Josiah Cockrill

Biography

Favorite quote?

• “Never let school get in the way of learning” – Randy Cockrill

 

If you could, what would you do to help make the world better and why?

• Give a meal to everyone that doesn’t have food because everyone should be able to eat

 

What has been your greatest moment in life so far, athletically and non-athletically?

• Being able to play on the same basketball team as my older brother in high school

 

Who are 5 famous people that you would like to spend a day with, dead or alive?

• Harry Potter, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Dumbledore, Denzel Washington

 

Best advice you have received? Best advice you would give someone?

• Nothing good comes easy.
• No matter what happens you got to keep your head up and keep working hard.

 

What Bible verse have you been most impacted by and why?

• Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – It proves that nothing is impossible when you got God in your corner.

 

What is your career ambition?

• Pro sports agent.

 

Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?

• My two older brothers. I look up to them so much and they’re very encouraging and insightful to me as I grew up.

 

A few of Favorites

• TV Show? Modern Family
• Ice Cream flavor? Cookies ‘n Cream
• Movie? Friday Night Lights
• Superhero? Batman
• Meal? Grilled chicken and mashed potatoes
• Piece of clothing? Briercrest winter jacket
• Book? Marley and Me
• Course at Briercrest? Spiritual Formations
• Vacation destination? Greece
• Scent/smell? Fresh clothes/new car smell
• Pro Sports Team? Vancouver Canucks
• Pro Athlete: David Booth
• Genre of music? Rap and country
• Song? “Kick it in the sticks” – Dierks Bentley