St. John's University Athletics
2009 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Steve Gartelman
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Goalkeeper
- Hometown:
- Seaford, N.Y.
- High School:
- Seaford
As A Freshman (2008): Made his career debut between the pipes for St. John[apos]s at Hobart (April 19) ... allowed two goals in six shots while stopping one ... played 6:39 minutes ... was sidelined for two games with a hand injury ... earned dean[apos]s list honors.
Before St. John[apos]s: Earned all-conference and all-county honors for three consecutive years, from 2005-07 at Seaford High School ... a four-year letterwinner and two-year captain ... earned 2005 and 2006 all-conference honors as a wide receiver/ strong safety in football .. named the Newsday Football Player to Watch ... was the Nassau County finals defensive MVP ... named to the all-Long Island team and LIBlitz.com ... named to the Seaford honor roll.
Off The Field: Steven Michael Gartelman ... born in Duneiden, Fla. ... son of Mary and Genn Gartelman ... has one brother, John (9) ... his aunt Michelle also attended St. John[apos]s ... likes to fish, surf and wakeboard ... plans to major in sport management and become a college lacrosse coach ... lists his high school varsity football coaches as the most influential persons in his athletic career ... likes to fnd a spot alone to relax and focus before a game.
GARTELMAN UP CLOSE
Favorite TV Show: 'Californication.'
Favorite Movie: 'Walk The Line.'
Favorite Song: 'April 26, 1992' by Sublime.
Favorite Book: 'Scar Tissue' by Antohny Kiedis.
Favorite Professional Athlete: Jonathan Vilma of the New Orleans Saints.