Q&A with Cedar Rapids Kennedy offensive tackle Jamison Bean
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I think we had a great season, although it wasn’t the ending we wanted. We went 10-2 and it was my first year as a varsity starter. I personally feel like I grew a lot as a player and overcame some huge obstacles when seven weeks into the season I broke my right hand in practice. With determination and will, I was able to get the okay from my ortho doc and was able to get back on the field and play a week after. I finished out the season with my hand casted into a club.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Currently, I’m in track season I throw shot and discus for varsity. I work out every day at school and twice a week I work on agility and footwork with StrengthU.”
What are you trying to improve on the most as a player?
“I’m really working on my speed, footwork and pass protection.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are going to be good. We have a lot of returning players and good players coming up. All of next year’s team is putting in work in the weight room and working hard every day.”
Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule next season?
“We have one of the toughest schedules this coming season. I think that Bettendorf and Cedar Falls will be great competition.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I’d love to have an opportunity to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“South Dakota State, South Dakota, Iowa State, Toledo, NIU, Winona State and Wayne State.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have had junior visits to South Dakota State, University of South Dakota, and Iowa State University.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Currently I have plans to visit the University of Toledo, NIU, Winona State, Drake, and Wayne State.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I grew up an Iowa Hawkeye fan.”
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I think we had a great season, although it wasn’t the ending we wanted. We went 10-2 and it was my first year as a varsity starter. I personally feel like I grew a lot as a player and overcame some huge obstacles when seven weeks into the season I broke my right hand in practice. With determination and will, I was able to get the okay from my ortho doc and was able to get back on the field and play a week after. I finished out the season with my hand casted into a club.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Currently, I’m in track season I throw shot and discus for varsity. I work out every day at school and twice a week I work on agility and footwork with StrengthU.”
What are you trying to improve on the most as a player?
“I’m really working on my speed, footwork and pass protection.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are going to be good. We have a lot of returning players and good players coming up. All of next year’s team is putting in work in the weight room and working hard every day.”
Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule next season?
“We have one of the toughest schedules this coming season. I think that Bettendorf and Cedar Falls will be great competition.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I’d love to have an opportunity to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“South Dakota State, South Dakota, Iowa State, Toledo, NIU, Winona State and Wayne State.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have had junior visits to South Dakota State, University of South Dakota, and Iowa State University.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Currently I have plans to visit the University of Toledo, NIU, Winona State, Drake, and Wayne State.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I grew up an Iowa Hawkeye fan.”
