SPORTING SUCCESS Eva Barton talks to James Hartill, after being awarded Academy Player of the Year at Warrington Wolves
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rom the perspective of someone I hold the sport close to my heart college work over rugby and who knows truly little on sport, as my dad was a coach for a rugby friends when I need to.” especially Rugby, it was refreshing team. to speak to James and get an insight "For you, what advice would into juggling sixth form and a sport Regarding my earliest memory, it you give to people in any he holds close to his heart, as well would have to be the Manchester sport?" as recently receiving an award that tournaments. The anticipation and has furthered his intent of going “Time management is a key nervousness I would get from it professional in rugby league. aspect of being part of a sport, was sickly but that stopped as especially a competitive one. soon as the game started.” "What was the award you But I say go for it, regardless of received? And on a personal what sport you take part of give it "Do you have a rugby idol?" level what does it mean to you?" 100%.” “I would have to say my dad. I “So, I won the under 19 player of have always looked up to him and the year award for the Warrington rugby is something we can share Wolves.” together. But for famous rugby players I would say, Owen Farrel, I “I was obviously really proud of think he’s awesome.” myself and honored to receive this award, especially being in my first "How are you managing school year of the academy.” expectations whilst enduring a competitive sport?" "How old were you when you started to play rugby and what “I do have to admit I find it difficult, is your earliest memory of and I envy people who find it easy. playing?" Training 5 times a week, mainly on weekdays 3-6 - after a long day at “From what I can remember I’ve college it can take it out of me. But played rugby since I could walk, it’s all worth it in the end, I prioritise
