Q and A with Western Michigan Commit: Brett Sunde (Bishop Foley HS)
May 15, 2012
Brett Sunde, C, Bishop Foley, Class of 2012
PBR: Where have you decided to attend college and why did you make this choice?
Sunde: Western Michigan University. Both of my sisters go there and both of my parents went there. They offered me an outstanding scholarship and I really like the coaching staff.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Sunde: Cincinnati, Maryland, Wake Forest, Auburn
PBR: Was distance from home a factor in your decision?
Sunde: It was a small factor.
PBR: Where did the coaches first see you? How did your relationship develop with their coaching staff?
Sunde: During our summer travel season. They invited me to the campus for a visit and the relationship grew the more they saw me play.
PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus?
Sunde: To be a good defensive catcher that can throw out runners and contribute offensively in the middle of the order.
PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that will help your team?
Sunde: My biggest strength is my defensive abilities of receiving and blocking, with arm strength to shut down opposing teams running games. This will help my team because a good defensive catcher will not give away bases, can get pitchers strikes, and give pitchers the confidence to throw any pitch at anytime. With a strong arm you can control many aspects of the game.
PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most memorable experience from this past summer?
Sunde: South Oakland A’s Elite National Travel. Getting selected to participate in the East Coast Professional Showcase.
PBR: Now that you have your commitment out of the way, what are your goals both individually and for the team going into your senior season?
Sunde: To work hard and become the best player I can be and to repeat as state champions.