Will Heikkinen Celebrates His High School Football Career


Posted May 23, 2016 by willheikkinen

Will Heikkinen was a wide receiver on the Andover High School football team, where he was made all-state for two years running. Here he reflects on the many lessons that he learned during this period.

 
In addition to studying as hard as possible during his time at Andover High School, eventually graduating with a 3.8 Grade Point Average, Will Heikkinen was also a pivotal member of the school’s football team. He was made all-state for two years, with both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald recognizing his achievements. Though he has not continued his football career into college, he still recognizes the importance of the many lessons that he learned playing the game.

While playing football he developed a high level of determination, which he recognizes is going to prove vital if he is to succeed in what he wants to do in life. He has already put this to good use, first by achieving high grades while in high school and now in his studies at the College of William and Mary. He recognizes that his determination to succeed will drive him forward and give him the motivation that he needs to excel in everything that he does.

Furthermore, he also learned a lot about the value of effective teamwork while playing football. As a wide receiver, he played a very important role in the team but he also understood that to perform to the highest standard possible he would need to rely on each and every one of his teammates. This made his achievements all the more satisfying, as it allowed him to share them with those who had become closest to him. It also taught him that everybody has a role to play and that you should do so to the best of your abilities in order to benefit the collective and attain your goals.

Finally, he has also learned an enormous amount about maintaining his physical fitness, which he believes is important for many reasons. He continues to apply the many training techniques that he learned while playing football to ensure his body stays in good condition and he lowers the risk of suffering from the many ailments that have been linked to poor physical conditioning.

As he continues his studies, Will Heikkinen aims to make use of each and every lesson that he learned while playing football, with the overall aim of achieving his goals in life.

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Last Updated May 23, 2016