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“He was like the male father-figure in my life,” Dom …
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Dominick Barlow credits his grandfather as a significant male father-figure in his life, highlighting the impact of his support during childhood sports. Barlow emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the values instilled in him through their relationship.
In media availabilities, there’s a calmness to Dom’s voice. It’s deep, with the bass in it standing out the lower he speaks. His intelligence is obvious when you watch how he plays and hear how he talks about the game. His self-awareness is a trait clear to anyone who speaks with him for more than a few minutes. He’s a team player, through and through, but he’s also confident in his own abilities. Much of this seems ingrained in him by his grandfather. “He was like the male father-figure in my life,” Dom said. “He doesn’t say much. Really keeps to himself. … When I was growing up, just playing at the park, he’d always take me and watch me play with other kids. He just instilled playing sports and that aspect of my life. Being a part of a team — he was always super big on that.”
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Q&A
How did Dominick Barlow's grandfather influence his sports career?
Dominick Barlow's grandfather instilled a love for sports and teamwork in him, often taking him to play at the park and supporting his development as a player.
What qualities does Dominick Barlow attribute to his grandfather?
Barlow describes his grandfather as a calm, self-restrained figure who emphasizes the importance of being a team player and has significantly shaped his character and confidence.