Andrew Kotecki '20 Recruiting Profile

I would never have imagined that after struggling to make it across the rink during my first few laps in hockey skates, that hockey would become my favorite sport.  I started as an 8 year old playing roller hockey in a neighborhood league, and by the time I was 10 I was playing on my first travel ice hockey team.  I’ve played on lower and upper level teams, this season playing as a AA player for the Piedmont Predators in both the CBHL and the EJEPL.  Although I was excited to make the AA Bantam team this year, I really learned a lot last year when I did not make the top Bantam team as a 13 year old.  Our team had a rough year, but instead of getting discouraged I made a decision to figure out where I needed to improve. I set specific goals for myself and worked hard until I achieved them.  I not only made the AA team this year, I was voted Captain by my teammates and coaches.  I am working on improving my leadership skills so that I can do my best in this role.

I know that in addition to trying to continually improve my hockey skills, I have to stay focused on my school work.  It is my goal to maintain a 3.5 or better GPA throughout my high school career.  I am open to all the options available after high school, and definitely want hockey to be part of that.  I am thankful to my parents for their support in helping me to continue to follow this path.