Class 2012: Queen’s the next chapter for Ontario sensation Emilio Frometa (Video)

Today, CFC shines the spotlight on class 2012 star offensive lineman and recent Queen’s University commit, Emilio Frometa. Emilio began playing football in grade seven.

Emilio Frometa

Positions:
Offensive Guard, Defensive Tackle

Height/Weight:
6’2, 320 lbs

Teams:
St. Benedict C.S.S Bears (high school: SDSSAA)
Joe MacDonald Youth Football League

Commitment:
Commitment to Queen’s University

Class:
2012

For the first two seasons of his football career, Emilio played in the Joe MacDonald Youth Football League (JMYFL). Throughout his high school playing career with the St. Benedict Bears of the Sudbury District Secondary Schools Athletic Association (SDSSAA), Emilio has developed into one of the top, elite players in the Ontario ranks.

With the Bears, the standout has won two SDSSAA championships. In particular, this past season’s championship victory was special for the Bears offensive lineman.

“The year was special, and with the cast of guys we had, we were able to do some special things: we had a few preseason games down south in the GTA, and combining that with the leadership we had on the team, and the guidance from our coaches, we were able to have a perfect record en route to the SDSSAA championship,” explains Emilio. “It was special because I came into high school winning a championship and being mentored by some of the older guys, and I feel like I got to finish of my high school career off by winning a championship, mentoring the younger guys along the way.”

“But I know that what has happened has happened, and that there will be many more memorable moments to come.”

Additionally, the Bears offensive lineman has been a captain during three of his five years with the team. Emilio has also been named SDSSAA first team all-star for three consecutive years (2009-2011), team most outstanding lineman (2009), and the school’s junior athlete of the year.

The Bears graduating player has previously been selected as the recipient of the Michael MacLean award, which is given to a student who best exemplifies athletic school spirit. Recently, Emilio has been named to the GTA team that will participate in the all-star game at McMaster University on May 6th.

With many recruiters courting him, Emilio faced a tough decision as to where he would continue the next chapter of his football and academic life. After many deliberations, he’s decided to commit to Queen’s University.

“Shomari Williams has had an influence on me, and I know that he spoke very highly of Queen’s and his time spent there,” adds the future Golden Gaels player, who was also swayed by the beauty of the campus and the top notch athletic facilities. “The coaching staff has built a relationship with me over the past few years, and not only me but my family felt comfortable with my decision.”

“The quality of the education, the football program, the coaching staff, players, and the individuals that make up the student body, made Queen’s feel like a place that I could spend the next four to five years of my life.”

Bears head coach Frank Rocca has been a source of inspiration and encouragement. The former Eastern Michigan player and Grey Cup winner with the Hamilton Tiger Cats has played a huge part in Emilio’s football career.

“He is the one that has set the example for me,” comments the Bears offensive lineman. “He showed me that anything worth having in life takes hard work, and he has pushed me to strive to be the best I can be on and off the field.”

“His coaching on life and football have really made a difference for me.”

Gym Fitness Centre personal trainer Jimmy Michaud has been instrumental in the development of Emilio into an elite football star.

“My personal trainer also pushes me to my physical limits, and has helped me tremendously in the weight room over the past two years,” says the Bears standout. “Incorporating strongman training into my workouts has made a large impact on my game; I don’t usually face opposition who are bigger than 800 pound tires.”

However, the biggest influence in Emilio’s life has been his mother.

“Living with my mother and sister, I know she has made many sacrifices to allow my sister and myself to live such a fortunate life,” adds Emilio. “Her strength and guidance is what has shaped me into what I am today.”

Away from the football field, the Bears offensive lineman is heavily involved in the anti-bullying group at St. Benedict. Moreover, Emilio is a peer mediator and has future career aspirations in this field.

“I know there is a lot of aggression and conflict on the football field, but I eventually want to become a mediator,” says the Bears graduating player, who plans to study international relations at the university level.

Academically sound as well, Emilio is an Ontario Scholar. In the 2010-2011 academic year, the Bears standout was named St. Benedict Valedictorian.

As a result of playing football, Emilio has learned many things that he applies to all aspects of his life. He will continue to use those acquired skills in his next phase of his life at Queen’s University.

“I have learned what it takes to be a leader, how to manage priorities, how to make quick decisions, how to manage my time, how to accomplish goals as a team and individual, and that there are always new limits that you can push yourself,” comments Emilio. “Most importantly, I have learned that nothing is unattainable, and that anything worth having in life takes hard work.”

Video of Emilio’s Football Highlights:

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