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By Madeleine Nichols
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/9/14

BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. – Bloomfield Hills (MI) 2016 attackman Nick Lucci said his team was a major reason he earned the MVP award for his play in the morning session Saturday at the Can-Am Showcase.

“Really, it was the team, we were working hard,” said Lucci. “It was a great day. I know we were just moving well, running and passing the ball.”

MVP Nick Lucci, 2016 ATT, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Lucci, who plays club for Go Blue Lacrosse, was one of 40 that earned selection to the Select game played after the King of the X championship. (See Select Game rosters). In all, more than 50 college coaches attended to watch 240 elite players from the Midwest, Canada and northern regions.

Lucci also answered these questions:

What went well for you today?
Lucci: “It was just a fun day.”

What did you do to adjust to the high level of competition today?
Lucci: “Our team was working the whole time. i was just out here working on stick skills and everything.”

What did you learn about your game today that will help you moving forward?
Lucci: “You just always have to work hard and always keep your head up. When something goes bad, you’ve got to keep trucking.”

What type of a college are you looking for?
Lucci: “I’m looking for a good school primarily and then lacrosse would come with that.”

What do you have to offer a college program?
Lucci: “I’m a hard worker and I’m a great student. I’m always going to put my heart on the field.”

2016 G Patrick Morrow, Mars, PA

Patrick Morrow 2016 G, Mars, PA, Low and Away

What went well for you today?
Morrow: “I made lots of good saves and lots of good clears. [There was] a lot of good conversation on the field. I had a good defense today and they backed me up well.”

What did you do to adjust to the high level of competition today?
Morrow: “I had to really focus. Before the games I really had to concentrate on my warm-ups more.”

What did you learn about your game today that will help you moving forward?
Morrow: “I learned there are lots more players than just on the East Coast that are good. I mean in the Northwest, there are tons of them. Today, I experienced lots of good new players.”

What type of a college are you looking for?
Morrow: “I’m looking for obviously a good lacrosse team. A good program. A good university. Good academics. All that kind of stuff.”

What do you have to offer a college program?
Morrow: “I can offer a college program my goalie skills and leadership ability.”

2015 MF Cole Jamieson, Okemos, MI

Cole Jamieson, 2015 MF, Okemos, MI, True Lacrosse

What went well for you today?
Jamieson: “I thought I played well in transition; I moved the ball up the field. I felt pretty fast out there so that was good.”

What did you do to adjust to the high level of competition today?
Jamieson: “I think it’s just a mindset. You just have to think you can play with them. You can think it, you can do it.”

What did you learn about your game today that will help you moving forward?
Jamieson: “I think that I can play at this level. I thought I played really well today and it’s just a confidence thing that I can play up to this level.”

What type of a college are you looking for?
Jamieson: “First, academics. Engineering for me. And second, how their lacrosse team is and how much I’d play over my four years.”

What do you have to offer a college program?
Jamieson: “I think I can offer a solid, all around player that will be consistent throughout everything. Good on offense, good on defense.”

Jonathan Boos, 2016 DEF, Detroit Country Day School, MI, Juiced Cherries

2016 DEF Jonathan Boos, DCDS, MI

What went well for you today?
Boos: “Today, I think I played really well. I was lucky to be in the field house; it was kind of cold outside.”

What did you do to adjust to the high level of competition today?
Boos: “You know, I just played lacrosse. I played my game of lacrosse.”

What did you learn about your game today that will help you moving forward?
Boos: “I learned that there are a lot of good kids coming out of Canada.”

What type of a college are you looking for?
Boos: “I’m looking for a small Division 3 academic college.”

What do you have to offer a college program?
Boos: “I have an energetic style of playing that I bring to a team. I’m also very quick and good at locking off people.”

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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/9/14

Amherst Central High School (NY) 2015 midfielder Kathryn Yoder has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at St. Bonaventure University.

Kathryn Yoder ledger:

Kathryn Yoder

High School: Amherst Central High School, NY

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: Midfield

College Choice: St. Bonaventure University

Club Affiliations: Buffalo Stampede, Lady Roc

Lacrosse Honors: 2014 US Lacrosse Academic All-American, 2014 All Western NY, 2014 First Team Section VI Class C, 2013-14 Regional National Tournament Team, 2013 First Team Amherst Bee, 2013 Second Team Section VI Class C

What will you major in/study? Biology

Why did you choose St. Bonaventure? “I chose St. Bonaventure for its academic ranking, strong Biology program and lacrosse potential.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We lost 2 very important players to graduation, but we return a solid core of girls. We would like to reclaim our Section VI title.”

Thank You: “Thank you very much to my high school lacrosse coach, Andy Karpinko, for pushing me to do my best. Thank you to my teammates!”

Other schools considered: Mercyhurst University, Iona College, Elon University

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SweetLax 2017 continues to stamp itself as one of the top club programs in its age class.

SweetLax topped the Crabs 10-6 for the Fall Champions League title in the 2017 division

The Upstate New York power outscored the Baltimore Crabs, 8-1, during a long stretch to help key a 10-6 victory in the 2017 final today at the Big 4 Champions League at Shipley School outside Philadelphia.

“We just kept moving the ball and everyone contributed,” said midfielder John Galbraith (Pittsford, NY), a Colgate commit who had a goal and two assists in the title win. “We just made the extra pass.

“It means a lot to beat the Crabs; it’s our first time beating them. And we didn’t just win; we took it to them.”

Sweetlax also defeated Rock (MD) and then the LI Express in the semifinals of the 8-team invitational. Aidan Olmstead (Corning-NY/Loyola commit) and Kevin Mack (Manhasset-NY, Michigan) led the attack while goalies Dylan Sulzbach (Pittsford, Penn State) and Jake Santini (Fairport, NY) paced the defense.

“Our defense came together and we executed our slides,” said LSM Frankie Imburgia (Pittsford, Hobart). “The offense was moving the ball well and finishing well. After we beat the Express, we were waiting to see who we’d play in the championship and when we saw it was the Crabs we were pumped. We were ready to go.”

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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/9/14

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. – Zach Friedland said his West Coast Starz National Green 2018 squad may come from all regions west, but the squad has already become close.

“I thought we had a connection and great chemistry,” said the Torrey Pines (CA) attackman-midfielder after his team finished a 6-0 weekend at the Adrenaline Invitational at Plymouth Whitemarsh High. “We all like each other and we’re closely intertwined.

“It’s interesting. It would seem like we’re not able to play much together. But whenever we see each other at tournaments we hang out together and from doing these, we actually have all played together once or twice before before. It’s fun playing with one another.”

The Starz were one of 44 teams, of all classes, that competed before more than 100 coaches Saturday and Sunday.

2018 ATT/MF Zach Friedland, WC Starz Green/Torrey Pines, CA

“There’s a lot of great competition,” Friedland. “I am so excited and so happy our team did so well and performed so well on the East Coast with all these top teams.”

Friedland said he is not stressing about the college recruiting scene

“I am thinking about it a little bit. it’s starting to happen, but it’s sort of in the beginning for me. I have had a lot of contact with coaches and I think a lot (of others) are, too, but I am hearing to keep my options open, which sounds good to me. Whatever comes to me, I can decide after I get all my options.

“When we really play together and have fun and stay positive, it all works. If don’t worry about recruiting and just have fun, it will come to you.”

McCabe Watson, 2018 ATT/MF, LB3, Ravenscroft, N.C.

How was the competition and what did you do to adjust to the level?
Watson: “The competition was great and everybody played well. From all across the nation there’s a ton of talent and some different playing styles. You have to adjust defensively from teams up North to teams on the West Coast.”

2018 ATT/MF McCabe Watson, LB3/Ravenscroft, NC

Has your team played together much and how did the players adjust?
Watson: “No we haven’t (played together much). There’s a couple Atlanta kids that played together a while. There are some kids from California and some from down South, like me, and other from Philly. We had to adjust to each other and play as a team.”

What type of college are you looking for?
Watson: “I would like to go to one of bigger D1 schools or maybe the naval Academy. It starts with school. You have to have a growth mindset and do your work and when you get to the lacrosse field you always have to be working if you want to play at the top level. I just think everybody needs to play calm and not get nervous; play like you practice and always work hard and always know someone is watching you

Frankie Dillon, 2017 Goalie, NJ Riot, Pingry School, N.J.

2017 G Frankie Dillon, NJ Riot, Pingry School, NJ

You played every minute of the four wins in four games on Saturday. How did you handle the playing load?
Dillon: “I managed pretty well; it was fun playing the whole game. Sometimes in the second half it got a little tough, but that was more mentally than physically taxing. My voice got horse after the first game.”

What skills do you have to offer a college program?
Dillon: “I am really good at clearing. I think I am an athletic goalie, which is hard to find. I can take it, and run it to midfield. I am not one of those guys to just go and shoot. I am very good on clears and very good low. If you shoot on the ground, most of time I am going to get. I am very vocal and not afraid to yell at people and kick them on the butt, but I always say, ‘Good job’ and I am always positive.”

What type of college are you looking for?
Dillon: “Some place definitely with good academics. In the end it’s not about lacrosse, it’s about getting into the right school for you.

Why has your team enjoyed success?
Dillon: “It’s a lot of fun to play on the Riot and great how we stay together all four years. We create team chemistry and that helps a lot.”

Dylan Wolf, 2017 Midfielder, Rock 2017, Fallston, MD (helped HS team will state title as a freshman starter)

2017 ATT Dylan Wolf, Rock, Fallston, MD

How have you adapted to the level of play in the tournament?
Wolf: “It’s been challenging trying to become a team since it’s my first year with the program and it’s our first tournament. That will come as we get our offense together and get more familiar with each player’s strengths.”

What do you have to offer a college program?
Wolf: “I just play my hardest and give everything I have got. If you give everything you’ve got, coaches see you and your coaches are proud of you. I go 100 percent on groundballs and I hustle.”

What type of college are you looking for?
Wolf: “I haven’t really thought about it. I want a good environment, good academics and a school that will help me in the future. I want to take my time and I don’t want to commit early; I want to find a school that suits me.”

Bobby McClure, 2016 aATT, HEADstrong LC, Haverford High, PA

2016 ATT Bobby McClure, HEADstrong LC, Haverford High, PA

What has the competition been?
McClure: It’s been really competitive. It’s helped to see kids from California and how they play. We’ve done alright and should have done better. But playing these kind of teams is different.”

Wat type of college are you looking for?
McClure: “I was looking to go D3; definitely a big college with good lacrosse and good academics and somewhere in the field of sports medicine.”

What do you have to offer a college program?
McClure: “I would say my vision from behind the net and ability to pick apart a defense.”

What can you take from this tourney?
McClure: “To be a little smarter with skip passes and don’t be lackadaisical and pick the right ones. You can make a great play or you could mess up a play and throw it away.”

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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/10/14

Cold Spring Harbor (NY) 2017 midfielder Kate Kotowski has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of North Carolina.

Kate Kotowski ledger:

Kate Kotowski

High School: Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Midfield

College Choice: University of North Carolina

Club Affiliation: Team Elevate

Lacrosse Honors: 2014 Under Armour Uncommitted Games, 2014 US Lacrosse U-15 All-Tournament Team, 2014 Brine All-American 2017 All-Star, 2014 Brine All-American 2017 – MVP, 2014 Nike Elite 120 – featured write up 2014, 2014 The Northern Rise Champions, 2014 New York State Champion Runner Up, 2014 Long Island Champions – scored GW goal in OT, 2014 Nassau County Champions, 2013 Duke Camp – All-Star Team, 2013 National Draw Champion

Academic honors, service projects: High Honor Roll, Locks of Love, Christmas magic, Autism speaks, JDRF

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose UNC? “UNC has a great reputation of having outstanding academics and athletics, that was really important to me. I also wanted the opportunity to compete for a National Championship. The coaching staff including Jenny Levy, Phil Barnes and Katrina Dowd blew me away with how much they care for the program and the individual girls. After meeting the team and experiencing their team culture and what it meant to be a Tar Heel, sealed the deal for me.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We have all our starters coming back so we are very excited and we are going to work really hard to have a great year. We are ranked #2 in Nassau County for the 2015 season.”

Thank You: “I want to thank my family for their support, my club program Team Elevate for helping me throughout the recruiting process and my Cold Spring Harbor HS coach Danielle Skakandi. I’d also like to thank Coach Jenny Levy at UNC for giving me this opportunity.”

Other schools considered: Boston College, Brown, Georgetown, USC

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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/10/14

Corning (N.Y.) 2015 LSM Matt Carpenter has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Roberts Wesleyan College.

Matt Carpenter ledger:

Matt Carpenter

High School: Corning High School, N.Y.

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: LSM

College Choice: Roberts Wesleyan College (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliation: FCA

Major lacrosse honors: Bison Brawl All-Star nominee

What will you major in/study? Either marketing or social work

Why did you choose the school? “I chose it because it was a school I could play at, and it is also an amazing school academically.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “Even though we lost four key players we definitely still have a shot at states and we also have young players that will be stepping up and helping out the team.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank mom and dad for being so supportive though this process and also my FCA coaches for helping me decide what school would be right for me.”

Other schools considered? Keuka College, Alfred University, Mercy College, Adams State, Brockport

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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/10/14

A potent training device created to help athletes – especially lacrosse players – build strength, flexibility and elasticity in the arms, hands, wrist and grip has been re-introduced to the public.

Jay Dyer demonstrates the Stik

The Stik, moderately priced in three different models, has been endorsed by a Hall of Fame high school lacrosse coach as well as Jim McCrossin, the highly-regarded trainer and strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia Flyers. The Stik has being used regularly by Flyers superstar Claude Giroux and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Richards, and according to McCrossin, has helped them improve their game.

John Nostrant, coach of the undefeated 2011 national champion Haverford School (PA) boys’ lacrosse team, has endorsed it. So has Villanova assistant coach Brian Samson, whose recently guided Conestoga to three straight Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association championships and reached the state finals in five of the past six years. One of Samson’s former players, 2014 Conestoga grad Christian Jobs, credited the Stik for helping him become an all-league face-off specialist.

Recently, renowned Johns Hopkins Strength and Conditioning coach Jay Dyer also became an endorser of The Stik. Dyer has been using The Stik with lacrosse players and with clients in his private business as a key part of his conditioning program. Dyer said boys and girls especially at the high school and college ages can benefit by using the Stik, which also has been used extensively for rehabilitation purposes.

Using The Stik for only minutes a day could help lacrosse players build strength in their forearms, upper arms, hands and wrist to improve the speed of their shot, fend off players, improve their strength at the face-off X, tighten their cradle and strengthen their check.

To learn more about the Stik or place an order, click here to access thestik.com. For instructional videos using the Stik, click here.

The Stik is available in three models. The 1-lb version is used for rehabilitation and the 3- and 5-lb models are used for training. You can use the Stik while watching TV, listening to music or even sitting on the bench during a game. The Stik is also easily adjustable and users can change the rate of tension for many different exercises.

F6r0er Conestoga senior face-off specialist Christian credits the Stik, a training tool, for helping him improve his game

“I look at some sports – in particular, lacrosse, baseball and golf – and those athletes rely a lot on their forearms and wrist and hand strength,” said Dyer. “It not only challenges the athlete from a strength standpoint, but it’s a piece of the puzzle in helping them develop as an athlete

“Everything you do in lacrosse is full body movement. You need strength and power throughout the entire body in order to do these movements. When it comes down to it, the final piece of the chain is your hands. They have to be strong whether you think of them as the starting point or end point.

“We have specific days we have our athletes doing forearm and grip work as part of their program. We feel it’s an important piece of developing your strength and developing as an athlete.”

Dyer said the Stik is also convenient and easy to use, adjust and carry, making it a valuable piece of any strength and conditioning program.

“It’s easy to use in regards to increasing or decreasing the tension pretty quickly,” he said. “You can pass it from one athlete to another based on their abilities as opposed to one of the old school lacrosse shafts with rope on it.

“You can have two athletes working at the same time. It’s pretty convenient because you can pass it on to the next guy and have them make adjustments.”

For more information on the Stik, including testimonials, instructions and directions, frequently asked questions and instructional videos, click here.

Editor’s note: This is the first of three stories this week detailing how the Stik can become a part of a strength and conditioning program for lacrosse players. The second story will appear Wednesday.

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By Tom Peace
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/10/14

TOWSON, Md. – Below are 10 “Players that Shined” at the Autumn Gold Lacrosse Showcase Saturday and Sunday at Towson University.

Justin Inacio, Hill Academy (Ont.), Edge 2017, Midfield/FO, The Hill Academy continues to churn out incredible lacrosse players and Inacio is one of them. Great hands and very quick at the face-off X. Very dominant. Inacio is committed to Ohio State.

Barrett Sutley, Crabs Lacrosse 2016, McDonogh (Md.) Midfield, Sutley has a great game, making smart decisions with the lacrosse ball. The Penn State commit is quick and has a high Lax I.Q. to help him grow towards the next level.

Jake Jones, Leading Edge 2016, Midfield, Hunterdon Central (N.J.) Jones has the tools to be a great lacrosse player. He exudes confidence on the field and makes smart choices when he has the ball. Very impressed with Jones’ game. Committed to Bryant University.

Reid Patton, LaxFactory 2016, Midfield, Poolesville (Md.) Patton has good positioning on defense with the short stick. The junior middie has quick feet and good fundamentals.

Nick Diaco, Shamrocks 2016, Defense, West Deptford (N.J) Diaco makes good up the field clears. The junior long pole makes some great checks and doesn’t get beat often. Very impressed with this kid.

Tyler Gilmore, Crabs Lacrosse 2016, Goalie, Queen Anne’s (Md.) , Gilmore had the play of the game against Leading Edge, as the junior goaltender decided to clear the ball up field on his own and found a clear lane towards the cage and buried a shot past the opposing goalie for the score. Very good hands and moves well around the crease.

Matt Pollack, Colorado Academy (Colo.) Denver Elite 2017, Attack, A very outstanding attackman with a shifty but quick game around the cage. He gives defenders fits.

Steven Shollenberger, Crabs Lacrosse 2016, Bullis (Md.) Attack, Shollenberger is a threat whenever he gets the ball. He has great instincts and dodges well towards the cage.

Paz Gismondi, Shamrocks 2016, West Deptford, (N.J.) Midfield, Gismondi is aggressive when he dodges to the net, not caring about any defensive pressure. Has a bulldog mentality. He scored a great goal in the game against LaxFactory where he just plowed through defenders.

Joe Patti, Chesapeake Rock 2016, Hereford (Md.) Defense, Patti is a beast when working around the crease. He has good fundamentals and lethal checks on attackman that he’s facing. The Towson University commit definitely has the DI stuff.

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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/11/14

Broadneck High School (MD) 2015 LSM-DEF Connor Ellis has made a commitment to play MCLA lacrosse at the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Connor Ellis ledger:

Connor Ellis

High School: Broadneck High School, Maryland

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: LSM/D

College Choice: United States Coast Guard Academy (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliation: Annapolis Hawks

Lacrosse Honors: Maryland Freestate Top 44 2012-2014, West Point All-Star Team, Gait Cup Champions- Annapolis Hawks

What will you major in/study? Engineering

Why did you choose Coast Guard Academy? “Attending a service academy has been my top goal for college since about ninth grade.

“After researching all of the academies my junior year, it became clear that the United States Coast Guard Academy was the best fit. After attending AIM this past summer (CGA’s summer seminar), I knew without a doubt that the Coast Guard Academy was where I wanted to be. The mission of the Coast Guard and the curriculum offered at the Academy best match my military career goals. I am excited to be part of a great lacrosse program.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “I’m looking forward to another successful season at Broadneck. Our defense will be strong with three returning starters and two solid goalies. We have the speed and skill on offense to be very competitive this year. Broadneck will also have some great new talent on the team, giving us good depth.”

Thank You: “I’m really grateful to my family who have supported and encouraged my goals both on and off the lacrosse field.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to be coached by people who were more than just excellent lacrosse coaches, but mentors as well. Thank you especially to Coach Keith Thomas, who will always be that one lacrosse coach that developed me into the person and player I am today.

“Finally, thank you to my teammates at Broadneck. I can’t imagine spending the past four years on the field with a better group of guys.”

Other schools considered: Navy, Boston

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By Chris Brown
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/11/14

QUEENS, N.Y. – Rory Carey said one of his strengths is hit ability to easily adjust to different settings on the lacrosse field.

“I can play well within a system,” said the 2016 attackman from Valley Stream North (N.Y.) after Sunday night’s Red Storm Lax Showcase Clinic at St. John’s University.. “Coach asked us to play a 2-3-1 and everyone understood it and played good with each other.”

2016 ATT Rory Carey (Valley Stream North, LI Pride)

More than 50 college coaches attended the event was hosted by K&J Athletics.

Some players that excelled:

Rory Carey (@rorycarey_)
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2016
HS: Valley Stream North High School
Club: Long Island Pride

What went well for you today? “Definitely I was hustling out there. Any loose ball, I was first to it; I was always on it.”

What type of college are you looking for and what do you have to offer a college program? “A school with a balance of strong academics and athletics. I am definitely just working hard everyday and (trying to) be the best I can be.”

How was the competition and what did you do to adjust to the level? “It’s good, it’s fun coming out here and working with other people trying to accomplish the same goal. I just had to play hard.”

Chris Clemente (@CClemente065)

2017 MF/ATT Chris Clemente, ESM

Position: Midfield, Attack
Grad Year: 2017
HS: Eastport South Manor High School
Club: Team ESM

What went well for you today? “I think my shooting was good, as well as my cutting.”

What type of college are you looking for and what do you have to offer a college program? “I’m looking for a small, D1 school. I feel I could offer speed and good offense and defense, I also faceoff a little bit.”

What did you learn about your game that will help you moving forward? “You always have to keep your feet moving and pass the ball. Don’t stand still and watch.”

How was the competition and what did you do to adjust to the level? “It was pretty good. I thought I had to play a little better.”

Robert Morr (@Langdale21)

2016 MF Robert Morr (Chaminade, Turf Island Oilers)

Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2016
HS: Chaminade High School
Club: Turf Island Oilers

What went well for you today? “Probably my first goal actually. It was a nice hard shot from about 12 yards out.”

What type of college are you looking for and what do you have to offer a college program? “DIII, definitely DIII. I’m a big fan of DIII lacrosse. I think I can offer a lot of energy, I’m a really energetic guy.”

What did you learn about your game that will help you moving forward? “I learned that I have to improve everyday; a lot of practice.”

How was the competition and what did you do to adjust to the level? “The competition was really good, I saw a lot of good guys. I have to work on my speed, strength and feel for my stick.”

Neal Crist (@NealCrist)

2016 ATT/MF Neal Crist (Kellenberg Mem., TI Oilers)

Position: Attack, Midfield
Grad Year: 2016
HS: Kellenberg Memorial High School
Club: Turf Island Oilers

What went well for you today? “I think I worked really hard.”

What type of college are you looking for and what do you have to offer a college program? “DI, I’m looking at Siena. I think I can offer a lot of energy, hard work and dedication.”

What did you learn about your game that will help you moving forward? “I have to work hard on and off the field.”

How was the competition and what did you do to adjust to the level? “It was pretty good, a lot of good kids. I had to work hard.”

Others who impressed:

Andrew Ritchie, A, 2015
Thomas Mangeri, A, 2016
Nick Cascone, G, 2016
Joseph Fitzpatrick, MF/FO, 2017
Charles Chiarello, D/LSM, 2017
Kevin Rice, G, 2016
Michael Hattala, A, 2016

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/11/14
From Press Release

Bergen Catholic High School (NJ) is proud to announce that 10 members of the Crusader Lacrosse program have decided to play at the collegiate level next year. Below is a list of the BC student-athletes and where they have committed to play beginning next Fall.

Left to Right: Head Coach Joe Haemmerle; Zach Rich (Goalie) — University of Scranton; Doug Pula (Midfield) — Yale University;
Harry Caufield (Attack) — McDaniel College; Michael Reilly (Attack) — Siena College; Brendan Hamm (Midfield) — Drew University;
Brendan Mackie (Midfield) — Yale University; Matt Haemmerle (Attack) — University of Scranton; Robert Ryan (Defense) — Stevens Institute of
Technology; Zach Larsen (Midfield) — St. John’s University and Alec Talarico (Defense) — Bucknell University

Bergen Catholic lacrosse enjoyed the best season in the programs history in 2014, finishing 19-1 overall and claiming both the county and league titles.

All 10 have played for Tri-State.

The official early signing period for players signing national Letters of Intent (NLI) for Division I and II programs (non-Ivy and non-Military) begins Wednesday and extends until Nov. 19. To have your signing period posted, send to golax@toplaxrecruits.com and include the players’ names, position, college and any major awards. Pictures also can be tweeted to @toplaxrecruits.

Bergen Catholic
Head Coach Joe Haemmerle
Zach Rich (Goalie) — University of Scranton
Doug Pula (Midfield) — Yale University
Harry Caufield (Attack) — McDaniel College
Michael Reilly (Attack) — Siena College
Brendan Hamm (Midfield) — Drew University
Brendan Mackie (Midfield) — Yale University
Matt Haemmerle (Attack) — University of Scranton
Robert Ryan (Defense) — Stevens Institute of Technology
Zach Larsen (Midfield) — St. John’s University
Alec Talarico (Defense) — Bucknell University

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Editor’s Note: This is the second story on the Stik, a tool recently re-released to the public that can be used as part of a strength and training program to improve an athlete’s strength in the forearm, wrist, hands and grip. Click here for the first article.

By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/12/14

Former Conestoga (PA) face-off specialist Christian Jobs said the Stik helped him become an All-Central League performer.

Former Conestoga (PA) standout Christian Jobs demonstrates using the Stik to improve hand, wrist,, forearm strength

“It helped me because it made my forearms stronger and gave me a quicker reaction off the whistle,” said Jobs. “I even felt sometimes I could overpower the other guy.”

The Stik – moderately priced in three different models – is used as a training tool to build strength, flexibility and elasticity in the arms, hands, wrist and grip through a series of exercises that can be done anywhere. Jobs liked the mobility of using the Stik. It can easily fit in his bag to carry to a game or a training session and he could use it when watching TV or just hanging out.

“For some of the bigger games I pumped up my forearms before a face-off to get that extra edge,” Jobs said.

“I would recommend it,” he added, saying he could see it helping players at any position because it addresses so many areas of the game. “I carry it in my bag. I use it in my room when watching TV and actually before some games. Even sometimes I would use it 30 seconds before a before a face-off to get the extra pump.”

Johns Hopkins University strength and conditioning coach Jay Dyer endorses the Stik as a tool to enhance a full strength program

The Stik is available in three models. The 1-lb version is used for rehabilitation and the 3- and 5-lb models are used for training. For more information on the Stik, including testimonials, instructions and directions, frequently asked questions and instructional videos, click here.

John Nostrant, a former pro player for the Philadelphia Wings and standout at Washington College, said when he played he used an antiquated system to strengthen his arms and hands. Now he is happy to have the devices in his locker room where he coaches a national power at The Haverford School (PA).

“This device comes full circle,” he said. “It’s a great piece of equipment; you can set it to small tension for rehabilitation, or harder tension, depending on your needs. It helps the user snap their wrist to get a harder shot and it helps improve stick work.”

Nostrant, who is a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame, said the device can help players recover quicker and prevent injuries.

“I think another bonus is that it gives the player a little more confidence,” he said.

Recently, renowned Johns Hopkins Strength and Conditioning coach Jay Dyer also became an endorser of The Stik. Dyer has been using The Stik with lacrosse players and with clients in his private business as a key part of his conditioning program.”

“Our goal is to make sure their forearm strength keeps up with the rest of the body,” said Dyer. “Part of it with those athletes is the mental component. They are not going to feel as successful if they don’t have strong wrists, strong hands and strong forearms.

Dyer said that Hopkins lacrosse players and others often talk about the physical lift they get from using the Stik.

“The burn effect is a love-hate relationship,” he said.

“I just think part of your edge as an athlete is having the steadfast belief that you’re not only more than the other guy, but doing it better than the next guy. You want that final piece that gives you the edge.”

Follow The Stik on Twitter at @TheStikPro
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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/12/14

Mount Hebron High School (MD) congratulated six seniors who have made the decision to play lacrosse at the collegiate level. A signing ceremony took place today in their honor.

Mount Hebron girls 2014 signing.

The early signing period began today and extends to next Wednesday. Players may sign NLIs for all Division I and Division II schools other than Ivy League and military academies.

Mt. Hebron players headed to collegiate programs
Cammy Case (Signed NLI, Queens University of Charlotte)
Ally Unkenholz (Signed NLI, Pfeiffer University)
Shane Brookhart (York College of PA)
Chachi Kelehan (Signed NLI, George Mason)
Jen Giles (Signed NLI, University of MD College Park)
Meghan Doherty (Signed NLI, University of MD College Park)

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/12/14
From Press Release

The Passport Alliance, LLC (Passport Alliance) is pleased to announce its first event in a series of boutique events throughout the nation. From July 10-12, 2015, the Passport Alliance will be hosting the Liberty Bell Challenge in Philadelphia.

With the recruiting event space becoming more competitive each year, the founding club affiliates of the Passport Alliance and its directors feel that there is a definite value in hosting its own smaller events for its players. Ebe Helm, founder-owner of the Philadelphia based Dukes L.C., whose club is considered one of the top programs nationally stated that “with so many new events and new clubs emerging every week, there are simply a tremendous amount of choices. But many of these events are slowly being diluted in quality and in purpose and I fully intend to remain focused on trying to attend and/or create events that offer our Dukes players the best opportunities.”

The format for each event hosted by the alliance is subject to change based on the market. The Liberty Bell Challenge will be a 3-day event for players in the class years 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016. Day 1 will consist of an individual player showcase for players in the class years 2017, 2018 and 2019 which will conclude with an All-Star game. There will also be an All Star game for uncommitted 2016s that night as well. Over the course of the next two days, all club teams will compete in tournament play where a champion will be named Sunday afternoon.

Jeff Brameier, who is the coach of national powerhouse Darien High School and founder of the CT Chargers says that “As a director of CT Chargers for the past 9 years I have found that it is becoming increasingly important to find events that place my program in great venues, with great competition and exposure. Being involved in a great boutique event like the Liberty Bell Challenge will give us all of this and more! Looking forward to the Liberty Bell Challenge and being involved in other great events like this in the future.”

INDIVIDUALS

The Liberty Bell Challenge is a regional event seeking out top players to attend the individual showcase on July 10, 2015. In addition to all players from the clubs listed below, all highly competitive players from around the country in the class years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 are urged to submit an application to be considered for a coveted spot in the showcase. Please visit LibertyBellChallenge.net to fill out an application. If you have any questions, please email info@libertybellchallenge.net.

CLUB TEAMS The club team tournament will have only 12 teams per graduation year that compete for a championship. The event will have the following 9 clubs sending teams: CT Chargers, Dukes, Twist, Evolve, Orange Crush, Team Turnpike, NJ Riot, Team Long Island and Legacy Long Island. Three more very competitive clubs will be added to each bracket to bring the competition field to 12 teams.

If you would like your club to be considered, please email info@passportalliance.com For more information, please email info@libertybellchallenge.net or visit LibertyBellChallenge.net. About the Passport Alliance (http://www.passport-alliance.com/) The Passport Alliance is an organization of like-minded highly competitive lacrosse clubs (affiliates) in both the United States and Canada seeking to create, support and participate in the most compelling opportunities for lacrosse players that want to compete at the collegiate level. With similar goals in each club’s mission for greatness, the affiliates of the Passport Alliance will have an interest in streamlining their players in the recruiting process. Through supporting & collaborating with other very strong clubs, the alliance is focused on enhancing each player’s opportunity to stand out in the ultra-competitive lacrosse community.

About the Passport Alliance (http://www.passport-alliance.com/)

The Passport Alliance is an organization of like-minded highly competitive lacrosse clubs (affiliates) in both the United States and Canada seeking to create, support and participate in the most compelling opportunities for lacrosse players that want to compete at the collegiate level. With similar goals in each club’s mission for greatness, the affiliates of the Passport Alliance will have an interest in streamlining their players in the recruiting process. Through supporting & collaborating with other very strong clubs, the alliance is focused on enhancing each player’s opportunity to stand out in the ultra-competitive lacrosse community.

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/12/14

The National Letter of Intent early signing period for lacrosse players opened today with a flurry of action as players officially committed to Division I and II programs.

MF/ATT Jimmy Oates (Bethel, CT) signs with Mount St. Mary’s, with his parents

The period extends until Dec. 19. To have your photo posted on our site or on our social media please e-mail us the photo at golax@toplaxrecruits.com or tag us on Twitter at @toplaxrecruits or instagram at @toplaxrecruits. Be sure to include the player’s position and college destination.

ATT Andrew Pettit (Tower Hill, DE) signs with Lehigh

ATT Curtis Zappala (Episcopal Academy, PA) signs with Maryland, with his parents and coach Andy Hayes (right)

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/12/14

The National Letter of Intent early signing period for lacrosse players opened today with a flurry of action as players officially committed to Division I and II programs.

DEF Morgan Reader (Anderson CVI, Whitby Ontario), signs with Lindenwood. She also  plays with the Lady Blue Knights Lacrosse team and EDGE Lacrosse

The period extends until Dec. 19. To have your photo posted on our site or on our social media please e-mail us the photo at golax@toplaxrecruits.com or tag us on Twitter at @toplaxrecruits or instagram at @toplaxrecruits. Be sure to include the player’s position and college destination.

ATT-MF Sarah Kapinos (Glenelg, MD) signs with Florida Tech. She also plays for Check-hers Lacrosse

ATT-MF Alyssa Chalk (Our Lady of Good Counsel, MD) commits to Towson. She also plays for M&D Lacrosse.

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/13/14
From Press Release

National Signing Day on November 12 was a showcase for the strength of the Delbarton athletics program as five lacrosse players and one golfer signed formal NCAA letters of intent to continue their educations and their athletics careers at top Division I schools. Director of Athletics Dan Whalen joined the proud seniors, parents, and coaches in the Valentine Library this morning to witness this proud moment for our six Delbarton seniors:

Taylor “TJ” Comizio ’15 is heading to Villanova University to play lacrosse as a midfielder for the Villanova Wildcats.

Front row: Matt Wujciak, Brendan Kenny, and Will Voetsch. Back row: Taylor “TJ” Comizio, Michael “MJ” Melillo, and Reed Shaffer

Brendan Kenny ’15 also signed to play for Villanova University as a lacrosse midfielder. Brendan will be joining up with his older brother, Kieran Kenny ’12, and fellow Delbarton graduate JP Campbell ’13 as teammates for the Villanova lacrosse team.

Michael “MJ” Melillo ’15 will be joining the University of Michigan lacrosse program as a long stick defender for the Wolverines.

Reed Shaffer ’15 is heading to Duke University as a midfielder for the two-time defending NCAA Division I National Champion Blue Devils. Reed will be joining up with his older brother, John Shaffer ’12, and fellow Delbarton graduate Peter Welch ’14 as Duke lacrosse teammates.

Will Voetsch ’15 will be a new member of the golf team for the Rice University Owls. If competition schedules work out just right, Will might even find himself competing against brother John Voetsch ’12, a member of the Vanderbilt University golf team.

Matt Wujciak ’15 signed with the lacrosse program at Bryant University where he will be a midfielder for the Bulldogs, teaming up with fellow Delbarton graduate Sean O’Keefe ’12.

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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/13/14

W.T. Clarke High School (NY) 2015 midfielder Diana Schmitt has made a commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Mercyhurst University.

Diana Schmitt ledger:

Diana Schmitt

High School: W.T. Clarke High School, NY

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: Midfield

College Choice: Mercyhurst University

Club Affiliation: Long Island TOGZ

Lacrosse Honors: All-Conference 2013, Team Captain 2014, All-Nassau County 2014

Academic Honors: National Honor Society, National LOTE Honor Society, Superintendent Scholar Athlete 2012, 2013, 2014, Peer Mentoring 2014/15, Honor Roll 2012-present

What will you major in/study? Psychology

Why did you choose Mercyhurst? “I loved everything about Mercyhurst; the campus, the people, especially the lacrosse team.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We have many returning players, so we hope to play deep into the playoffs this season.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my family for their support over the years. Thanks also, to all of my school coaches and my TOGZ coaches, and all of my teammates. Lacrosse is a team game, I couldn’t have done it without all of them.”

Wave One Sports, the official sponsor for TopLaxRecruits.com girls’ recruits, congratulates Diana Schmitt. Wave One Sports is the leader in custom Lacrosse and Field Hockey uniforms. Please contact Wave One for all your team apparel and equipment needs: www.waveonesports.com. Mention TopLaxRecruits.com and receive a free coach’s gift with your team uniform purchase.

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/13/14
From Press Release

A major value in attending the National 175 recruiting showcase is not only their track record for attracting 70+ college coaches each year to evaluate the talent they field, but also the effort they put into educating each participant and their families about the recruiting process and what to expect.

The National 175 is pleased to announce that for their summer showcase, which is happening July 17-19 at RPI this upcoming summer, that they will once again be offering a panel of college coaches to discuss the recruiting process for the players and parents who attend the showcase.

The panel of speakers, which will be moderated by Hall of Fame coach Ted Garber, will include Matt Kerwick of Cornell, Greg Canella from UMass, Frank Fedorjaka from Bucknell, Tufts University’s Mike Daly, Lafayette head coach Jim Rogalski, Mike Murphy from Colgate and Coach Paul Wehrum from Union College. Key topics that have been discussed on the panel in years past include early recruiting, timelines, Division 1 vs Division III recruiting, Division 1 vs Division III commitment throughout the year, verbal commitments, admissions process, academic index as it applies to the admission process at Ivy League and NESCAC schools as well as other topics frequently inquired about.

The session opens up to a Q&A with the panel and as always, parents are welcome to join their sons. If you are interested in attending the event, please fill out an application by visiting https://natinvite175.sportngin.com/register/form/243231645

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/13/14

Trinity-Pawling School (NY) announces 15 players have signed Letters of Intent or made commitments to play collegiate lacrosse.

Michael Agaisse (Warren, NJ) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Mt. St. Mary’s University for Coach Tom Gravante.

Trinity-Pawling class of 2015 signees

Thomas Bianchin (Stoney Creek, Ontario) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Providence College for Coach Chris Gabrielli.

John Cahill (Severna Park, MD) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Vermont where he will play for Coach Ryan Curtis.

Garrett Christiansen (Marriottsville, MD) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Tampa for Coach Rory Whipple.

Charles Dotson (Laguna Hills, CA) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Hofstra University for Coach Seth Tierney.

Michael Fitzpatrick (Duxbury, MA) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Lehigh University for Coach Kevin Cassesse.

Alexander Gombos (Easton, CT) has verbally committed to the admissions process at Wheaton College where he intends to play lacrosse for Coach Jamie Lockard.

Tyler Kellogg (Pawling, NY) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Virginia for Coach Dom Starsia.

Shane Madden (Brookfield, CT) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts- Amherst for Coach Greg Cannella.

Gordon Phillips (Port Coquitlam, BC) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Monmouth University for Coach Brian Fischer.

Eric Radbourne (Guelph, Ontario) has verbally committed to the admissions process at Stevens Institute of Technology where he intends to play for Coach Gene Peluso.

Zachary Reiss (Warrenton, VA) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at St. Joseph’s University where he will play for Coach Taylor Wray.

Tomas Rodriguez (Yorktown, NY) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Maryland- Baltimore County (UMBC) where he will play for Coach Don Zimmerman.

Luke Roediger (Somers, NY) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at St. John’s University for Coach Jason Miller.

Thomas Schmidt (Durham, NC) will sign a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Boston University for Coach Ryan Polley.

**Pictured with commits: Nic Bell (Head Coach), Todd Hoffman (Assistant Coach), Ryan Henry (Assistant Coach), Chris Gillman (Asssitant Coach)**

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