Theopolis K. Caldwell
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: Proviso West High School (Hillside, IL)
College: Central State University
Profession: Student Life Coach
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Favorite College Team: Illinois
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bears (Right now it pains me to say that)
Favorite High School Conference: I don’t have one to be fair.
Tell us a little about yourself: My wife To’Nia and I have been married for 8 years. We have three kids (Tyrone 14, Theopolis Jr. 6, and Maximus 1). I am on my church’s media ministry team.
What do you like most about covering high school sports? I’ve always loved the fact you see these athletes and coaches give their all no matter what. A team could be down by a significant margin and see the athletes and coaches keep fighting. That has always been great to see despite the adversity — like they are out there competing like it’s their last game.
What life motto/phrase do you stand by? Live, Laugh, Love
Favorite movie: Coming to America (The first one)
Favorite music artist: Common
Favorite food: Burgers
What is one thing that you are really good at? I am great at trivia games, especially sports and music trivia.
What is your go-to karaoke song? If I had one it would be Luthor Vandross “Never Too Much”
How does a perfect weekend look like for you? Doing nothing but hanging out with my wife and sometimes my kids if they’re not at their grandparents’ house
What’s your favorite movie genre? I LOVE ACTION FILMS!
What game are you really good at? I wanna say Monopoly
What’s your biggest time waster? Being on my phone searching through social media
What’s the furthest you’ve ever traveled? Europe
