"Every week CourtCred.com will view the stats that our V-Card holders post of their games. During the first week of this contest, Parkview HS sophomore wing Andre Chatfield caught our eyes with a 25 point and 13 rebound performance against South Cobb HS on November 22, 2011.
CourtCred: What training did you use to prepare for the breakout game that you had
against South Cobb?
Andre Chatfield: As I always do before any game, I got up a bunch of shots after shoot-around with one of my teammates. This is the time where we try for perfection on our jump-shot and try to find our rhythm before the game. So far, this pre-game routine has always worked for me. I also did a few stations in the weight room to be in tip top shape for the game.
CourtCred: You scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. How did you score your
points that night and where did you get most of your rebounds?
Andre Chatfield: Most of my rebounds came off of missed shots on both the offensive and defensive ends. Every game, I make it a goal to grab at least ten rebounds and so far I haven't failed. I like to get in the paint to earn my points, so I looked to drive to the hole most of the time. Because of my pre-game routine, my jump-shot gave me my first 10 or so points in the beginning of the game.
CourtCred: What is the one thing you feel you do well at on the basketball court?
Andre Chatfield: I feel that I am very versatile and I am able to play all postions on the floor. Anything my team needs me to do, whether its guarding the best man on the floor or taking the ball up the court, I can do it. I feel this is a very important asset and I look to keep these features handy throughout the season.
CourtCred: What would you say you need to improve on?
Andre Chatfield: I would really like to stress working on my jump-shot and ball handling. For me, form and ball rotation is key and these things are a few necessary features that I tend to lack when it comes to my shooting ability. I would also like to improve on my ball handling because, as a guard, I need to be able to create a shot and easily get to the basket which requires a good handle with the ball.
CourtCred: What would you say is the main reason why a college coach should recruit
you?
Andre Chatfield: I will do whatever it takes to get to the next level and I am also a very hard worker. I've been told by many of my coaches that I'm coachable and versatile enough to fit into many different styles of programs. I strive to better myself whenever I get a chance to get in the gym."
-Corey Cooper, CourtCred
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