Tej is invaluable to the Mater Dei ice hockey program. He is an extremely hard working and attentive player, who’s work ethic and leader ship qualities are constantly on display. He is an aggressive, physical defenseman who’s presence as captain commands respect from players in our locker room and throughout the league. He is a natural leader, who takes pride in challenging our group to be their best each and every time we hit the ice. He is the type of player and captain every coach wants to have.

Tej is a big body defensemen with a great stick, athleticism, and work ethic. He has been a starter at Mater Dei HS since his freshman year and has been under the wing of several talented and cerebral defensemen over the previous 2 seasons.Tej is now becoming a leader of one of the top defenses in California as he enters his Junior year. His love for the game and his teammates will ensure continued growth for himself and the guys around him for years to come.

Tej is a very technical and sound defenseman. His lacrosse IQ is outstanding, he is very receptive to constructive criticism and applies it to his game. He has the ability to dictate where the offensive player goes and has the skill to be a take away defender without giving up position. His stickwork is above average for a player his age and he is a vacuum off the ground. Tej is the definition of a coachable player, with his natural skill and his work ethic to be better, the sky is truly the limit for him and his lacrosse career.

Tej has shown constant improvement as an athlete and a player. He listens to the coaching and works to make the adjustments. He has good size with room to fill out and he plays tough. His second sport of hockey has helped him grind on the gb's and helped him be spatially aware in holding his positioning and angles.

Tej is a cerebral defenseman who really understands when and where he needs to be on the field. He uses his size and athleticism to set himself up for success when he is defending the ball. His stick skills allow him to be creative in his approach to the game and adds an extra element to clearing the ball. Overall, Tej is a coaches dream in his approach and work ethic towards lacrosse and the way he always pushes himself to become a better player!