Upon graduating he moved to New York City where he trained at The Joffrey Ballet School, and The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. He then danced professionally with The Sarasota Ballet.

On3 ranks Gelsey higher than other recruiting services. He checks in as the No. 184 recruit, No. 11 tight end and No. 28 player in the Sunshine State, according to the 2025 On300.