Of course, there is a story behind the name, but not likely what you’re thinking. At a young age Angelo developed a passion for sports. He is a natural for any sport that has a ball and requires hand-eye coordination. Add in the high energy of a young boy and the very stylish jerseys and Angelo’s passion was all things soccer.

At age ten, Angelo joined a travel club team, where he excelled. The team relied on him for all

the special shots – corner kicks, penalty, direct kicks and of course, taking open shots from the

field. The quickness of the game didn’t allow for a three-syllable name, so Angleo was

shortened by his teammates to Jello. His ability to accurately shoot the ball was referred to as a

Jello-Shot. The name stuck, but his passion for soccer was replaced by a very different game -

golf.

Interestingly, the fast pace of soccer yielded to the methodical structure of golf. Angelo went

from reading the field to reading the green, but the result was the same - the Jello-Shot. Golfing in multiple tournaments each year, most of the players knew him as Jello. He was easy to spot on the golf course - the guy with a big smile and a well-coordinated wardrobe.

He was first introduced to golf through the First Tee of West Michigan. A national youth

program that utilizes golf to demonstrate the importance of building the strength of character

in managing life challenges. While learning the game of golf, Angelo also was learning life skills

that built inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience. First Tee was instrumental in who he

was becoming as a young man and as a competitive golfer. From a program participant to

representing the First Tee at several national competitions, including golfing at Pebble Beach

and ultimately as a First Tee junior coach.

JelloShotGolf emerged this spring as a brand to remind you to bring your best self to every shot

in life. Be kind, stay focused. Be humble, stay confident. Be helpful, and stay true to yourself. Look your best, and be your best, now that’s the Real Jello-Shot.

This is only the beginning of the story, as a student at Grand Canyon University, Angelo is

pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurial Business, practicing what he learns and funding his

education.

Make sure to follow @jelloshotsgolfgear on Instagram and Facebook as well as

www.jelloshotsgolfcom.