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Mirella Kades

2022 | NC: Durham
2.3K |
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Hard working, dedicated learner (in school and on the field), physically and mentally tough, multi-sport athlete, coachable, team player, member of varsity lacrosse team since 8th grade, strong lacrosse IQ

I started playing lacrosse in fifth grade for Rival, the local recreational league, and quickly fell in love with playing goalie. My love for lacrosse has been instilled in me by my many amazing coaches and teammates. I started playing for my club team, Carolina Fever, as a member of the U13 team as a goalie. Fall of my sophomore year, I was selected to be the goalie for the first North Carolina state club All-Star team, Carolina United 2022. Playing for Carolina United has been an amazing opportunity to play with teammates with whom I am less familiar and helped me adapt to different playing styles.

Being a member of Durham Academy's Varsity Lacrosse team since eighth grade has taught me how to be a leader on and off the field, even when working with people older than me. I played in over half of our games as an eighth grader, played in 13 out of 16 games with a 53% save percentage as a freshman, and started every game as a sophomore.

School sports have made my educational experience amazing because they allow me to form deep connections with teammates and mentors, provide a balance with academics, and give me pride in representing my school while doing something I love. I also play on Durham Academy's Varsity Field Hockey team and will be the starting goalie as a junior.

I love lacrosse and I am grateful for every opportunity I get to play. I am confident in my technical skills and my execution of saves and clears. I take pride in doing all of the conditioning with my team and staying in great shape. I am hardworking and dedicated to every task I take on. Although I am receiving support from my coaches on my journey to becoming a college athlete, I am taking the lead in this process and putting in the work to make my goal a reality.

I am passionate about academics and love learning. I have received High Honors in Scholarship throughout middle and high school. I am taking AP BC Calculus, AP Physics, and Honors Chemistry. I am passionate about engineering, design, and sustainability. I am the president of Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) service club at Durham Academy, and I have been volunteering with UMD since eighth grade. UMD is a food bank, clothing closet, soup kitchen, community center, and homeless shelter.

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Athletics
Honors & Awards:
- 2021 Recipient of The Steve Engebretsen Athletics Leadership Award
(The recipient of the leadership award is selected from all of the athletes at Durham Academy high school and is presented annually to an underclass student who has demonstrated strong leadership on and off the playing field)
- 2021 All-Conference
- 2021 Undefeated TISAC Conference Champions
- Voted Captain of the Varsity Lacrosse team for the 2021-2022 season
- #1 Seed in the East for State Tournament (2021)
- Member of Durham Academy Varsity Lacrosse (8th Grade - Present)
- Member of 2020 Carolina United 2022 state club All-Star team
- Member of 2019 Carolina United 2022 state club All-Star team
- 3x Duke University Lacrosse Camp All-Star Goalie
- Duke Lacrosse Camp Tournament Champion
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Other HS Sports Played:
Field Hockey: – 2020 Field Hockey All-State – 2020 All-Conference – 2020 Team MVP – Voted Captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team for 2021-2022 season – 2020 National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad (Scholar of Distinction) – News & Observer High School Athlete of the Week Nominee – Starting Varsity Field Hockey goalie as a junior – Captain of JV Field Hockey as a sophomore
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Relevant Lacrosse Accolades:
Junior Year Varsity Lacrosse (2021): – 53% Save Percentage. – 117 Saves in 13 Games. – 2 Games with 16 Saves. – 7.7 GAA. – Started and played all 50 minutes of every game. – Undefeated TISAC Conference Champions. – 11-2 Overall. – 2021 TISAC All-Conference. – #1 Seed in the East for State Tournament. – State Tournament Semifinalist. – Voted Captain for 2022 Season. – Recipient of The Steve Engebretsen Athletics Leadership Award (The recipient of the leadership award is selected from all of the athletes at Durham Academy high school and is presented annually to an underclass student who has demonstrated strong leadership on and off the playing field). Previous Years: Member of Durham Academy's Varsity Lacrosse team starting in 8th grade and played in over half of their games as an 8th grader. Had a 53% Save Percentage as a freshman. Played in 13 out of 16 games as a freshman. Started every game as a sophomore. Member of 2019 and 2020 Carolina United 2022 state club All-Star team.

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Coach Contacts
High School:
Durham Academy
Coach:
Debbie Rebosa
Team Name:
Durham Academy
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Club Name:
Ultimate Lacrosse
Coach:
Katy O'Mara
Team Name:
Ultimate NC 2022
Jersey Number:
3
2nd Club Name:
Carolina United
Coach:
Katy O'Mara
Team Name:
Carolina United 2022
Jersey Number:
11

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Academics
GPA (unweighted):
97-100; 4.0; A+
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For a full evaluation of Mirella's play, athleticism and academics, please contact me, the Recruiting Director.

Caylee Waters

Jul 15, 2020

Tremendous growth since meeting her 5 yrs ago. Mirella displays a strong technical aspect of goalie and is comfortable outside the crease, solid player! She consistently works hard to level up her game. Mirella is a joy to coach, she is engaged, dedicated, respectful and a leader.

Debbie Rebosa

May 28, 2020

Academically & athletically strong, Mirella is a gifted individual. She is a focused & driven leader on our team that is always willing to give 110% to better herself and others. For further evaluation on academics or athletic ability please contact me directly @ drebosa@yahoo.com.

Courtney Hexter

Nov 21, 2019

When asked to describe Mirella over the years the first words that come to mind are “baller” & “lax rat”. Mirella is one of the most dynamic gk’s I’ve coached in a long time. She loves to play, to challenge herself and is truly a coachable student of the game.

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