GoTrendSA interviews Moroka Swallows player, Larry Cohen!

GoTrendSA: Larry, thanks for joining us on GoTrendSA, tell us a little more about yourself!

Larry Cohen: Thank you having me. Keep reading and you will find out a bit more about me….

GoTrendSA: So Larry, you’re currently apart of the popular soccer team, Moroka Swallows, how has the experience treated you so far?

Larry Cohen: I have really enjoyed my time at Swallows and for me its a honour and privilege to play for one the biggest and oldest teams in South Africa.

GoTrendSA: What got you started in soccer?

Larry Cohen: My father was a professional soccer player so I think it was just in the blood. For as long as I can remember, I just wanted to play soccer and there was nothing else I wanted to do, there was just a fire/burn inside me to play this beautiful game!

GoTrendSA: Playing soccer obviously means you have to keep yourself at optimum fitness! Can you give us a little insight into your training/health schedule?

Larry Cohen: Obviously my body is important tool for me to do well in my job. On a normal week I wake up at about 6 and gym from 6:30 to 7:30 then have breakfast, and off I go to train with the team. We normally have to be in 8 for 8:30 and train for about 2 hours. I also work with a guy named Craig Lewis who is a sports scientist who helps me with my speed and strength training.

GoTrendSA: Soon, you’ll be off soon to join Team Lithuania in the Euro 2016 qualifiers, this is a huge opportunity! Are you excited?

Larry Cohen: Yes, I’m very excited and looking forward to the game. It’s an important game for us in terms of qualifying for the Euro cup next year, so hopefully we can get a result against England!

GoTrendSA: Larry, when you’re not on the field or training, what else do you do in your free time?

Larry Cohen: I am starting to get involved in some business stuff so trying to get that up and running but other than that in my free time I just like to chill, relax and listen to music.

GoTrendSA: Larry, have you got any advice for anyone keen on getting into pro soccer?

Larry Cohen: Dedicate yourself, Work hard and most important believe in yourself. If you want it bad enough and you do those things. I think you’re definitely headed in the right direction!

GoTrendSA: What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?

Larry Cohen: I definitely think being called up to the Lithuanian National team for the qualifier this month is one of the biggest highlights of my career. I think every footballers dream is to play at international level.

GoTrendSA: Larry, where can we catch up with you on social media!

Larry Cohen: You can catch me on Twitter @larry_cohen and Instagram: @larry_cohen.

GoTrendSA: Lastly, we have to ask, what are you hoping to achieve this year?

Larry Cohen: Obviously with the national team I want to qualify for the Euro cup next year and at club level with Swallows, I just want to finish as high up as possible in the league.