Q&A with Robert Hines II
Robert Hines II
#33 - Defender, Winger
Team: Oakland Roots Soccer Club
Hometown: Concord, California
Passions & Hobbies: Music, Dancing, Poetry, Drawing, Rastafarianism, Exploring Vegan Foods, Cartoons
“Give kids the opportunity to find different passions. When you find different passions, it frees your highest spirit.”
On 4/27/20, Oakland Genesis teamed up with America Scores Bay Area to do its second Instagram Live Q&A session with Oakland Roots’ own Robert Hines II.
Here you can find some of Rob’s hometown heroes, favorite places to eat in Oakland, advice for younger players, and his desire to use soccer and his platform to lift up others. If you missed the session you can check out the full unedited version below.
Enjoy!
Full Q&A
Trying to stay sharp during shelter in place? Mom can help!
Rob and his trainer (his mom!) get some work in on the driveway!
Robert’s Town Favorites
Gary Payton
The Glove
Draymond Green
“There is no love like Oakland love” - Dray
Lake Merritt
“Post up and read, go to a coffee shop, catch the vibes.”
Town Vegan
Champa Garden
2102 8th Ave, Oakland CA
Veg Hub
2214 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
For Aspiring Young Players
“Have faith in yourself. Have belief in yourself that you can make it happen. Know that you are growing in many ways. You may not always see it, but you are. Be open to feedback. Drop that veil of emotion so you can see what the teaching is and apply it. Have a game plan: Today I’m doing this, tomorrow I’m doing this. Know what your dream is but stay present in the journey.”
“Ask for help. Don’t be scared to ask for help.”
Soccer and Community
“One of my goals is to use the platform that soccer has given me to help others. I think carrying my people on this journey with me…[and] making sure that they get some light…is important…People are doing some really dope stuff to support the whole community. My big [goals] are helping support, restore, inspire, shine light on the community and its dope people.”
Thoughts and Reflections from Oakland Genesis
We hope everyone enjoyed our second question and answer session, this time with Robert Hines II. We are grateful to Robert for sharing his passions, his perspective, and his infectious energy. Always a huge thanks again to Leah Morales, whose openness and curiosity keeps the forum interesting and exciting.
For us at Oakland Genesis, this session reinforced our feeling about the importance of listening to each other. All of our experiences are unique and our stories are what make us rich.
In Community,
Oakland Genesis Soccer Club
