Zachary Mackiewicz, NHS bowler
What got you interested in bowling?
What got me interested was that my family was always into bowling. Also, it just seemed like a fun way to stay active during the winter.
Do you have any favorite pro teams or players?
Two sports teams that I follow are the New York Rangers and the New York Giants. Some professional bowlers I enjoy watching are Marshall Kent and EJ Tackett.
How do you mentally prepare for a bowling meet?
I enjoy listening to music to calm myself down before a match. The genre does not matter.
What kind of advice would you give a beginner bowler?
As a beginner, it is a great idea to practice whenever possible to quickly improve your technique and increase your score. Watching professionals bowl is also a nice way to understand the game.
Besides bowling, what do you for fun?
Besides bowling, I enjoy playing music, specifically the saxophone and bassoon. I also throw shot put and discus in track and field, taking up a lot of my time in the spring and summer.
Any personal goals for the rest of the season?
A goal of mine for the end of the season is to score a 650 series or surpass my personal best of a 268.
Tell us about your favorite memory bowling for Nutley?
To answer your question: My greatest memory of bowling for Nutley was during the first few practices of the season in my freshman year. Even though I was incredibly nervous, the experienced players were always there for the team and were always able to help me out when I needed the assistance. Even if I was not bowling well, the upperclassmen were the people who truly made the game fun for me.
If you could vacation anywhere in world, where would it be?
If I could vacation anywhere in the world, I would like to go to California. I traveled there a few years back and I had an amazing time.
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