By Emmi Fisher
Staff Writer
Jordan Lovell has traveled a quarter of the way around the world to join the Loggers’ men’s soccer team, and this year, number 6 is making his British invasion on the soccer pitch.
Lovell is is a freshman and plays center back for the Loggers. He was born in Greenwich, England, and was raised in Dartford, Kent, the hometown of Mick Jagger. Overseas, he was part of the Greenwich Men’s U 18 Soccer Club.
“ We are very happy to have Jordan with us at LLCC. He is a very good player but more importantly he is an even better person. Jordan is liked and respected by all the team and coaches,” said- Peter Christofilakos, LLCC soccer head coach.
Lovell was kind enough to sit down with Emmi Fisher of The Lamp (TL) to answer some questions I had about him and the team this year.
TL: How did you get started playing soccer?
JL: At 10 my dad signed me up and I went to a tryout, and made it! That year I received the awards of Players Players, Managers Player, and Parent Players at the end of the soccer season.
TL: What made you come to America to play?
JL: I was in college at sixteen. College in England is different though, you only study one subject, mine was Sports Science. While I was playing for a Men’s football team oversees my manager talked to me about a sports agency, called Sports Recruit USA. I then had to apply to get a tryout; I then went for a tryout in Maidstone, England. I was then part of the agency, they came to my games filmed me and then promoted me to American schools.
TL: Where were some schools that were interested in you located?
JL: There were three schools, one in Oklahoma, New York City, and LLCC. I came to LLCC because they gave me a full tuition waiver.
TL: How do you feel about your season?
JL: We started off well, looked good. Then playing too much which caused injuries let us down a bit.
TL: Before a game do you have any rituals?
JL: I have a superstition, so I always put my left shin guard on first and I always wear black cleats.
TL: What gets you pumped for games?
JL: A winning streak and focusing on playing well. I don’t really talk to anyone, I just sit and focus on the game.
TL: How do you balance sports and school?
JL: As soon as I get home from practice I revise right away over my homework, and try not to get distracted.Study tables also help.
TL: What is your major?
JL: Physical Education
TL: What are your goals after LLCC?
JL: I am going to try to stay in America for another two years. Then go back home to England and teach Physical Education.
“Jordan is a leader in the back. He gets the job done!!” -Antorio Diez,Freshmen, Midfielder
TL: Who is your favorite soccer player?
JL: Andy Carroll
TL: Have you had a horse shoe before?
JL: Yes, a grilled chicken one.It was nice. It was at the Brickhouse.
TL: What are some hobbies you like to do outside of school?
JL: I like to hang out with my teammates at their apartments and eat at Buffalo Wild Wings.
TL: Who is your celebrity crush?
JL: Margot Robbie.
TL: What is your favorite meal to eat, Fish and Chips?
JL: No, Chicken Enchiladas with rice.
TL: So do they cook better Mexican in England or America?
JL: My mom actually does it; she cooks lots of things.
TL: What are three weaknesses you have?
JL: Crisps or American Chips, Doritos are my favorite, Fast Food, and not having my friends and family around.
TL: If you could read minds who would be the first person mind you would read, and why?
JL: Jake Oldani, who is a sophomore redshirt goalkeeper on the LLCC Men’s Soccer Team. He comes up with random things, I would love to see what he is thinking about; Like if he is in the class is he even thinking about the class or something else.
TL: Who should I interview next?
JL: Ryan Brown, freshmen forward for LLCC Men’s Soccer Team, he is from Ireland. Well, Northern Ireland, do not say Ireland he will get mad.
TL: Thank You for the interview.
JL: You are Welcome.
Emmi Fisher attempts to find out more about who Lincoln Land’s student athletes are. This is the first of several interviews. Fisher can be reached at [email protected].