Ashley Geel ’12 (St. George, ME) is the starting center for the SJC Women’s Basketball team. In 64 career games for the Monks, she has tallied 593 points, 393 rebounds and 126 blocked shots. She currently is the program’s all-time leader in blocks average, with 2.0 per contest, and ranks second all-time in total blocks behind Abbie Rice ’04, who registered 146 rejections over four seasons.
Head Coach Mike McDevitt '83:
Ashley is enjoying an outstanding season for us. She has dedicated herself to improving her conditioning and is starting to see the many benefits associated with her improved fitness. If we are going to have a deep run in the GNAC playoffs Ashley with have to be one of our leaders down the stretch.
Full name: Ashley Morgan Geel
Born when and where? July 7th 1990 in Rockport, Maine
Year: Junior
Major: Sports Management
Hometown: St. George, Maine
High School: Georges Valley High School
Sport(s) and position(s):
Women's Basketball, Center
Favorites
Song: Sky is the Limit by Lil Wayne
Professional Sports Team: Yankees
Athlete: Michael Jordan
Food: Momma Geel’s Mac & Cheese
T.V. Show(s): Grey's Anatomy, Law and Order SVU, Family Guy.
Movie(s): Uncle Buck, The Blindside, Taxi, Like Mike, Transformers, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Book: Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Feature Questions
Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?
It was close to home and I liked the small-campus atmosphere. Also, I wanted to play basketball in college and I had the opportunity here.
What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and why?
I took Human Resource Management this year with Professor (Beth) Richardson and I really enjoyed it. The class was interesting and Richardson is one of my favorite professors here at SJC.
What was your first job?
Marcel’s in the Samoset Resort
Who would you like to trade places for a day with and why?
Michael Jordan back when he played ball with some of the greatest basketball players in history.
What is on your "Bucket List?"
I have always wanted to go to Australia and play with the kangaroos.
Talent you'd most like to have:
I would love to be able to dunk. Very few women can and I would like to be one of them.
What do you drive?
A Hyundai Accent
What is your motto?
“Never say die” and “Pain is just weakness leaving the body.”
Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big game?
I have a certain playlist I listen to on my iPod and I always listen to Sky is the Limit by Lil Wayne at least twice.
Why did you choose your jersey #?
My mom was #32 in high school and I have worn it since 7th grade because I want to be like her.
What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at SJC?
Last year I received an award from the Maine Women’s Basketball Coaches Association for leading the State of Maine in blocked shots.
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
My parents and my sister have always had the greatest impact on me because I have always looked up to them for everything I do. I know they support me with everything I do and the decisions I make in life. I love them very much and I wouldn't be the person I am today without them.
Can you tell us something about you that most people don't know?
I have very small feet for my height and I have been playing basketball with teammate Allie Parent since 6th grade on travel and AAU teams.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Having a job that pertains to my major while hopefully building a home with my family.
If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?
I would love to meet Ellen DeGeneres - she is an awesome person that has done a lot for many people, and she is hilarious, so I think it would be fun to meet her.
What are your hobbies?
I love to color and go camping with my family. Also, in the summer I love to go swimming or tubing and Geocaching.
What is your ideal day away from athletics?
Going home and spending the day with my family.
Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?
I plan on playing until my body doesn't let me anymore. I plan to coach at many different levels and try to teach them what my coaches have taught me.
What are your personal and team goals for this season?
My personal goals are to be a more dominant force on the post and to beat the blocks record here at SJC. My team goal is to host a playoff game in the GNAC tournament.
Anything else you'd like to add?
I always write Bampie on my shoes for my grandfather, who passed away during my senior year of high school. He came to all of the games he could and was very supportive of me so even now, when he is up in a better place, he is still with me at all my games helping me up and down the court.