Gardner-Webb University Athletics

2011: Played in 20 matches, starting 10for GWU as a true freshman ... Saw time in both the midfield and atthe forward position throughout the year ... Totaled 1069 minuteson the year ... Recorded one assist on the year, which came inGWU's 1-0 win over UNC Asheville ... Placed four shots on goal onthe year ... Played a season-high 87 minutes in the 0-0double-overtime draw with Appalachian State ... Also totaled 86minutes of action in the Runnin' Bulldogs' 1-1 draw with GeorgiaSouthern.

High School/Club: Was a four-yearletterwinner at Chaminade College under head coach Richard Surbek... Was a four-time Team MVP ... Was also a four-time Team Captain... Also a member of the Dixie Supernova club team coached by TonyRonca ... Helped to guide his team to become Disney Cup Finalists,Group Winners in the CASL and OYSL Champions in 2010-11.

Personal: Born Ernesto Antonio Gaita onJune 6, 1993 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada ... Son of Francesco andDiana Gaita ... Has one older sister named Anna Maria ... Has notyet declared a major.