Parkside High School junior Tenley Pelot commits to McDaniel College!
Player Name: Tenley Pelot
Grad Year: 2021
College Choice: McDaniel College (D3)
Date Committed: October, 2019
State: Maryland
High School: Parkside High School
Club: Shore Byrds
Position: Midfield/Forward
What will you major in/study?: Kinesiology
Honors and Accomplishments: 2019 First Team All-State, All-Shore First Team, Bayside South First Team, Varsity Team Coaches Award
Why did you choose this school?: I chose McDaniel because of their fantastic Kinesiology program. It is close to home so my family can watch my games. When I first came onto campus, I immediately felt at home. The team has a very positive team culture. Lastly, McDaniel gives me the opportunity to be in a competitive academic and athletic environment.
Other Colleges Considered: Bryn Mawr College, Alvernia University
Who would you like to thank?: I would like to thank my mother/high school coach, Kim Pelot for the countless hours of coaching, mentoring, traveling, and everything else that has made me into the player I am today. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Next, thank you to my assistant coach, Susan Grudis. You have known me since birth and have spent so much time coaching, coming to my other games, and treating me like family. Thank you for everything, Miss Sue. Next, I must send a huge thank you to my club coaches, Jodi Hollamon and Juli Bradford, you two have been coaching me since I was a u10 player, thank you for everything you have done for me and every opportiunty you have given me to become who I am today. Lastly, thank you so much to Coach Ashley and Coach Yore for giving me the opportiunty to further my game at the collegiate level. I cannot wait to be a Green Terror!