Fox 40 Prospect Challenge (West Coast): Lineman da Luz has been coached by the pro’s

Not many athletes can say they have had a chance to be coached by professional athletes. That’s not the case for lineman Declan da Luz. Having played football for nine years now, he has been fortunate enough to have been coached by Geroy Simon, Jeremy Gibbs, Rolly Lumbala, J.R. La Rose, Barron Miles, and Angus Reid.

It’s not surprising then when he says his football experience to date, has been “great”. “I have started every team and done extremely well on all those teams” he adds. Those teams would include the Cloverdale Lions, Cloverdale Cougars, Cloverdale Bobcats, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers grade 8, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers Junior Varsity, All Star Youth Sports, Team BC grade 6,7,8, and the Zone Bowl 2016.

In 2015, da Luz won the Cloverdale Bobcats 2015 Most Outstanding Offensive lineman award and looks to add to that accomplishment with the FPC. He says, “My goals are to get CIS attention and do my part to win the game”. He goes on to say that he will be going to his local gym on a regular basis. as well as attending Game Ready Fitness. In addition to that, you will catch him doing push-ups and sit-ups at home. 

And while he stays grounded and focused, he also mentions that he looks up to Michael Oher, offensive lineman for the NFL Carolina Panthers. “He is my idol because he came from nothing, and is now one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL. I feel like if he could do it, I can also.” he says. 

Why does Declan love football?

“I love the family bonds you make and the hitting. The best part of it all is watching all your hard work pay off.”

Declan da Luz (#74)
Position(s): Offensive/Defensive tackle, Guard, Centre
Ht/Wt: 5’11, 242lbs
Teams: Cloverdale Lions, Cloverdale Cougars, Cloverdale Bobcats, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers grade 8, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers Junior Varsity, All Star Youth Sports, Team BC grade 6,7,8, Zone Bowl 2016
Class: 2020

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