Gabriela Popperl '22 Recruiting Profile

My goal in life is to always be the best I can be, weather that’s at hockey or a fun game of tag I always push myself to the best of my ability.
Hockey has taught me to be tough and push through hardships I face in life. Each time I step onto the ice I strive to be better myself mentally and physically. I’ve been through many hardships with hockey especially when I had to sit out my first year bantam season because I hurt my Achilles’ Tendon and attended physical therapy for over 3 months.  I felt incomplete without being able to practice and play, so now each practice I train as if it could be the last.  

At Fremd Highschool I’ve had many opportunities to take electives I’m interested in, and I love each class I get to attend. I’ve taken Culinary arts, Business Management, Forensics and Accounting. Getting to explore my options opens up a whole new world for me and I’m always intrigued to learn something new. 

Balancing hockey and school is a priority and I make sure that each gets done with my best efforts so that I can be the best student-athlete I can be. 

Thank you for your time! I cant wait to gain experience as a student-athlete being able to do what I love with both hockey and academics!