George Arendale '22 Recruiting Profile

Release the Kraken!

I feel that rise up within me when I jump into the tank.  

A bit of History -I first began playing water polo in the midlakes summer league up in Bellevue Washington- just east of Seattle.  I quickly realized I wanted to play water polo on Club so I begged my mom to sign me up for Northwest Water Polo Club.  I enjoyed The outdoor practices- at times deck temps were in the 20s, snow piling up behind the coaches- who wore parkas and boots.  It was invigorating.  I wanted more.  I attended JOs with NWPC along with other tournaments in  California, Oregon, Washington, and BC Canada.  I was a swing player for JV and varsity my freshman year at Interlake High School and often started Varsity games.  I earned MVP JV player in the league.  We moved to Atlanta right after JOs 2019 and I joined Norcross High School, starting as a sophomore on the varsity squad.   

What I Bring- I bring work ethic(thanks dad!) drive, and tenacity.  I may not be the fastest swimmer in a swim race but I’ll beat anyone to a ball- my scrap and determination closes any gap quick.  I am both a decisive player- quick to pull the trigger with a smart play, and a coach able player- pivoting my game when coach points out something.  

I want to play in college- because I’m not done with this sport yet.  The call of the Kraken is still within and I can’t ignore it- I must feed it.