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Senior Spotlight: Nick Gaitan-Gaitan

Nick plays soccer and hockey for St. Louis Park.

Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both  and . Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the fall sports season.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?

Edwin van der Sar, because he was an amazing goalie

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How would you describe yourself in three words or less?

I’m the man!

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What is your favorite subject in school?

Physical Education

Do you have a favorite sports memory?

Going to State sophomore year

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Donahue (former St. Louis Park hockey coach)

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?

“I’ll Whip Your Head, Boy” by 50 Cent

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?

Northern Canada because I like the school

What are your plans next year (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?)

Going to college and playing soccer

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