Jermaine Caines

Sports Enthusiast & Video Game Connoisseur

Personal Information

Objective

To showcase my unparalleled prowess in sports and video games, demonstrating how my exceptional achievements have shaped me into a multi-talented individual with a unique blend of physical and virtual skills.

Sports Experience

Soccer

1983 - 2014

  • 1983: Embarked on a legendary soccer journey, kicking off a storied career.
  • 1989: Scored first goal, instantly becoming a hometown hero.
  • 1990: Achieved first hat trick, solidifying my status as a scoring machine.
  • 1989-1990: Selected for all-star teams, dazzling fans and foes alike.
  • 1988: Received the prestigious "Afterburner" award for exceptional speed and flair.
  • 1992: Unsuccessfully tried out for the High School JV team, a testament to my humble beginnings.

Basketball

1987 - 1999

  • 1987: Took up basketball, swiftly mastering the small forward position.
  • 1990: Scored a career-high 12 points, a memorable highlight.
  • 1991: Won league championship, showcasing my team spirit and determination.
  • 1992: Did not make the High School freshman team, proving that even legends face obstacles.

Football

1991 - 1994

  • 1991: Began playing football, revolutionizing the roles of wide receiver and defensive back.
  • 1993: Starred on the JV team, earning accolades such as:
    • Langley High School Player of the Week
    • One strip fumble and recovery
    • One interception
  • 1994: Secured a starting position on the varsity team, with two fumble recoveries in a single game as the crowning achievement.
  • 1994: Suffered a collarbone injury, a dramatic end to a promising season.

Track

1992 - 1994

  • 1992: Joined the track team, quickly becoming a versatile sprinter, running 100, 200, 300, 500 meter races as well as the 4 x 100 meter relay.
  • 1994: Competed in the Penn Relays, an honor for any track athlete.
  • 1994: Ran a 4.8-second 40-meter dash, leaving competitors in the dust.

College Intramural Sports

1995 - 1999

Adult Co-ed Floor Hockey

2008 - 2018

Season Tickets to Sports Teams

Washington Redskins

2006 - 2016

  • Attended unforgettable games:
    • 2006: The Blocked-Field-Goal Game
    • 2015: The "You like that!" game
  • Witnessed playoff battles, lending my support to the team during critical moments.

Washington Capitals

2014 - 2016

  • Season ticket holder, present at key games:
    • 2012: Triple overtime loss to New Rangers
    • Ovi's 1,000th point: A historic milestone
    • Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 Victory: A night to remember
  • Attended approximately 5 playoff games, adding to the electric atmosphere.

Other Memorable Sporting Events

  • 2019: Game 4 of the Baseball World Series, Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros

Parent Sports Spectator

Oldest Son's Rugby

  • Attended every match of son's inaugural season, beaming with pride.
  • Witnessed son's "Most Improved Player" award, a highlight of my spectator career.

Oldest Son's Cricket

  • Supported son during the first tournament of his cricket season, cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines.

Video Game Experience

ColecoVision

Received in 1983

  • Mastered a collection of classics:
    • Donkey Kong
    • Donkey Kong Jr
    • Smurfs
    • Mouse Trap

Nintendo

Received in 1986

  • Dominated the 8-bit era with accomplishments including:
    • Super Mario Bros: Completed with and without warping.
    • Techmo Bowl: Achieved a legendary 100-yard touchdown pass.
    • Kung Fu: Mastered the art of digital martial arts.

IBM PS/2

Received in 1990

  • Excelled in the following:
    • Monkey Island: Completed both installments, unraveling every secret.
    • 688 Attack Sub: Conquered the demo version, proving tactical prowess.

Sega Genesis

Received in 1995

  • Showcased sports gaming dominance:
    • FIFA 1995
    • NBA Live 1996

Playstation

Received in 1996

  • Continued to set high scores and complete games:
    • FIFA '97, '98
    • NBA Live '97

Playstation 2

Received in 2001

  • Cemented my legacy in the gaming world:
    • FIFA '02
    • Metal Gear Solid 2
    • NBA Live '03
    • SOCCOM Navy Seals 1, 2
  • 2004: Played online for the first time, opening a new chapter in competitive gaming.

Playstation 3

Purchased in 2006

  • Continued to achieve greatness:
    • FIFA '05, '06, '17
    • Assassin's Creed Black Flag
    • Metal Gear Solid 4
    • L.A. Noire