Although just a junior, Kailua High School sweeper Trevor Tam already is a seasoned veteran for the Surfriders boys soccer team. Indeed, Tam has been in the starting lineup every game (when healthy).<\/p>\n
“Most of the defense is from my HISA team (Warriors), so we already know how each other plays,” said Tam, who was a Second Team Oahu Interscholastic Association All-Conference selection last season.<\/p>\n
With 16 returnees, Kailua figures to field one of the most experienced units in the OIA in 2013-14.<\/p>\n
“We’re looking for big things from Trevor,” Kailua head coach Steve Dignam said.<\/p>\n
Kailua was to open the season against Pac-Five Tuesday before turning its attention to a home date Saturday with Punahou.<\/p>\n
Tam took some time away from the practice field to visit with MidWeek<\/em>‘s Windward Oahu Islander<\/em>.<\/p>\n What is your earliest soccer-related memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n I began playing AYSO in Waimanalo when I was 6 years old. I liked it right away, considering everyone in my family was a soccer player.<\/p>\n Who’s had the biggest impact on you in your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n Probably my dad (Ranson). He’s always pushed me my whole life, in soccer and in school. School was always a priority.<\/p>\n What did you focus on during the off-season?<\/strong><\/p>\n I focused mainly on my foot skills and my communication. My coaches have told me that I’ve progressed.<\/p>\n Who among your team-mates is ready to have a “breakout” year?<\/strong><\/p>\n I’d say Chance Kealoha. He’s a sophomore who is going to have a good year.<\/p>\n Who is Kailua’s best “practice player,” the player who puts out the best effort on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/p>\n (Sophomore defender) Ripley Quebral.<\/p>\n What Internet site do you frequent the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n Google. I use it a lot. I use it for everything.<\/p>\n What is your least<\/strong><\/p>\n favorite household chore?<\/strong><\/p>\n Cleaning the yard. I have to rake all the leaves.<\/p>\n What movie could you watch over and over?<\/strong><\/p>\n Beverly Hills Cop.<\/em><\/p>\n Who are three of your favorite musical artists?<\/strong><\/p>\n Sam Hunt, Keith Urban and AC\/DC.<\/p>\n When you have free time, how do you like to spend it?<\/strong><\/p>\n I usually go to the beach, or I’m playing soccer.<\/p>\n You’re stuck on the island of Kahoolawe. You cam have an endless supply of one food. What would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n Chicken.<\/p>\n What celebrity would you most like to meet?<\/strong><\/p>\n (Professional soccer player Lionel Andr\u00e9s “Leo”) Messi (Cuccittini). <\/p>\n jackster.1969@yahoo.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Although just a junior, Kailua High School sweeper Trevor Tam already is a seasoned veteran for the Surfriders boys soccer..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-windward-oahu-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n