By Matt Browning
With a new head coach taking over in Andover, Tanner Woolston understood being senior leader is even more important this year.
Woolston can be a bridge between the returning players and new head coach, Jaime Cruce.
“One area that I wanted to improve on was my leadership because it is such an important role for every team and I wanted to be that person this season and hopefully lead the team to success,” Woolston said “We have new coaches this year that worked us hard and helped us change the culture around Andover football and I’m excited to see what the future holds for this season.”
Unfortunately for Woolston, he tore his ACL and won’t be able to play this season. That won’t stop him from still being the leader of the Trojans.
“It won’t take away the goals I have set for myself like being a good leader and helping us have a better season,” Woolston said. “And our team goals like having a winning season and making it further in the playoffs, even though it doesn’t involve me on the field.”
Despite being injured and missing out on his senior season, Woolston is still optimistic that he can play football in college.
“I’m still hopeful for the opportunity to play at the next level and see what the future brings,” Woolston said. “I plan on studying kinesiology and hopefully get my doctorate in physical therapy to help other athletes that come across season ending injuries like me get back to sports.”
