFL coach and helping with the O-line once the season starts.
Q: How are you preparing for the 2020 High School National Scouting Combine and what are your goals for the combine?
A: I currently workout three times a week with former NFL linebacker Eddie Mason.
Q: What would be your ultimate achievement?
A: My ultimate goal is to win state in HS, get a scholarship to play football in college, and make my way up to the NFL.
Q: What do you enjoy doing when not playing football? Do you play other sports?
A: Football is the only sport I play. I enjoy hanging out with my friends when I can and playing video games and the guitar.
Q: Who is or has been the most influential person in your life?
A: My dad has been the most influential person in my life
Q: What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?
A: I am creative. I enjoy working with my friends and participate in old school Dungeons and Dragons campaigns.
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