Class 2013: Combination of discipline and hard work equates to defensive success for Ontario’s Robbie White

Today, CFC shines the spotlight on Class 2013 star defensive back from the Bishop Tonnos Titans, Robbie White.  Robbie began playing football in grade nine.

Robbie White
Positions:

Defensive Back (Free Safety, Halfback)
Height/Weight:

6’0, 180 lbs
Teams:

Bishop Tonnos Titans (high school:  HWCAA)

Hamilton Ironmen (junior varsity/varsity:  OVFL)

Team Ontario West
Commitment:

None
Consideration:

Acadia, Carleton, Guelph, McMaster, Queen’s, Toronto, Open
Class:

2013
Since grade nine, Robbie has developed into a defensively sound talent in Ontario football.  Among the teams he played for include the Hamilton Ironmen of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) and his high school team, the Bishop Tonnos Titans of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Athletic Association (HWCAA).
During his gridiron career, the Titans defensive back has been the recipient of many honours including Bishop Tonnos Junior Athlete of the Year, Golden Horseshoe all-star selection and OVFL all-star selection.  Moreover, he was named a captain of the junior Titans championship team.
This past July, Robbie represented his home province as a member of Team Ontario West at the 2012 Football Canada Cup in London, Ontario.
While he’s experienced so many special football experiences, two events stand out as the highlights of his young gridiron career thus far.
“My most memorable football experiences have got to be winning a championship with my junior team in high school but nothing compares to having the opportunity to represent Team Ontario West this past summer and bring home a bronze medal,” explains Robbie.  “That has got to be one of the most memorable and exciting experiences of my life.”
There are two coaches that have played a role in developing the Titans defensive back into the player he’s become on the field.
“The most influential people in my life are my first coach, Shawn McPhee with my junior team in high school,” comments Robbie.  “He was the one who first taught me the game and he was the one who taught me how to truly love and appreciate the game.”
The next one is Coach Rob Underhill who has coached me with the Hamilton Ironmen as well as with Team Ontario West.  He is the coach who has taught me the most about the game and how to be a great player as well as a great person.”
However, there is one person who’s had the biggest impact on the standout’s life.
“Lastly my mom because without her, I wouldn’t be able to have accomplished anything,” says Robbie.  “She is always looking out for me and helping me to succeed and she is always there supporting me at every practice and game and I am truly grateful for all that she has done for me.”
After high school is completed, the student-athlete has future academic, football and career aspirations he would like to achieve.
“As for university, I am interested in majoring in business and completing my degree,” adds Robbie.   “When I am older and done playing football, I would love to be able to coach my own team and help the next generation of football players to achieve their goals like my coaches have helped me to do.”
Overall, the game of football has given Robbie the recipe in how to achieve success in all aspects of his life, especially with achieving those future goals.
“Football has taught me how to be a patient and disciplined person in everything I do,” says Robbie.   “It has also taught me how to be respectful with everybody and everything around me.”
“However, the most important thing it has taught me is how to work hard both in school and in my everyday life. Without these key character traits it makes it hard to succeed both in life and on the football field.”
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