Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/19/24
Coatesville 2026 midfield/attack Kelsey Gathercole has verbally committed to play Division I lacrosse at Saint Francis University.
Kelsey Gathercole profile:
High school: Coatesville HS, Coatesville, PA
Position: Midfield/attack
Grad year: 2026
College committed to: Saint Francis University
Club team: Philadelphia Freedom 2026 Red
Lacrosse honors: Philly National Team 2024, IWLCA Player of the Match x4, Freshman Varsity Starter
Academic honors: National Honors Society, Morgan’s Message Ambassador, Interact Club Board Member
Expected major: Nursing
Why did you choose Saint Francis? “I chose Saint Francis because they offer the best for me personally. They have the No. 1 nursing program in PA, and I will get to play lacrosse at a high level and have a complex major. The coaches made me feel right at home, and I got the feeling of ‘this is it’ right when I went.”
Thank Yous: “My parents have continued to support me through thick and thin! I couldn’t put into words about how much they’ve been there for me through such a crazy time of recruiting, from driving me everywhere to being my biggest fans 24/7! As well as my two Freedom coaches, Hannah and Kevin Goforth, for being the best coaches; I couldn’t thank them both enough for countless hours of coaching to helping with recruiting, plenty of phone calls and pushing me to better myself each practice. Also, my high school coach, Amanda Pittenger, for always pushing me and believing in me as a player on and off the field. I would not be in this position today without them! My family, coaches, friends and of course the Saint Francis coaches; thank you coach Gott and coach Mann for giving me this amazing opportunity and welcoming me with open arms!!”
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