2025 Interview with Nathan Moon from Clarksville, Iowa (8-Man Football)


 

Nathan Moon

Clarksville, Iowa (8-Man Football)

RB/QB

2027

5’9 208

Jersey Number: 6

Awards won or earned:

All-district, 1st team all-state (Sports Illustrated), and newcomer of the year (Bound Iowa)

HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19639666/Nathan-Moon

Other sports played: Wrestling, Rugby

Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice.

Last year I had 1723 rushing, yards and 30 total touchdowns.

What are your goals for the season?

Lead Iowa in rushing yards or touchdowns

What goals are you setting for the team?

To make it to the Dome

What makes you a good teammate?

Holding teammates accountable

What are three reasons you play football?

Fun, adrenaline, and bonding.

How do you get over a bad game?

Put it in the past and work harder to not let it happen again.

What is the best part of the first day of practice?

Being with my brothers again

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

My power and explosiveness

What makes 8-man football so exciting?

All the scoring

Do you feel like college coaches will overlook players who play 8-man football? Explain

Yes, to some extent, but if you put yourself out there, you will succeed.

How do you handle criticism?

Use it as a chip on my shoulder.

What has been your biggest moment as a football player?

Getting on board

(Bound for Iowa It's an Instagram account. It was very amazing seeing my name on it.

As an athlete, what has been your most embarrassing moment?

When a game does not go as planned

Where is the best local spot to grab a meal?

Pete and Shorty's

Have you read the book "Home Sweet Dome"?

No

Outside of sports, what are you doing for fun?

I live in the weight room and also play guitar.

Follow me on X @HEARTLANDFAN15

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