Meet the Mystics - Adam Callaghan
Meet Adam Callaghan, a fifth-year member of the men's basketball team.
Name: Adam Callaghan
Year of Eligibility: 5th
Home Town: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Major: Education
How long have you been playing basketball?
Since I was 5 years old
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country
Why did you come to the Mount?
I’ve had a lot of close friends attend the Mount that played on the athletics teams and had good things to say about the community here, and the ability to get a solid education while furthering my playing career.
What is the most memorable moment in your career so far?
Winning my second ACAA championship with MSVU in the 2023-24 season
How would you describe your time with the team so far?
It has been very rewarding; we have been lucky to have different groups of guys who have gotten along well, and love to compete day in and day out
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A teacher/Business owner
What do you like to do for fun?
A lot of golf
Any pre-game superstitions/routines?
30 min nap, cup of coffee to the game
You can put three toppings on a pizza... what would they be?
BBQ sauce, chicken, and cheese
What's your favourite quote?
“The best preparation for tomorrow, is to do your best today”
Who is your biggest role model or inspiration in your sport?
My dad, Greg Callaghan
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to aspiring athletes?
Focus on what you can control day in day out, try not to get overwhelmed with things that are out of your control.
What’s your go to hype song before a game?
4am-8am G Herbo
If you could switch lives with one person for day, who would it be?
Derek Boudreau
What’s your dream vacation destination?
Hawaii
If you could live in any fictional world, which would you choose?
Harry Potter
What’s one item you could never live without?
Hats for sure
If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Coach Carter
How do you balance school with sport?
Take everything one task at a time, and make sure to communicate well to my coaches/professors
Favourite professional athlete? Jalen Brunson
Current favourite song? United in Grief- Kendrick Lamar
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? Halifax, Nova Scotia
Early bird of night owl? Night owl
Cats of dogs? Dogs
Would you rather travel to the past or the future? Future
Comedy or horror? Horror