By Hayden Swope
Andover Central’s Landen Collinsworth was a second team all-league selection and had five goals for the Jaguars last season. He’s on his way to bettering those stats, as halfway through this year he already has four goals in his pocket.
With the preparation being long and hard heading into the season, Collinsworth is happy to be getting his name out there.
“To me, it’s nice to see all the months I’ve spent on my game are finally starting to show benefits,” Collinsworth said.
Even after training and conditioning with the team, Collinsworth knew there was still room for improvement, and even worked by himself to enhance other skill sets.
“I prepared for the season by practicing with the team three times a week over the summer,” Collinsworth said “I also went down to the field at least once a week by myself. I felt the biggest area for improvement was my summer so I really worked hard on my aerial skills and one versus one finishing.”
Collinsworth has goals for both himself and his team, and it’s a goal that every athlete strives for.
“One goal I have this season is to get double digit assists and goals,” Collinsworth said. “As a team, we feel as if anything less than a state run meant we did not use our full potential.”
While undecided as to what his future looks like, Collinsworth does plan to figure it all out in Manhattan, Kansas.
“I am undecided on what I want to major in in college but I currently believe I am going to go to Kansas State University,” Collinsworth said.
