Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center has named 15-year-old Courtenay Houston as the March Athlete of the Month. He has been training at Competitive Edge since May in 2017.
Houston is a sophomore and student-athlete at C.D. Hylton Senior High School. For college, he aspires to attend Duke University.
Houston is in the starting line up for the boy’s varsity basketball team. He was named the second team for All-Cardinal District and specializes in making three-point shots.
“I’ve worked with Courtenay for more than five years, but this summer, I watched him set a goal to be a better player,” Coach Monte Evans said.
Q: What makes Competitive Edge unique?
A: Competitive Edge is different from any other facility I have ever been with. I enjoy both the trainers and the training. I have found that my performance has improved since I started training.
Q: What is your favorite type of workout and why?
A: I like weight training because it increases my strength for basketball.
Q: What has been your greatest athletic success?
A: My biggest success so far is being a part of the second team All-District basketball team (PWC), one of two sophomores accepted.
Q: What has been the most difficult part of your journey to fitness?
A: Last summer, I experienced a sort of “defeat” within myself when it came to my constant training schedule; although, I continued to push forward to excel!
Q: How did you initially react when you learned that you were an Athlete of the Month?
A: I was excited!
Q: What does being the Competitive Edge Athlete of the Month mean to you?
A: It’s a big honor. It makes me feels I’ve achieved something great.
Q: What motivates you to get out of bed and workout each day?
A: My parents [chuckles].
Q: What is the most beneficial part of being an athlete?
A: I’ve found that I am much healthier as an athlete which is important as I get older.
Q: How will you continue to maintain your fitness in college?
A: I will play basketball, and I will use the gym facilities daily.
Q: What are your goals in the next ten years?
A: I want to own a business, specifically real estate, and continue my basketball career.
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