Jerry James (JJ) Banek-Gabelle '21 Recruiting Profile

I should get recruited because I feel that I can contribute a lot to any team because I am a person who gets along with everyone. In addition, I don't give up easily and am a fast learner who is willing to try new things. I am also a dependable athlete who has a 3.5-4.0 GPA. My goal one day is to surprise the world with what I can do. I have gone through a lot and the only thing that kept me moving was tennis and soccer. Up to this day, those two sports have helped me become a better person.  Soccer has always been a part of my life ever since I was little since I am originally from West Africa Sierra Leone. I play all different positions but my main ones are Goalkeeping and Striker/forward. Tennis has been another sport that was introduced to me through the process of my adoption. Ever since I learned to hit a ball with a racket, tennis became one of the key factors that helped me fit into my new family.  I really want to play one or both of these sports in college. I feel that I have something to offer. I don't consider myself as a D1, D2, D3, or any prospect as I am open to all opportunities. I consider myself a hardworking person who puts a lot of effort into the things that make me happy and will never back down even if I am losing badly. Thank you for reading this and hope you can consider me as a recruit for your team.