After missing time because of injuries last season, Parsons senior defensive back Jakarre Green is eager for another opportunity to prove himself on the football field.
Green said the thing he is looking forward to most about the upcoming season is simply getting back to playing the game he loves and showing what he can do when healthy.
“The thing I am most excited about this upcoming football season is just being back to playing football,” Green said. “Last year I missed some games due to injuries, and I’m ready to show what I am capable of doing.”
Green has spent the offseason preparing for a strong return alongside his teammates. The Parsons football team has put in consistent work in the weight room and on the field, focusing on speed, strength and agility to get ready for the challenges ahead.
“In the offseason, my teammates and I have been training 3-4 times a week to prepare for this upcoming season,” Green said. “We have been doing speed, strength, and agility workouts to better help us with the season.”
One of Green’s biggest areas of focus heading into the season is improving his preparation. He believes putting in extra time away from practice will help him become a better player when Friday nights arrive.
“An area I would like to improve on this season is preparation,” Green said. “A way that I have accomplished that is by watching film and studying plays.”
Despite playing in only seven games last season, Green made an impact for Parsons. He recorded 29 total tackles, including 19 solo tackles, while also adding an interception and 39 interception return yards.
This season, Green has set ambitious individual goals as he looks to build on that performance. He is aiming for 50 total tackles and five interceptions while continuing to become a more complete player.
For Green, success this season is not just about individual numbers. He wants the Vikings to play with consistency, effort and a team-first mindset as they chase a postseason appearance.
“A couple goals I have set for the team is playing to our best ability, giving 100% effort at all times, and making the playoffs,” Green said.
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