By Cooper Chadwick
Excited for this upcoming season junior Santiago Castillo has big plans for him and his team.
“Some goals I have for this season are to become an all-around better player. I want to make the first team for my league. A goal I have for my team is for us to become better and have a good win record,” Castillo said.
Last season Ark City didn’t perform as well as Castillo was hoping, but now as an upperclassman he is hoping to turn that around.
“I am very excited to play against Winfield at the beginning and end of the season. I look forward to seeing how we will do as a team this season,” Castillo said.
Castillo, who plays center midfield and forward for the Bulldogs, spent this offseason training harder.
“One area I want to improve on this season is my stamina and endurance. I have worked on improving my stamina by pushing myself during every practice and run I go on, both during this off-season and this new season that has begun,” Castillo said.
As an upperclassman now and team captain for Ark City, Castillo is hoping to be the captain his team needs.
“I am a very good leader. I lead the team for warmups, drills, and practices,” Castillo said.
Last year, Castillo had six goals and six assists, this season he hopes to have around eight goals and at least 10 assists.
