Q&A with Men's Basketball Graduate Manager Reed Ridder
8/18/2020 12:52:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Time to get to know your Georgia Southern men's basketball coaching staff a little better with a Q&A, presented by Southern Exchange! Today's guest is Reed Ridder.
What was the year, make and model of your first car?
2000 Chevy Suburban
What is a defining characteristic about you that your mother is most proud of?
Mental toughness
What is your definition of a good teammate?
Leads by example, trustworthy
Do you think there's life on other planets and if so, do they hoop?
Yes there is life on other planets, and I hope they hoop!
How old were you when you started playing basketball and what drew you to the sport?
3 years old, my dad being a coach my whole life and older brothers playing.
Outside of your parents, who is your role model and why?
My Brother, he's a head coach, he is and does things the right way in his program.
What is the most useful thing you own?
Airpods
If you had to eat the same meal for the next 30 days, what would it be?
Mexican
How many minutes, hours, days, months or years could you go without your phone?
Wish phones never existed!
What is your pet peeve?
Telling someone you're going to be somewhere and then never show up.
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What is the first thing you notice about a person?
Their energy
For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
My family
What product do you think the world could go on without?
Social Media
If you were guaranteed the correct answer to one question, what would you ask?
What are the next winning lottery numbers?
Name and location of your favorite restaurant and what is your go-to order there?
Takeya Steak House, Ormond Beach Florida, Steak hibachi cooked medium extra Yum yum (white) Sauce.
What was the year, make and model of your first car?
2000 Chevy Suburban
What is a defining characteristic about you that your mother is most proud of?
Mental toughness
What is your definition of a good teammate?
Leads by example, trustworthy
Do you think there's life on other planets and if so, do they hoop?
Yes there is life on other planets, and I hope they hoop!
How old were you when you started playing basketball and what drew you to the sport?
3 years old, my dad being a coach my whole life and older brothers playing.
Outside of your parents, who is your role model and why?
My Brother, he's a head coach, he is and does things the right way in his program.
What is the most useful thing you own?
Airpods
If you had to eat the same meal for the next 30 days, what would it be?
Mexican
How many minutes, hours, days, months or years could you go without your phone?
Wish phones never existed!
What is your pet peeve?
Telling someone you're going to be somewhere and then never show up.
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What is the first thing you notice about a person?
Their energy
For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
My family
What product do you think the world could go on without?
Social Media
If you were guaranteed the correct answer to one question, what would you ask?
What are the next winning lottery numbers?
Name and location of your favorite restaurant and what is your go-to order there?
Takeya Steak House, Ormond Beach Florida, Steak hibachi cooked medium extra Yum yum (white) Sauce.
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