2024 Interview with the serious Nehemiah Slemmons from Male High School (KY)

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Name: Nehemiah Slemmons 

 

School:Louisville Male High School

Positions played: offensive line (tackle), defensive line (DT, NG) 

Graduating year:2025 

Height and weight: 6'2 and 305 lbs

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Louisville Male High School?

The best part of being a student-athlete at Louisville Male High School is the atmosphere and opportunity to do what you love. There’s always something going on that you can be part of, many sports you can play, and passions you can fulfill. 

What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete?

The toughest part about being a student-athlete, in my opinion, is just having the time to do everything you want to do. Sometimes it can be a lot, but it can be done. 

With the upcoming season being your final high school season, do you think you will prepare any differently than you have in the past?

Oh, absolutely! This year will actually be the best year I have ever had. I have been preparing since November, and I’m not finished yet. I’m only getting started. 

Who is the best player that you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? 

There’s a lot of competition in the state, and there are a lot of great players. I don’t have anyone specifically that I can think of off-the-dome. 

For a defensive lineman, what is the worst kind of weather to play in?
 

As a defensive lineman, I would say rainy weather. Especially on grass. 

What was the high point of the 2023 season?

The high point of the 2023 season was the whole season in general. It was a great season. This season will be 10 times greater. 

What was the lowest point of the 2023 season?

The low point of the season was being sent home during the playoffs. We lost against Frederick Douglass in the playoffs. Intense game. We will be back though, trust.

What are your personal goals for the 2024 season?

My personal goals for this season are to play to my strengths, have fun, play with confidence, and have an amazing senior year at Male. 

What team goals will you set for the 2024 season?

Team goals for the season are to trust each other and have fun while doing it on the field. 

If you are hearing from any colleges about playing at the next level, could you name some of those schools?

You’ll know soon. 

What is the best and worst part of practice?

There’s always going to be parts about practice you don’t like. But those parts are what make you better on Friday nights! So none. The best parts are when you’re tired from practice and you have a nice ice-cold water bottle you can drink when you’re done, to be honest.�

What is the strongest part of your game?

The strongest part of my game would be my footwork and strength. 

What scares you?

Losing. I hate to lose. What also scares me is not playing to my fullest potential. 

What's your dream job?

My dream job is to have my own business of some kind. 

Have you ever been to a Louisville Bats baseball game?

No, I have not. That would be great to see, though.

Link to pics that the player sent for the interview
https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2024/05/2024-interview-with-serious-nehemiah.html