3 Dimensional Physical Therapy: Congratulation on winning
the Group IV SJ state championship!
Your team overcame a tough start to win it all. What did you have to do mentally to put the
start of the season behind you?
Anthony Diorio: The 3-3 start never truly fazed us. We did
start to treat every game like it was a playoff game after that start though.
That mentality brought our game to another level.
3D: And on top of that, congratulations on being named
Defensive Player of the Year in SJ by the Courier Post and Offensive Player of the Year in SJ by the Inquirer! You play
both linebacker and running back. Which
position to do you like to play more?
AD: I prefer to play linebacker. That was the position I
played for my first 3 years at Shawnee
so I take great pride in our Shawnee Defense. Being able to make contact with
an opposing player every play is a lot of fun, too.
3D: Running backs and linebackers
get a lot of wear and tear over the course of a full season. Did you have any
injuries during the season? What did you
and the athletic trainer do to allow you to play through the season and have
one of your best games in the State Championship?
AD: I pulled my groin the second
game of the season against Williamstown. I constantly received deep tissue
massages from the trainers and constantly had heat on my groin.
3D: As a four year starter for the Renegades, what is your
favorite memory of your high school career?
AD: My favorite memory from the past four years was walking
on the field with my brother for the first time. That was a special day for my
dad, brother (Robby, Shawnee '13), and me.
3D: Did you do any strength and conditioning training in the
off season? How hard did you work in the
winter, spring, and summer when the spotlight was not on you to have the
success that you have had this year?
AD: I worked out nonstop in the off season. I did strength training at Impact with Keith
Scott and when I was not there I was doing speed work with Luke Bonus.
3D: What are your remaining college choices to play at next
year?
AD: I am still going through the process and evaluating all
my options.
