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Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York. Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University. It became independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963. Hofstra is a diverse, dynamic institution that honors tradition while challenging convention, always finding our own unique path. Hofstra provides students with an engaged, experiential and highly ranked education that combines an intimate learning environment with all the resources of a large university, including state-of-the-art facilities for academics and student life and competitive Division I athletics. Located just outside New York City, our traditional, tree-lined campus is home to a global, ambitious and entrepreneurial student body who take advantage of all metropolitan New York has to offer.

In his first season at Hofstra University, Lennon Gill has taken on the role of freshman striker by storm. Collecting multiple points in victories over the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and the University of New Hampshire. Scoring in back-to-back games for the first time at the collegiate level. Hofstra are currently ranked in the top 15 universities in the USA for Men's Soccer, as Lennon has his eyes on silverware in his first year at 'the Pride'. Located just outside NYC, Hofstra is a hotbed of soccer talent, with the Pride hoping to keep up their early season form which has seen them remain undefeated with a record of 4-0-1. (W-L-D).

Lennon was a member of the Hofstra Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll and CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll in Spring 2024.

‍High School: Attended St. Benildus College in Dublin, Ireland, and was a three-time Soccer Player of the Year Award recipient (2017, 2018, 2019)...Represented Ireland on the International Schools U18 team in 2022 and scored twice in the Centenary Shield...Was also a team captain...Has also played on the Ireland U18 and U19 teams, and was the top goal scorer in the U17 League of Ireland with 21 goals...

‍Personal: Son of Gillian McCarthy and David Gill...Has two sisters and two brothers...Hobbies include the gym, playing FIFA, throwing darts, and shooting pool...Names Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite athlete...Names Premier League Years as his favorite television show...Sports management major.

Here is a testimonial from Lennon's father, David Gill:

Parents View

"Speaking from a parents point of view, everyone involved during the process where very helpful and where all working towards the goal of getting the best offer available for my son. Keeping me up to date with everything was important and also making contact just to see how things where with different stuff along the way. Little details make the difference and I'd strongly recommend them to anyone thinking of going through the process."