Interview with Titus LaClass [1/2]

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Radio Interview between Titus LaClass (L) and Jack Iwing (I)

 

 

Jack Iwing: Welcome Titus, thanks for coming on our show.

 

Titus LaClass: Thanks for having me.

 

I: So I understand you’re originally from the south of France, do you ever go back?

 

L: I do actually, every summer. My parents and siblings still live there so I like to go back and visit them, spend some quality time with them you know?

 

I: Yeah, I imagine after a tough winter season it’s nice to go back to the sunny coast?

 

L: For sure, it’s nice going back and relaxing. Taking some time off before starting the offseason training.

 

I: And the offseason training, what does that usually involve?

 

L: Well usually a lot of running. I try to stay out of the rink when it comes to training my cardio. Keeps me excited to go back and skate. Then there’s a lot of focus on skating. I know that where I want to be, the VHL, skating is important for defensemen, that way they can keep up with those speedy forwards. So that’s usually my main focus every summer, improving my stride and power. And then other than that, just getting my body ready for the season, fixing any injuries, stuff like that.

 

I: Very nice. So, so far, you’ve played 14 games with Saskatoon, do you like it?

 

L: Yeah I love it, they were the first team to reach out to me and offer me a contract so it felt nice to be valued as a player. They took a chance on me and I’m just trying to perform the way they want me to.

 

I: And what about your teammates, how are they?

 

L: Oh they’re awesome. Great group of guys. I think it might be one of the best teams I’ve been part of just because everyone is so close, no one feels like an outsider.

 

I: Any fun stories you want to share?

 

L: Haha, let me think, I don’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable sharing a personal story.

 

I: Very understandable, we can move on. What are you expecting out of this season?

 

L: Well I think I just want to make sure I get the first season under my belt. I know that I might get drafted at the end of the year but that’s not something I’m focusing right now. 

 

I: But it must influence your goals right?

 

L: Kind off, but not really. I’ve never won a championship, even when I was in France, so I think that would be my biggest goal right now. And our team is doing pretty well this year so I think there’s a good chance we can be competitive. Getting drafted would be an added bonus. 

 

I: Those are some good team goals, but any personal goals?

 

L: Well 100 points would be great, haha, but I know what kind of player I am so I don’t think that will happen. I guess I just want to improve overall, get some good coaching to further my game, and contribut to the team wins as much as possible. 

 

I: Well I wish you the best of luck, and I’m going to be keeping a close eye on you this season.

 

L: Well thanks for having me it was pleasure.

 

I: That was Titus LaClass, a rookie defensemen on the Saskatoon Wild.

 

 

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Review - Thanks for the interview! I always like seeing Media Spots from new members. My only concerns for this post are (1) formatting and (2) breaking up the monotony. Interviews are nice, but if there are no pictures or other formatting it can feel a bit tiresome to read, even with good writing! Things as simple as bolding interviewer/interviewee names (I: So I understand you're originally from the south of France...) can make the piece feel a little more put together than it would otherwise.