Richard Bland Announces First Athlete of the Week For 2016-17

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. – Richard Bland College sophomore men's soccer standout Sebastian Hendi/Alexandria has been named the Athletics Department's Athlete of the Week for the period August 30-September 5. He led the Statesmen to a 4-1 home win past Frederick (Md.) Community College on August 31 with two goals. Hendi scored his goals in the seventh and 85th minutes, respectively, against the visiting Cougars. Through five matches, he leads RBC (3-2, 2-2) with three goals for six points, starting each of the first four contests before missing the most recent game due to an injury.

Please click on this link for Sebastian's full biography, and see below for a brief Q&A on his Athlete of the Week selection. Athletes of the Week are chosen by members of the Richard Bland Athletics Department.

Q: How does it feel to be named RBC Athlete of the Week?
SH: It is a great honor. I am very happy to be representing my team well and it is nice when your hard work is recognized.

Q: How did you get started in your sport and how long have you played?
SH: Both of my parents are from Argentina, so they introduced me to soccer when I was about three or four years old, and I have been playing ever since.

Q: What do you like most about your team?
SH: I love the diversity we have with players from all around the world and it's fun learning about everyone's different cultures.

Q: Who is your funniest teammate/why?
SH: Rueben (Bosompem). I played soccer with him in high school, too, and he has always been a jokester and full of energy.

Q: Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
SH: I always chew mint gum right before the game, then spit it out during warmups. I don't know how it started, but if I don't do it, I feel weird.

Q: What is your favorite place on campus/why?
SH: Statesman Field. Whenever I step onto it and play soccer with my team, it helps me clear my mind of everything and enjoy myself.

Q: What is your favorite class/professor/why?
SH: Psychology with Dr. (Tiffany) Birdsong (Assistant Professor of Psychology). She inspired me to pursue psychology as my major and is always willing to help me whenever I need it.