Gavin Maffei

BEFORE TCNJ: Three-sport athlete (football, basketball, baseball) at Brick Township High School, where he played alongside TCNJ teammate Justin Kurc '26 ... Two-time all-division selection at defensive back, including first-team honors as a senior in 2024, when he was named the team's MVP and selected to play in Annual Phil Simms North vs. South All Star Football Classic ... Received Coach Vic Kubu “Green Chip” Underclass Award in 2022 and Jack “Bear” Roberts Award in 2023 ... Part of division-winning baseball team for the Dragons in 2025 ... National Honor Society member as well as Italian Honor Society Secretary and Treasurer ... Brick High School Peer Leadership ... Along with two close friends, launched Giving Gloves, a community project inspired by their shared love of baseball and a desire to make the sport more accessible by organizing drives to collect gently used gear and partnering with Brick Little League and the nonprofit Angels in the Infield to distribute donations locally and to children in the Dominican Republic WHY TCNJ? Ultimately, TCNJ is a prestigious college which was a key factor for me throughout the recruiting process. TCNJ felt like a place I could call home for the next four years. The coaching staff is also great, which also helped make my decision. PERSONAL: Birthday is June 23 ... Parents are Michael and Lauren Maffei ... Has one sibling, Owen ... Biggest athletic thrill has been playing and winning the Phil Simms North vs. South Game in June of 2025 ... Counts fishing as a hobby ... Likes pasta before a game and candy after ... Is a huge Star Wars fan ... Favorite athlete is Troy Polamalu