Roanoke College

2026: Was a regular in the RC rotation, playing in 65 sets over 21 matches...Recorded 98 kills and 47 blocks...Led the ODAC in hitting percentage at .458...Finished the season third on the team in blocks...Also had 15 digs and 12 service aces.

2025: Played in 65 in 21 matches in his first year with the Roanoke squad...Was second on the team in hitting percentage with a .296 and blocks with 59...Also recorded 73 kills. 

Personal: Son of Klaudia and David Gates...Has one brother, Daniel...Majoring in Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Spanish.

Other Information
Hobbies/Non-Athletic Interests: Cycling / Hiking / Traveling
Favorite TV Show(s): The Office / Stranger Things
Favorite Movie(s): The Martian / Dunkirk
Favorite Professional Sports Team(s): Legia Warszawa / Projekt Warszawa
Favorite Sports Figure(s): Michal Kwiatkowski
Greatest Personal Sports Moment: 17/18 Cyclocross SuperSeries Champion
Why did you choose Roanoke?: Location, cycling team, size
What do you want to do after Roanoke?: Not sure yet