Jackson: One on One with Max Jennings

By Kenny Varner Jr.
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Updated: August 12, 2025

Editor’s note: Tara Jackson recently had the opportunity to interview Max Jennings who is a student athlete at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy.

HS: How long have you played the current sports you are in?

MJ:I have been snowboarding for 7 years and I have played baseball since I was 8. I am also playing soccer this year for my school.

HS: What is one piece of advice you would give to young athletes?

MJ: Do not quit, there will be challenges and issues you have to face but playing sports is rewarding in so many ways.

HS:Who is someone you look up to?

MJ: For athletics, my mom! She has all these records and other things I strive to beat.

HS: What are your goals for the upcoming season?

MJ: Be the best player I can be and to stay healthy throughout the season.

HS: What do you enjoy doing outside of sports?

MJ: I love fishing and hanging out with my friends.

HS: What are your plans after high school?

MJ: Go to college for business and try to carry on my sports into college.

HS: Is there a coach or teammate who has gone above and beyond and pushed you when you wanted to give up?

MJ: My entire team has helped me recently with injuries and other issues I had on the field, I wouldn’t be anywhere without the Wolfpack.

HS: What is one of your weaknesses as an athlete? What is one of your strengths as an athlete?

MJ: My weakness is… I haven’t landed that double backflip on the snowboard yet. My strengths are definitely speed, fielding, and spinning on the board.

HS: Do you ever feel overwhelmed balancing academics and sports? What things do you do to balance the two?

MJ: I go to a school where I have to prioritize academics or else I fall behind and not be able to play. I just remember that I am a student athlete. Student comes first, athlete follows.

HS: How do you prepare yourself for a game?

MJ: I make sure I’m stretched out with a good meal in me. I will also take it easy working out so I am not sore for the game.

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