Centre working on his speed to improve for this season
Spencer Goodfellow
Positions:
Centre, defensive tackle, offensive guard and offensive tackle
Height/Weight:
6β0β, 275lbs
Teams:
Rideau Redblacks (NCAFA)
Kingston Grenadiers (OVFL)
Commitment:
None
Official Visits:
None
Considerations:
U of T, Queens, open
Class:
2017
Spencer Goodfellow started playing football in the fourth grade with the Black Knights in the 1000 Islandβs Minor Football League (TIMFL) for two seasons.Β GoodfellowΒ then started to play for the Kingston Grenadiers in the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) during his Grade 8 year.Β He has played there for four seasons, while also playing for his high school team during the fall for the past three seasons.
During his sophomore year, he played in the Ontario Prospect Challenge (#CFCOPC), and this past year, he added the National Capital Amateur Football Associationβs (NCAFA) bantam Rideau Redblacks to his resume.
βThe highlight of my last season was scoring two touchdowns on two carries (both over 20 yards) for the bantam Rideau Redblacks,β said Spencer. βPrevious to that game, I had come close, but had never actually scored a touchdown.β
With the Grenadiers, he won the Offensive Lineman of the Year award in 2013 and 2015, as well as the Best Lineman Award at his high school last year.
Moreover, the main focus next season is to improve his speed.
βIβm very quick off the ball, but in an all out spring I lack the next level top speed,β explained Spencer. βThat being said, I think by this time next year that wonβt be the case.β
His summer football plans included winning the OVFL Championship, as this is what he considers to be the best chance they have had.
After the season ends, he will be ramping up training to assure that he is in peak condition for high school football, since he knows he will be playing both sides of the ball.
In terms of recruitment, Spencerβs process has been going great thus far, but he has not been offered any real scholarships or visits.Β Spencer has spoken to coaches and scouts, which in itself is a blessing.
Right now, the Grenadier has no plans for visiting university, but is sure the invitations will come soon enough.Β A few CIS schools have approached him, including the University of Toronto and Queens.
In the future, the centre hopes to study kinesiology and eventually move onto medical school to work towards coming towards a physiotherapist or a general practitioner, but ultimately he dreams of playing football on a scholarship.
βThe most influential people in my life have been Michael Jordan and my mother,β explained Spencer.
From a young age he has adored Jordan and his story because it helped him find motivation.
βMy mom has also been a huge part of my life and success in football,β added Spencer,Β βShe has always made sure I had everything I needed until I got to the age where I could do them for myself, and yet she still will do them for me.β
She washes his gear, drives him to practice, reminds him to do his pre-game rituals and introduced him to the most important thing, religion.
βMy belief in God, and the Holy Spirit helps me become a better person every day, and has helped me through some of the worst things that have ever happened to me,β said Spencer.
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