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Adam Gross '17 Recruiting Profile
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2015 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Water polo has been a big part of my life since I was 9 years old. When I look back on my greatest memories, they are all about my teammates, great coaches and my experiences playing. I have learned so much about life from being part of a team. I have learned about success by working hard and never giving up. I take pride in my ability to pass with great precision which has made me the team leader in assists 3 years in a row as a Varsity starter. As well, I have a strong shot and I am a tough defensive player. I am an aggressive player but I play my game, not my opponent. I play with sportsmanship. My team is the most important thing when I am in the pool. My stats are proof that I play with the ability to see open players, with 68 assists, 53 goals, 49 steals and 13 field blocks.I look forward to going to a diverse school where I can play water polo at a competitive level, working hard, exploring my interests academically.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #10
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- After senior year, I will be a 4 year Varsity starte
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2015 Santa Barbara Premier Water Polo Club ( 18U)
- I have participated in 5 Junior Olympics with my club team, US Club Championships and many more competitions.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Mark Walsh
- Club Coach
- Ryan McMillen
- Other
- Daniel Leyson UC Davis Men's Water Polo Head Coach
- Club Coach
- Paul Wilson
- Club Coach
- Kevin Kuga
Events
- Camp/Event
- Steven Pal Memorial Tournament
- 10/30/15 to 10/31/15
- First place (Out of 32 teams)
- Camp/Event
- Wolf Wigo's Water Polo Camp
- Participated for 2 weeks in the summer of 2008, 2009 2011, 2012 as well as December 2012
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- Participated 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Did not participate in 2015 because I played in the Maccabi Games on the US Men's Water polo Team (Got Bronze Medal) Coach Dan Leyson was my coach
- Camp/Event
- US Club Championships
- Competed several times in this tournament and in 2014 got 2nd place
- Camp/Event
- San Diego Cup
- Third place winners while I was in the 14U's
Training
- Club team since Age 9, Varsity starter since Freshman year of high school
- 9 years
- Club season train 3 days a week plus early morning conditioning. High school season train 5 days/week for 2 hours and 3 mornings of weight training
- ODP
- 1 year
- Participated while in the 8th grade and competed in the finals.
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Games | 58/58 including Freshman and Sophomore |
| Goals Scored | 2013- 19 goals / 2014- 51 goals |
| Steals | 2013- 23 steals / 2014- 37 steals |
| Blocks | 2013- 1 field block / 2014- 10 Field blocks |
| Assists | 2013- 34 Assists / 2014- 58 Assists |
| Earned Ejections | 2013- 6 earned ejections / 2014- earned 10 |
| Shot Percentage | 2013- 38% / 2014- 49% |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. All of my classes are honors. Completed honors Geometry, honors Alg/Trig, honors English, honors Chemistry, honors Physics, and college level Spanish 101 and 102. Currently taking honors Pre-Calc and honors Biology.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Completed AP World History Currently in AP English and AP US History Spanish 101 and 102 Santa Barbara City CollegeRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesTeachers Aid at Congregation B'Nai Brith for 5th graders