Nolan Balke '19 Recruiting Profile
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2017 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Starting later than the average hockey player, I have made up a lot of loss time with on ice training. Since playing, I have taken every team and level of playing seriously. This goes as well with my schooling. During the 2016-2017 season I played hockey for East Islip High School and we won the championship. I never tried out for the high school team because I wanted to focus on my schooling and I made the IceCats 16U AA travel team already. I was asked to play for East Islip again because of my previous year's success. Balancing schoolwork, hockey and work have taught me time management. I know this will help me be better prepared for college.
What separates me from other goalies is my commitment and speed. I was taught "smooth is fast and fast is smooth". I never show emotions on or off the ice; it helps keep me focused.
2015 season (Gulls) we came in 2nd place
2016 season (high school JV) we came in 1st
Athletics
High School Information
- 2016 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #70
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Regional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2017 Ice Cats (Tier II)
- 2017-2018 season schedule is TBA
- 2015 Gulls (Tier II)
- Played in the EJEPL League and LIAHL League. Won the 2015-2016 Congressional Cup
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Chris Testa
- Travel / Club Coach
- Mike Dee
Events
- Camp/Event
- Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League - 2017
- 8/25/17 to 8/27/17
- Camp/Event
- Pro Crease
- 7/10/17 to 7/14/17
- Goalie Camp
- Camp/Event
- North American AA Summer Tournament
- 6/02/17 to 6/04/17
Training
- Team Training &Goalie Coaching
- 5 years
- I train whenever the team trains and I have two coaches that I train with for goalie skills weekly. I also do goalie clinics. I have made this a ritual for training for over three years.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Most of my classes are Honors. The others are International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. I have been making Honor roll every quarter in High SchoolAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. IB (international baccalaureate)- English, HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsPresidents Award, High Honors
- ActivitiesWork
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