Jordan Williams

Jordan Williams changed positions and is calmly learning the rules, techniques and mechanics of being a football quarterback.

The Laker junior appears to be getting a handle on the job as he made several strong runs and showed good timing on pitches to lead his club to a Homecoming victory over Gray-New Gloucester.

“Jordan is working hard to learn the system and he runs it how it is designed. He is a talented young man who provides an athletic and physical presence on the field, both on offense and defense,” Lake Region Coach Brian Jahna said. “He has started to take a positive leadership role on the team and has shown great maturity in his focus on providing a positive team atmosphere.”

Coach Jahna added that Williams has been willing to put in extra time before and after practice to increase his learning curve.

“Jordan is a consistently positive and optimistic student-athlete,” the coach said.

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Jordan is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed T-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Williams File

Name: Jordan Williams

Year in School: Junior

Town: Naples

Parents: Jessica Brown and Jesse Williams

Sports you play: Football, baseball

1. Best piece of advice you have received? Don’t worry about the long balls, just worry about the guarantee.
2. Who is your biggest fan? My dad, he goes to all of my games and is always there for everything.
3. I know I have had a good sports day when… I am exhausted and covered in sweat. I know I have done what I needed to do.
4. What is your favorite sport? Baseball. It is the most fun to play.
5. If I could change one thing about myself as an athlete, I would change… How I apply myself in the classroom.
6. What qualities make for a good teammate and whom do you consider a good teammate? A good teammate knows how to be a leader and can help other teammates. Quinn Piland. He will take the time to help teammates.
7. What do you believe you bring to your team? I believe I bring a good skill set, an athletic ability to my team, and a passing game.
8. What characteristics do you feel make for a good coach? They can control a team; the team respects them and follows them; they have to know what they are doing.