Harriton golfer Nick Wert is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week

The Harriton senior captain has been a key factor in the Rams’ fine start this year, and shot two-under-par 33 at Springfield earlier this month. Last fall, he placed eighth at the Central League Tournament, earning second team all-league honors and qualifying for individual Districts, and was a key player in the Rams qualifying for team Districts. Harriton golf coach Brian Dobak said, “Where Nick really shines is in his great leadership ability – he’s exactly what you’re looking for when you’re assembling any team together. He rallies people together. He’s respectful of opposing players and coaches, as well as his teammates. He builds up others around him and helps them improve. He understands the importance of integrity. Nick is an example of exactly what I want my underclassman and future golfers to understand – the process of improvement that is possible with hard work, and the importance of leadership not just in sports but in life and business.”

Fun facts – Nick Wert

Favorite book: American Gods, by Neil Gaiman.

Favorite author: Neil Gaiman.

Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones.

Favorite movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Favorite athlete: Steve Yzerman.

Favorite pre-match pump-up song: I Can’t Stop-Flux Pavillion.

Favorite teams: Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers.

Favorite place to visit: Nantucket Island.

Favorite pre-game meal: Bagel with cream cheese and turkey.

Favorite color: Green.

Person I most admire: “Steve Yzerman, his leadership on the Detroit Red Wings back-to-back Stanley Cup victories and his composure as a leader gives me a model not only as a captain but as a person as well.”

Birth date: Nov. 25, 1998 in Bryn Mawr.

Family members: Parents John and Sherry, brothers Mike (age 30) and Chris (26).