Interview
Interview
with a famous sportsperson – Connie Fredbo
Edi – So, here we are! Thank you so
much for making time to do this interview Connie – No problem. Edi – You
probably know that I'm Edi Kudra, that I come from Norway and that I'm doing
this interview as a part of a project called Comenius, which is all about
collaboration between different schools in different countries. Connie – I'm
aware. Edi – Then, let's start the interview! These first ones are easy: Can
give me your full name, your age and tell what sport it is that you do? Connie
– My full name is Connie Fredbo. I'm 15 years old and I play football ( soccer
) Edi – How long have you been playing football? Connie – I've been playing for
10 years. Edi – How much time a week do you spend on playing football? Connie –
I have practice 5 times a week. We usually play for an hour and a half. Edi –
What position do you play? Connie – I play what is called “forward” Edi –
What's the name of the club you play for? Connie – I play for Lyngdal’s local
sports club, Lyngdal Idrettslag. Edi – How often do you compete in football
matches? Connie – We compete when it’s football season. There are usually
around 20 matches being played during the season, which is held in April. Edi –
How do you prepare for a match? Connie – I try to eat as healthy as possible
before a match takes place. It’s also good to think through what you’re going to
do on the field, before you do it. We have to get ready for the match both
physically and mentally. But relaxing is important, too. Edi – What do you
usually eat before and after a football match? Connie – As I said earlier,
eating healthy is essential. I only eat fruit before a match, and the same
after the match is done. I especially like bananas. Edi – Can you talk through
your day, before a match? Connie – Well, first, I go to school. After that, I
go home and relax. I arrive at the football stadium an hour and a half before
the match starts. Then, there’s a meeting that lasts for around half an hour.
We use the remaining hour to practice. When out on the field, we try to do our
best, of course. In the break, we get to hear from our trainer what we did right,
and what we should improve about our playing. After the game is finished, I go
back to relaxing again. Edi – Have you ever played football abroad? And if so,
when? Connie – Yes, I have. In fact, last summer I played in Hirtshals, Denmark
and Gothenburg, Sweden. Edi – You’ve probably brought some awards or trophies
to this interview. Would you mind showing them? Connie – Not at all! I’ve
brought a trophy and a diploma. ( See picture below ) I got these awards from
being the club’s top scorer, which means that I scored more goals than anyone
else. Edi – How’s it like, playing a team sport? Can collaborating with the
other players be hard? Connie – Working together with other players can be
pretty fun, but it can be a little difficult to cooperate sometimes. Football
does, though, give you the feeling that you’re part of something bigger, and
that you matter. It’s a very social sport, in that sense. Edi – Does an
athlete, after your opinion, have to live a healthy life? Connie – Yes and no.
You shouldn’t eat too much junk food, of course. Instead, you should have some
variety in your diet. But you can enjoy some unhealthy food, every once in a
while. Edi – Lastly, do have any advice to young people who want to start a
sports career? Connie – I guess my only advice is that anyone who wants to be
an athlete should be determined on doing so. It’s very important to think
before you do, and take what you do seriously. But never forget to have fun!
Edi – Ok! I think we can leave it there and end the interview. Again, thank you
so much for your time and good luck on your football career! Connie – Thanks!
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