Free Press: So who are you?
Matt Reid: I am a 22-year-old English major and I play golf. I’ve been playing golf for about ten years and it’s a big part of my life. But it’s not just the golf. I’ve made a lot of great relationships being on the team. I am from Cape Elizabeth and I am very family oriented. I love my family very much.
FP: Why do you love golf?
MR: Golf, in my opinion, is the most mentally challenging sport. It’s certainly not that physically demanding, although there are some aspects that are, but if you don’t have it between the ears then you can forget about it.
FP: So I understand you’ve been coaching for some time, tell us about it.
MR: The First team I coaches I was 19. It was a middle school tennis team in Cape Elizabeth. My assistant coach in high school asked me to do it. From there I coached middle school basketball and I have worked my way up to the high school. Coaching is a way to keep the competitive juices flowing. I love working with the kids which is also why I want to teach English.
FP: Where do you see yourself in a few years?
MR: In a few years I see my self in Southern Maine teaching and hopefully coaching. I guess I just want to have an impact on people’s lives. I’ve had some coaches that just been instrumental for me. I see myself coming back to Maine.
FP: Is there anything else you think people should know?
MR: I love meeting new people and golf has been a great way to do that.