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Gareth Bell '21 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
I have always loved hockey, even before I was born. The first time my Mom felt me kick was at an AHL Calder Cup playoffs game when the Houston Aeros scored the first goal. I learned to skate at two, started playing hockey at three and never stopped. Playing hockey in Texas is different. While my friends all played football, I was passionate about being at the rink and never took a season off, playing house hockey, select teams, and summer leagues.
My goal for college is to graduate with a degree in computer science, and to play hockey for my school as much as is possible. I am tall, nimble, and keep in condition by swimming and playing water polo. I believe that hockey is a physical sport, but it is becoming more about skill than brute strength. To improve my abilities, I spend time out of practices and training sessions working on various techniques.
I am very determined and won't ever give up, whether it be in a game, practice, academics or anything else. I work as a referee, sing in the varsity choir, and volunteer teaching kids to swim.
I am part of the IB program, study hard, and maintain an above-average GPA. I understand that academics always come first, but hockey is a close second and if I can ever find a way to arrange my schedule to have more ice time, then I will do so in order to try to become the best player I can possibly be.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #22
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #22
- 2019 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #42
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #22
Individual Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Frank Prestogiovanni
- High School Head Coach
- Frank Prestigiovanni
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Ponderosa Finalist for 50 Breaststroke, High Points Award
- Water Polo
- 3 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Club/Travel Te | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| +/- | 3 | |
| Assists | 3 | 4 |
| Game Winning Goals | 0 | |
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Points | 4 | 6 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | |
| Shots on Goal | 6 | |
| Games Played | 3 | 19 |
| Record | 1-1-1 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. International Baccalaureate ProgramAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. World History AP English Language and Literature HL1 History of the Americas HL1Awards and Activities
- AwardsTri-M Honor Society
- ActivitiesVarsity Choir, Archery Competitions, Community Theater, Volunteer Swim Coach, Volunteer Etiquette Instructor for Junior Cotillion, Volunteer Tech for Community Theater, Lifeguard, Hockey Referee