Name: Gabriel Mercier Position: Defender/Midfielder
Height: 6’0” Weight: 170 Birthday: August 3, 1986
Hometown: Middleboro, MA Last Club Played For: Western Mass Pioneers (USL-2)
Other Professional Experience: Western Mass Pioneers (2009) – Right Back
- Signed Half-Way through season
- Started 4 Games, Played in 8 Total.
College: Southern New Hampshire University (2004 – 2008) - Defender/Midfielder
- Walked on as a freshman
- 2008 Captain
- 2008 All-Conference Team
- Helped Team to League and Tournament Championships (2008)
- Helped Team to Two NCAA Appearances (2006 & 2008)
- 2008 Most Inspirational & Most Dedicated Awards
- 2007 SNHU Unsung Hero Award
- Career Statistics: 5 Goals, 8 Assists
- Three year starter
Club/Prep/High School: Middleboro High School (2000 – 2004) - Midfielder
- 4 Year Varsity Starter
- Helped Team to first State Championship Appearance (2004)
- Captain (2004)
- Led Team in Scoring and Assists (2004): 16 Goals, 20 Assists
- Patriot League All-Star & All Scholastic All-Star (2004)
Personal:
- I’m supported and loved by two amazing women, my mother Annie Keith and my girlfriend Katrina Tabares.
- Born in Taunton, MA.
- Graduated in 2008 with a degree in Sport Management from Southern New Hampshire University.
- I have Awesome God Parents, Ernie and Phyllis Anacone
- I have a very strong faith in God my Rock and my Redeemer. Glory to God Forever!
Getting to know Gabriel...
Pregame Superstition: It’s not a superstition, but I Pray before every game.
What is your favorite move on the field: Putting the ball in the net
Favorite pre-game meal: Bagels, fruit, cereal, and water
Hobbies & Interests: Reading, writing, hiking, helping and inspiring others, spending time with friends and family, history, seeking
wisdom and understanding.
What is your most memorable soccer moment:
- My entire 2008 College Season
- 2004 State Championship run in High School
- Being here at Louisville
Who was your favorite coach and why? Marc Hubbard, he’s very calm and professional. He helped me develop as a player. He’s a good man and a good friend.
What would you recommend to young players who want to become a professional athlete?: Always be looking for the edge, a healthy diet, reading sports psychology books, or staying after practice and working on your skills are a few. Dream big, set goals, work diligently, always remain humble, keep a positive attitude, persevere and learn through adversity, and have faith. Never Give Up on Your Dreams! With God All Things Are Possible!
Best part about being a professional athlete: Playing the sport I Love. Meeting and playing with people who have the same love.
Favorite music group/artist: Mozart and Beethoven
Favorite movie: Gladiator, Click, Ratatouille, and Cinderella Man
Someone you would like to meet: Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ghandi
Where is your favorite vacation spot?: Colorado
Biggest thrill in soccer: Just the overall journey has been awesome. I’ve met so many great people and have grown so much as a player and a person in chase of my Dreams.
