Questionnaire With Football Seniors

What was your most memorable moment playing football? 

Imran Paul: “My first game as a freshman. That was my real first ever tackle game. We lost but still a fun experience.” 

When did you start playing football? Who introduced you to this sport? 

Imran Paul: “I started playing 7th grade and who introduced me was Terry (Senior 2024). It was 6th grade summer going to 7th grade, Terry said I should come to the clinics, and I have been playing ever since.” 

Who have been some of your toughest competitors? 

Imran Paul: “Wantagh, Bethpage, Plainedge when they used to be in our conference.” 

What are you looking forward to in your senior year? 

Imran Paul: “Just having fun with the guys... it’s the last year, so having fun.” 

Favorite sports team? 

Nathan Smith: “Pittsburgh Steelers” 

Favorite movie? 

Nathan Smith: “Whiplash, no explanation, love it.” 

What coaches influenced you the most throughout your high school career and why? 

Nathan Smith: “All of my football coaches. They have pushed me a lot the past three years.” 

What advice do you have for up-and-coming football players? 

Nathan Smith: “Just push through with all the yelling because most of the time coaches are doing this not because they think you are bad but because they think you can do better.” 

Who have been some of your toughest competitors? 

Antonio Casoria: “Definitely in the past, Bethpage. Week one Saturday is gonna be a big game, kinda predict the way the season goes.” 

Do you have any regrets from playing football that you want to make up as a senior? 

Antonio Casoria: “I don’t think I have any regrets. If I was to do all this again, I would probably do the same way; wins or losses.” 

What are some of your hobbies besides football? 

Antonio Casoria: “Hanging out with my friends, going to the gym and going to work.” 

What are you hoping for as a senior this year for your team? 

Antonio Casoria: “Take the team to the playoffs, get some more wins, and bring North some pride.” 

Who were your football heroes growing up and who are they currently? 

Jayden Gonzalez: “Definitely OBJ (Odell Beckham Jr.), Jalen Ramsey and right now, it’s Tank Dell.” 

What other sports are you part of and how did you do in them? 

Jayden Gonzalez: “Track and Field and received All-County for high jump.” 

What are you looking forward to as a senior this year? 

Jayden Gonzalez: “Make it to playoffs and try to win everything.” 

When did you start playing football and who introduced you to the sport? 

Samuel Vega: “I started playing in 9th grade, no one really introduced it, but in some way Luke Tartamella (Senior 2025) a little bit.” 

Are there any regrets playing football that you wish to make up as a senior? 

Samuel Vega: “Not really, maybe enjoy my year more, have more fun playing with all the people.” 

What is your best advice for any upcoming highschoolers? 

Samuel Vega: “Enjoy the time that you have because soon it’s gonna go away.” 

What is your favorite sports team? 

Muhammad Haseeb: “The Patriots” 

Favorite TV show? 

Muhammad Haseeb: “Cobra Kai” 

When did you start playing football? 

Muhammad Haseeb: “I started playing football back in 7th grade.” 

What are your goals for this football season? 

Muhammad Haseeb: “To win as many games as possible with my team.” 

What advice do you have for the up-and-coming football players? 

Muhammad Haseeb: “Just listen to Coach and if you don’t know something just ask questions, work hard in the offseason and just get better every single day.” 

When did you start playing football and who introduced you to the sport? 

Steeve Delma: “I started playing in 8th grade and Imran Paul (Senior 2025) introduced me to the sport.” 

What are some of your other hobbies besides football? 

Steeve Delma: “Sleeping.” 

Do you have family that played before you? 

Steeve Delma: “No, I’m the first.” 

What are your goals for this football season? 

Steeve Delma: “Score as many touchdowns as I can.” 

What are some of your memorable moments playing football? 

Christian St. Amand: “Having my best game against Lynbrook in 10th grade.” 

When did you start playing football and who introduced you to the sport? 

Christian St. Amand: “I started playing in 7th grade and my dad introduced me to the sport.” 

Do you have any other hobbies besides football? 

Christian St. Amand: “Playing basketball for North.” 

What are you hoping for as a senior this year? 

Christian St. Amand: “Get All-County in both sports.” 

Do you have any advice for upcoming and future football players? 

Leden Sarmiento-Brugman: “Work hard, make plays on the field specially on a scout team.” 

How much does it mean for you to represent our school colors when you go to different schools? 

Leden Sarmiento-Brugman: “It means a lot.” 

What have been some of your core memories over the years at school? 

Leden Sarmiento-Brugman: “Messing around in AP Environmental Science instead of doing work.” 

What are you most excited for as a senior this year? 

Leden Sarmiento-Brugman: “Graduating and getting more free periods in the spring.” 

Favorite sports team? 

Luke Tartamella: “The Falcons” 

Favorite athlete? 

Luke Tartamella: “Julio Jones” 

Favorite TV show? 

Luke Tartamella: “SpongeBob” 

When did you start playing football and who introduced you to the sport? 

Luke Tartamella: “I started playing when I was four and my brother introduced football to me.” 

What are your goals for this football season? 

Luke Tartamella: “Hopefully win all our games and blowout every team we play” 

What advice do you have for the up-and-coming football players? 

Luke Tartamella: “Make sure you work hard and keep your grades up.” 

When did you start playing football and who introduced you to the sport? 

Jasson Innocent: “I started playing football as a kid and in my sophomore year in school and my dad got me into this sport because we both like football.” 

What has been your most favorite sports memory? 

Jasson Innocent: “Last game sophomore year because everybody was getting emotional. It just brought everybody as a team to get better and work harder.” 

Favorite movie? 

Jasson Innocent: “Home Alone definitely. It’s such a tough movie 10/10!” 

What has been your most favorite memory playing football? 

Jonathan Louis-Jean: “Watching my teammates play and getting amazing touchdowns in games.” 

What advice do you have for the up-and-coming football players? 

Jonathan Louis-Jean: “Just be comfortable and trust the process.” 

What is your favorite movie? 

Jonathan Louis-Jean: “Chucky” 

Danial Haq: 

Favorite sports team? 

Danial Haq: “Jets” 

Favorite athlete? 

Danial Haq: “Demetrious Johnson” 

Favorite movie? 

Danial Haq: “The Batman” 

Favorite TV show? 

Danial Haq: “Avatar: The Last Airbender” 

What are some of your most memorable moments playing football so far? 

Danial Haq: “The practices are always pretty fun” 

What advice do you have for the up-and-coming football players? 

Danial Haq: “Just do your thing and don’t let losses get to your head” 

Coach Paolillo  

What are your goals for the seniors this year? 

Coach Paolillo: “My goal for the seniors would be to make sure that they leave our program as respectable members of society. Football has so many lessons each day and we always stress to them that being a good person is the most important lesson to learn from football.” 

I thank everybody for answering the questions and being so polite. I hope this season welcomes the team with fun memories and great achievements. What a team. GO SPARTANS! 

(with special thanks to Sofia Songveeratham)