60-second interview: Jaden Etienne-Simmonds - Defensive line
In our latest 60-second interview, we caught up with the Knights’ Jaden Etienne-Simmonds.
Name: Jaden Etienne-Simmonds
Age: 20
Height: 6ft 3in
Weight: 140.5kg
Position: Defensive line
Experience: GB National Team, University Level
What is your favourite Knights memory?
Winning our first game collectively, seeing our hard work come to fruition was such a refreshing feeling.
When did you join the Knights and what made you stay?
I joined the Knights in May 2021 and from session one they welcomed me into friendship groups, introduced me to the team, and each player welcomed me individually which was a shock to me. It became more than football when I was invited to go out with players.
I stayed because I see so much potential in this team and it is clear we can go far but, more importantly, it betters me as a person and as a player and all I want to do is become a better footballer and a better man.
What advice would you give to someone joining the sport?
Express yourself and don’t be afraid to be who you are; it’s a such a welcoming sport.
Why should players pick the Knights?
For a ‘Div 2’ side they have some ballers but other than that it has a real family feel. Pre-game, mid-game and post-game we all have each others’ backs and that is how we are able to progress week in and week out, because there is a level of love and trust within the team and coaching staff.
Become a Knight
Follow in Jaden’s footsteps and join him in becoming a Knight! To become a Knight, you don’t need any previous experience of American Football, and we welcome players of all shapes and sizes.
Contact us if you have any questions and visit our schedule to see when we train.