The Jewish Link and The Humble Toast would like to recognize Eitan Davies as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Tenafly native is a freshman starter on the SAR Varsity Soccer team. Not only does he start for one of the best teams in the MYHSAL, he also plays in one of the most competitive leagues for high schoolers in the United States, the ECNL. A classmate told the Jewish Link “Not only is he a star on the court, he is also a star off the court. He is an extremely nice guy, as well as a model student. He is excelling in honors math and in honors bio, while also managing his two soccer teams.”
Eitan congratulations on being recognized as this week’s sportstar of the week. Who is your role model and why?
My role model is Jason Shela, my coach for SAR soccer club. He inspires me to be a better man on and off the court. He drives me to be great, and due to his help, I will be able to strive for great things.
What is your favorite sport?
My favorite sport is soccer because my dad taught me it, and I grew up playing it.
What is your earliest sports memory?
My earliest sports memory is kicking the ball around with my dad in the park.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
My Greatest sports achievement is winning the yeshiva league middle school soccer championship back to back, with goalie Ben Miller.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
My favorite athlete is Antony dos Santos, from Manchester United. He is my favorite player because he is such a great player and makes me love soccer.
What is your pregame routine?
My pregame routine is meditating with deep breaths before I stretch and warm up.
What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?
My favorite thing to do when not playing sports is to study, and do work to keep my grades up.
What is your favorite sports moment?
My favorite sports memory is winning the championship with my friends.
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
The best thing about being a sportstar is helping the team out when in need, and winning for the school.
The Humble Toast Sportstar of the Week will receive a $25 gift card to The Humble Toast. Please send nominees for an upcoming The Humble Toast Jewish Link Sportstar of the Week to [email protected].
