Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Nick Cochart, Amy Cochart

Siblings: I have one younger brother, Nolan Cochart.

Position or events: In football I play quarterback and linebacker, in basketball I play forward and in track I throw shotput and discus, while also running the 4x200.

Career highlight: Winning first team all conference for football.

At what age did you start playing your sport(s)?

I started playing football and basketball at age 9. I started doing track and field at age 13.

Who introduced you to your sport(s)?
My dad inspired me to play football because he had previously played at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The other sports I joined to be with friends.

What is your favorite sport?
Football.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?
There have been times where it has been difficult to make sure I am getting all my work done on time, but my teachers have always been supportive when I needed help in getting an assignment done.

What is your favorite part about your sport(s)? What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?
I love the team atmosphere with all sports that I play. I think the memories that I have made and will continue to make will last a lifetime.

What would you say is your biggest asset on the court?

I feel like I play to my strengths and help the team in every way I can.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?
Winning conference in football.

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)?
As I look back I see how much I have grown as a person, and an athlete. I believe I have worked hard to become the person I want to be now and in the future.

Do you take any extra steps to prepare for a big game, outside of regular training?
Try to eat clean, save energy throughout the day.

What has been your favorite experience with being a senior this year?
Teaching underclassmen how to do things and overall trying to be a person they look up to.

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to?

All of my coaches have been great in each of the sports I have played in, and I’ll always remember sharing the field with some of my closest friends during football.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I enjoy hunting and fishing while not playing sports.

Favorite movie/TV show?
“Happy Gilmore.”

Future plans? (college, major, career, etc.)
I plan to go to college and pursue a career in being a Physician Assistant.