By Clarissa Olson Posted June 6, 2019
Every sports year has its ups and downs. This year, we’ve seen it all, from the greatest of victories to the harshest of losses. Like every year before, one athlete has risen to the top. This year, the honor of The Brand 2019 Student-Athlete of the Year goes to Brendan Domire.
Domire not only secured a spot on the varsity team in all three of his sports but also excelled in doing so.
“We don’t have many three-sport athletes that produce the way he has produced,” said varsity football coach Taua Cabatbat.“As athletes are concerned, he did a really good job contributing to Lowry High School’s athletic program.”
It is easy to shy away from athletic involvement because of the difficulty involved. Despite the challenges and fatigue that come with a tri-sport schedule, Domire wouldn’t have had it any other way.
“I’ve always played sports,” said Domire. “I love sports, so any time off, it just feels like I’m not doing what I should be doing. And I just have a love for all three games-football, basketball, and baseball. I enjoy playing all three of them, and I like competing at all times, so it wasn’t really hard for me to say, ‘Hey, I want to play this sport.’ I couldn’t go without playing a sport.”
It was that love and enthusiasm that made Domire’s athletic talent.
“He plays with passion,” said Cabatbat. “When he is determined, whether it’s football, basketball, or baseball, he gives his all, and he’s willing to do whatever…He was the first one willing to step up and put himself out there. He’s never played the position before, or we’ve never seen him at practice before, but we believe that he had enough passion in him that he was going to excel. If he said he wanted to do it, we gave him free rein. That’s what separates him from a lot of athletes.”
Domire really had it all when it came to his athletic career. The enthusiasm, the prowess, even the respect.
“His senior year, he really bloomed into a leader; not only on the football field, but what I’ve seen basketball and baseball-wise,” said Cabatbat. “A lot of people look up to the effort that he’s put in and understand that he is that guy that they trust to follow…I think he has a really good sense of humor. He’s true to his friends, and I think that those qualities, those traits of a leader, really shine.”
After graduation, Domire hopes to continue his athletic career, but his top priority is pursuing his dream of becoming a Physical Therapist.
“I can stay close to sports,” said Domire. “I have sports in my heart; I always want to stay around it in some way.”
After a fulfilling athletic career, the only thing Domire regrets is his utilization of time.
“I wish I’d taken a little bit more time to put more of the little details in, instead of rushing through and trying to get to the bigger picture,” said Domire. “I kind of said, ‘I’ll do it next week…I’ll do it tomorrow.’ I wish I’d have taken the time to slow down and just enjoy and try to work on the smaller things. I know everyone says it, but it definitely goes by quickly. I mean, I remember freshman year like it was yesterday, and now I’m a senior graduating in a couple of days. Enjoy the little things, and make as many friends as you can, and make the best out of it.”
