Font ResizeWhile reaching the ultimate team goal last year, as Susquehannock captured the PIAA Class AA title, Nick Amberman capped his senior year with the Div. II co-player of the year award.
Amberman's 11 goals and six assists helped the Warriors get into the postseason once again.
The Warriors didn't repeat as state champions, but memories of a special career on the soccer field as well as dinner with President Barack Obama and Oprah were discussed as we caught up with Amberman.
If you were in charge of picking a new mascot for your school, what would you pick?
The Trojan, because it's a symbol of strength.
If your sport wasn't offered, what other fall sport would you play?
Football. I've always wanted to play football, but I've done pretty well at soccer and never had the chance to play football.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
The ability to fly.
What are three items you'd take with you on a deserted island?
My iPod, TV and water.
If you could have dinner with any three people dead or alive, who would they be?
Charlie Davies from the US National Team, President Obama and Oprah.
What's your favorite ice cream topping?
Carmel
Did you have a nickname growing up? If so, how'd you get it?
Gumby, because I could bend pretty
Favorite music to drive to?
I like rap, like Kid Cudi.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Social Studies.
What's your most favorite and least favorite drill your coach does in practice?
My least favorite drill is suicides, and my favorite was called kill the keeper.
Who's the toughest opponent you faced this season?
Fleetwood.
What's the most interesting vacation you've ever taken?
Going to the Grand Canyon about two years ago.
Name one place you'd love to go during your lifetime.
England, and I'd like to catch a soccer match over there too.
What was your favorite thing to do at elementary school recess?
Play football. We would play touch football when the adults were around, but we mostly played tackle.
Are you a clean bedroom person or a messy bedroom person? What would be the first thing that someone would notice upon entering your bedroom?
Clean bedroom. The first thing people would notice is that I have a bunk bed. Six years ago it was cool, it's not really cool anymore. I really don't like it at all, but I still have to sleep on it.
Do you have a part-time job and, if so, what is it?
Yes, I work at Subway.
What sport are you the absolute worst at?
Golf.
Since it's the Christmas season, who is your favorite reindeer?
Prancer, because I like the name.
Best Christmas gift you've received so far in your life?
Ping pong table about four years ago.
