2025 Interview with JJ Holloway from Heath High School

 


JJ Holloway

Heath High School

Linebacker

2026

5-11, 208

Jersey Number 57

Awards won or earned: earned

How long have you played football, and who or what got you started?

During the off-season, what are you doing to become a better player?

I have worked out 5-6 times a week, just preparing myself to dominate my senior year.

Which part of your game do you feel is the strongest?

The strongest part of my game is believing, tackling, and blitzing.


What makes you a good teammate?

Something that makes me a good teammate is that I always push my teammates to be the best they can.

Do you prepare differently when you are facing a team that is good as opposed to how you prepare when facing a team that isn't doing very well?

Who is the one team you want to beat more than any other team?

I am not sure which game I am looking forward to the most, but for sure I would like to beat Licking Valley.

How important is it to you that the team gets along on the field as well as off of it?

I feel it is very important for the team to get along both on and off the field because it builds chemistry and brotherhood.

Would you rather beat your rivals and miss the playoffs or lose to your rivals and make the playoffs?

I would rather lose to my rival and make the playoffs, because that means there is more football to be played.

What has been your biggest achievement as an athlete?

My greatest achievement in football has been getting 3rd Team All-State.

How do you handle criticism from coaches and fans?

Coaches' criticism is something I take well, knowing coaches are trying to make me better. Fans, on the other hand, I don’t really listen to, but I like when fans talk down on me or count me out because it motivates me.

How would you describe your playing style?

My playing style is very aggressive and angry, and I try to play smart and be vocal.

From your freshman year to now, how have you grown as a player?

Something I learned last season that I will use this season is that despite the score, keep going 100% every play.

What makes you a good teammate?

Something that makes me a good teammate is that I always push my teammates to be the best they can.

How do you get over a loss?

Usually after a loss, I rewatch film and see what I need to do better and to help my team bounce back the next week.

What is the best part of practice?

The best part of practice is hitting

What is the worst part of practice?

The worst part of practice is usually conditioning.

What is your dream job?

Real Estate

What scares you?

Bugs scare me.

Best fast food burger?

5 Guys

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