Josh Robinson hangs out with big sis Rebecca after a CHS football game. (Photo courtesy Robinson)
It’s a nice trade-off.
When Josh Robinson joined the Coupeville High School boys soccer squad, the booters gained an imposing presence to plug into their defensive backfield, while the Wolf sophomore found a way to improve his speed for football.
A two-way lineman for the CHS gridiron squad, he’s one of a number of first-time players who have made a solid contribution in the opening soccer games — a tie with 2A Olympic and a league win over Chimacum.
“This is the first year I’ve played soccer; I started this year, because my friends encouraged me to, and I wanted to get faster,” Robinson said. “I enjoy how quickly the game moves, and how fast it changes.”
As he learns the game under the tutelage of coaches Kyle Nelson and Gary Manker, Robinson is adapting quickly.
“I think I am decent at defense, but am relatively new to the sport, and am still working on my ball handling skills,” Robinson said. “I’m hoping to get better at the sport, and increase my speed and agility.”
While football came first, at least at the high school level, soccer is catching up fast for a guy who’s also a rock-solid student who stars for the school’s Science Olympiad squad.
“I’m not sure yet if I have a favorite,” Robinson said. “I enjoy how physical football is, and like the game play, but soccer is enjoyable too.”
A big fan of Forrest Gump and the Fast and Furious franchise, he can often be found in the shop working on cars.
Regardless of the sport or activity, Robinson is like a sponge, picking up lessons from everyone he comes into contact with.
“All of my coaches have definitely had a big impact on me, as well all of my teammates, who constantly push me to do better.”
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