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FVA Student-Athlete Spotlight

FVA Spotlight: Luckson Ballard, Fond du Lac Soccer and Track and Field

Name: Luckson Ballard

School: Fond du Lac

Year in School: Sophomore

Sports: Soccer, Track and Field

Other school clubs/activities: Youth In Government and Forensics

Parents’ names: Stephanie Ballard

Siblings’ names: Kimberly and Stanley

Favorite aspect of your school: The opportunities the school provides, such as the classes, activities, clubs, and sports teams. 

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? The community service project that I've been involved in that has been most rewarding is Sleep In Heavenly Peace. I believe that because we got to help build beds for people who did not have them; I don't know about you but I love my bed. 

What is your favorite class? French class

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Schipper

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? The best advice one of my coaches gave me was Mrs. Johnson (my Forensics Coach) telling me "do something you are passionate about otherwise it won't be fun."

Favorite youth coach: Josh Reider

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Neenah's boys soccer field

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Antonio Thompson from Oshkosh North

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: When I was the chairman for the Youth In Government Media Director Election at the Madison Capitol

Favorite professional team: Haiti's National Women's soccer team 

Favorite professional athlete: Usain Bolt

College or post-high school plans: Unsure of what path I will take

What is your desired major/career field? Education or Psychology

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I love Broadway shows

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Go to other countries such as France and Haiti

What is your dream job? Something with educating people

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Lil Nas X

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... sleeping

A non-athletic talent I have is…: Public Speaking