Lords standout in early stages of recruitment
Nelson Lords lineman Joel VanGemert is hoping to build off last yearās championship season.
Joel VanGemert
Position(s):
Offensive Line (Guard, Tackle), Defensive Line (Tackle)
Height/Weight:
6ā1, 270 lbs
Teams:
Burlington Stampeders (OFC)
Nelson Lords (High School)
Commitment:
None
Official Visits:
None
Consideration:
Open
Class:
2018
Joel VanGemert is a winner.
The 6ā1, 270 pound tackle is hoping to build on an impressive 2014-2015 season where Joel won two championships.
Joelās high school team, the Nelson Lords based out of Burlington, were the best team in the Halton Secondary School Athletic Association (HSSAA). The Lords won the HSSAA Tier 1 Championship, upsetting the M.M. Robinson Rams in an exciting final that ended up being Joelās highlight of the season.
Joel also won with the Burlington Stampeders of the Ontario Football Conference (OFC), whoās bantam team went 8-0 and won the 2015 Bantam Championship.
Joel played a significant part in both of his teamās championship playing a range of positions including offensive guard, offensive tackle, and defensive tackle to help his teams.
Joelās impressive season earned him a spot in the Ontario Prospect Challenge (OPC) and attention from around the province.
Joel hopes to build on his past success this season in his grade 10 year.
āI am looking into losing weight and gaining muscle for my upcoming season in order to improve,ā says Joel.
Joel gets a lot of inspiration to work hard in life and in football.
āThe most influential people in my life are my friends and family,ā says Joel. āThey support me in everything I do.ā
In terms of the future, Joelās recruiting process has just begun and he is open to considering any school.
āI donāt know what my future holds for me yet,ā says Joel. ā[But] I am hoping to attend university in 2018.ā
Joel hopes that the rest of his high school years will be as successful as his bantam season.
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