Cobra Spotlight- John Bretton & Josh Smith, Men's Lacrosse
The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at John Bretton and Josh Smith, members of the men's lacrosse team.
Name: John Bretton
Sport: Men's lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Year: Senior
Major: Physical education with a concentration in exercise science.
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker mainly for lacrosse but the whole round table thing really did it for me.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? I would have to say this year's senior game against Tusculum. It was the first real ‘home game’ for us on the soccer field and was a great atmosphere! Not only did we get the exciting overtime win, but your boy balled out.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? I feel like this is everyone's answer to this question, but it's the truth...BANDFEST!
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Baseball. I played my whole life before I made the switch to lacrosse in ninth grade.
Favorite class: Motor Learning with the one and only Dr. Parker!
Favorite professor: Coach Dan Schmotzer
Plans after graduation: Finding a way to pay off this college debt
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans, hands down.
Favorite type of music: Anything with 2Chainz in it. TRUUUUUUUU!
Favorite food: Whatever Grammy cooks
Favorite sports team: New York Giants
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show: Friday Night Lights
Most prized possession: My iPhone for music and selfie purposes
What is something people may not know about you? I love sappy love movies
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? JbRiLLa. It's just something one of my friends called me back in high school and it stuck.
One word that describes you: REAL
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Name: Josh Smith
Sport: Men’s lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Mendon, Mass.
Year: Junior
Major: Physical education with a concentration in exercise science.
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because it gave me a chance to get away from the snow.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Scoring the game-winning goals against Lynn and Mars Hill. That was fun.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Trying to parkour with Tim Ryan and falling out of a tree.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Soccer
Favorite class: Any physical education class.
Favorite professor: Dr. Bailey
Plans after graduation: Go back to school and coach lacrosse.
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights.
Favorite type of music: Anything but country.
Favorite food: Clam chowder.
Favorite sports team: New England Patriots and Boston Bruins
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite TV show: SportsCenter
Most prized possession: My backpacks; they go everywhere with me.
What is something people may not know about you? I was an Amcat before a Cobra.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Jush. It’s what everyone back home calls me.
One word that describes you: Clumsy