By Kristin Frank – Sports Editor

Dennis Sweeney is the boys soccer captain. He sat down with Advocate Sports Editor Kristin Frank to discuss the new season ahead.

Kristin Frank: What can you do as captain, to help bring your team to states?

Dennis Sweeney: As captain, I want to be vocal and encourage the players. I am always wanting to be the one who works the hardest, so that the others around me will want to work hard too.

KF: What are some of your personal goals for this season?

DS: My personal goals are the same as the ones we have for the team. I want to make it to states and win as many games as we can.

KF: What are you most excited for this year in terms of soccer?

DS: This season I am really excited for how we will perform as an actual team that respects each other and gets along with one another. We all have to trust each other so games will be more enjoyable.

KF: What are the expectations you and the other captain have this year for your team?

DS: As captains, we want our team to treat other players, coaches, and officials with respect. We want to be a team that is thought of with class.

KF: How have you improved over the years of playing high school soccer?

DS: Every year I have played soccer I have gotten stronger and better than the previous year.  I am able to understand the game more clearly. I have also become better at passing and shooting.