In the coming days, Trinity College Bears Offensive Lineman Mackenzie George will finalize his football future.
Mackenzie George
Positions:
Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle
Height/Weight:
6’3, 330 lbs
Teams:
Trinity College Bears (high school: CISAA)
Commitment:
None
Official Visits:
Queens, Carleton, Wilfrid Laurier
Considerations:
Queens, Carleton, Wilfrid Laurier Open
Class:
2013
Mackenzie George currently has an 80 average and has enjoyed the experience of being a student at Trinity College, a private school located in Port Hope, Ontario.
“I live with all of my friends in the boarding house,” says Mackenzie. “The school is small and I like that because I’ve gotten to know who everyone is.”
In May of 2012, the 6’3 lineman played for the GTA All-Star team. After his experience, Mackenzie feels confident in his ability moving forward.
“After the GTA game I think I played well,” says Mackenzie. “I definitely didn’t feel out of place.”
Mackenzie credits his coach, Drew Allen, for helping him improve and becoming the football player he is. The school, football program and Allen have taught Mackenzie some valuable lessons and has helped him grow into a better human being.
“Greg Hodges, the school advisor at Trinity College has taught me to own up to my mistakes and to take responsibility for my actions – good or bad,” says Mackenzie. “Coach Allen and Coach Langford have each taught me how to play hard nosed football.”
“Coach Michel Cameron who played guard in university and coached at Bishop’s has also helped me a lot. I am very lucky to have had him coach me.”
When deciding which university to attend, Mackenzie has narrowed down his list to two schools: Carleton and Queen’s.
“Queen’s University is close to home,” says Mackenzie. “They have a good team and being from Kingston, I’ve always been around their coaching staff.”
As for Carleton, the football program would provide a key opportunity for the lineman.
“I like my chances of playing early,” says Mackenzie. “They have put together a very good coaching staff and they have a new program.”
“It’s very appealing.”
Either in his hometown or becoming a part of a new team, Mackenzie has confidence he will be able to contribute wherever he goes.
“It’ll take some time but I feel confident in my ability to learn the game at the next level,” says Mackenzie. “Trinity College has taught me that grades are important so hopefully that carries over into university.”
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