William Celli '22 Recruiting Profile

Hello.  My name is Will Celli and I have an avid passion for ice hockey.  My dream is to play hockey beyond the Junior level.  I would love the opportunity to take my excitement for hockey, learning, life, and people to a next level into college.    

I am at the start of my second season with the Worcester Railers Junior Hockey Club in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL).  I have been infused into a system that has a competitive game schedule, specific on and off ice training, as well as fosters player life towards independence.  During my first season with the Railers, I played a total of 42 games and tallied 10 goals and 11 assists.  We were fortunate to make it to the Championship in the Frozen Four in Providence.  

I would be a great candidate for any team, mostly because I am hard working, outgoing,  knowledgeable and highly skilled.  I overcome obstacles with perseverance and determination.  I can take on tasks that are asked of me.   I am willing to listen and accept critical feedback from coaching staff so I can implement new strategies onto the ice and into my life.  I am friendly and face adversity with an open mind.  

I feel that I am different from other candidates because I have high expectations,  great morale, and I am a strong leader.  I am loving, caring, funny, and I am courageous.  I am also willing to go above and beyond.    I work hard on and off the ice.  I believe that I have exceptional character that would make me an asset to a team.    Since High School graduation I have taken college courses through Bucks County Community College in the Kinesiology and Sports Studies Department with a concentration in Health Coach Certification.  Currently, I have a 3.4 GPA and have taken the following courses : Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Life and Health, Nutrition with a Registered Dietician, Interpersonal Communication, College Success Seminar, and Introduction to Psychology.   I know that I would like to pursue studies in the Health Science field.  

Through the course of my play, I have  received many compliments on two of my strengths.  First, my skating ability and second my hockey IQ.  I am able to play both sides of the ice and for my Tier I team was rostered to play both offense and defense during the season.  

Finally, I believe that I am a well-rounded teammate.  I believe in camaraderie amongst the team and treat it as family.  We must work together through any and all problems with respect and dignity.  I believe a successful team provides one another feedback and is willing to accept it with the desire to learn and grow.  I am capable and willing to provide my teammates with direct feedback that is motivating and supportive.  

I am excited to attend a college or university that offers a blend and balance of strong academics, a quaint campus life, and play for a team that is rooted in hockey traditions.  

Thank you for your time and attention, I look forward to hearing from you.