Do you have a favorite memory or game while playing for Township?
I think my favorite game was our Coaches’ Cup championship game because that was a game I really had to step up for my team as a defensive player and pull through to the end. We were down 15-9 at halftime, and then we came back and won 16-15 to wrap it up. I think it might have been 14-9, but we came back that game, and it was something I really had to step up for and play with my best. We came together as a team, and it was genuinely a well-deserved win. It was definitely my favorite memory.
Who was your biggest inspiration to start playing your sport?
Well, I’m definitely not a big sports-watcher personally. I don’t want to sound cocky, but I’m definitely self-motivated. I always motivate myself every day to get better. When I see that I have potential in what my coaches see in me,it makes me want to become the best player I can be. That definitely was my mindset throughout the whole thing: to be the best player and really get to where I am today.
Do you have a favorite hobby outside of your sport?
Even though my life does consist of lacrosse all the time, I love hanging out with my friends, I played soccer, and I also played basketball for some of my life. That’s pretty much it… and I work.
What are you most looking forward to as a college athlete?
I can’t wait to make new friends and teammates that will turn into my family. I can’t wait to make huge accomplishments for me and for my teammates, and just be there. I hope I get a bunch of playing time; I can’t wait to work towards that. And have new coaches, a fresh start, and make so many memories.
Why did you feel that Lynn was the best fit for you as a student-athlete?
Lynn was definitely my top choice because I saw how successful their lacrosse program was. They’re currently top ten nationally for D2. That was something I really wanted to be on: a good team that competes at high levels. That’s just my sort of drive. I always love to win, and I wanted to be on a team that won. A team that was difficult. So, I really reached for that school. It’s also in Boca Raton, Florida, and that was a dream of mine: to be in Florida. So, really everything altogether, and the coach.
What advice do you have for those looking to play college sports?
My advice is that even if you think you’re not good enough, you’re always good enough. It’s just how bad you want to work for it, and how bad you want it. I just figured out I want to play lacrosse in two years; I started playing four years ago. You never know how good you really are until you really work to see your potential.
What was your biggest challenge during your sports career?
Definitely the mental part of it, because you can get lows and highs. It’s really just how you want to think it. You always have to believe in yourself. If you don’t have the right teammates surrounded by you, thinking you’re not good enough, you have to try and find the right people to give you the positive mindset to know that you could be the best that you can be. You just have to think that way. So, I definitely think that the mental part is hard enough, thinking that you’re not good enough… and I really think that you have to be strong mentally and physically throughout the whole process.
Do you have a favorite memory or game while playing for Township?
Colts Neck Semifinals for the Shore Conference, when I scored the goal. I don’t think anything will ever live up to that again.
Who was your biggest inspiration to start playing your sport?
My older brother, Richie. We used to play in our backyard when I was little, and he was the one that trained me and motivated me to play my sport.
Do you have a favorite hobby outside of your sport?
Not really, honestly. I’m kind of just a soccer guy. Maybe bowling once in a while. That’s really it.
What are you most looking forward to as a college athlete?
Probably meeting the team and having fun with my teammates because I feel like college is the point in life where you have the most fun. So, that’s what I’m kind of looking forward to.
Why did you feel that Alvernia was the best fit for you as a student-athlete?
When I went on a visit there, I just knew that it was a super nice campus. It was relatively close to home, so I can come home on the weekends, see my family still, and I’ve got a full ride there.
What advice do you have for those looking to play college sports?
Start the recruiting process early. I kind of started mine too late. And nothing is out of reach. People say D1, D2, and D3 are all out of reach – it’s never out of reach!
What was your biggest challenge during your sports career?
Probably mentality, honestly. There were some points where I was playing soccer and had thought about quitting, but I met the right people and played on the right teams to the point where I got my motivation back to continue on my sport. It brought me all the way to the college level.
Do you have a favorite memory or game while playing for Township?
I think my favorite game was against Howell last year because not only did I do really well and score six goals, but our whole team… I think that’s when we really clicked. We started to play really well, and that led to us winning a division championship.
Who was your biggest inspiration to start playing your sport?
Honestly, I don’t think I had a specific inspiration. I started it because I thought it would be fun, and then I think [Coach] Raz really pushed me to love the sport even more.
Do you have a favorite hobby outside of your sport?
Other than soccer, I don’t think so.
What are you most looking forward to as a college athlete?
More memories that I’m going to make with my team, and the experiences I’m going to have playing and growing as an athlete.
Why did you feel that Rowan was the best fit for you as a student-athlete?
I thought it was a good fit for me because it’s not too far from home, and I also get to play at a high level, especially since they’re [Rowan Women’s Lacrosse] really good in their division.
What advice do you have for those looking to play college sports?
My advice would be to keep your head high and always have confidence in yourself because the more confidence you have, the better you’re going to do.
What was your biggest challenge during your sports career?
I think my biggest challenge was fighting with my confidence, and making sure I kept up my confidence to pursue the sport and push myself to do better.
Do you have a favorite memory or game while playing for Township?
Probably the Battle of the Duke in my junior year. Crazy energy, and I had a great game.
Who was your biggest inspiration to start playing your sport?
When I was little, my dad didn’t let me play because I was too small, and that made me kind of mad. But he also taught me all I know, how to tackle, etc.
Do you have a favorite hobby outside of your sport?
Snowboarding.
What are you most looking forward to as a college athlete?
Looking forward to helping my team as much as I can, and taking it to the highest level possible.
Why did you feel that Kean was the best fit for you as a student-athlete?
It was the first school I started the recruiting process with. I would compare every other school to that school, and nothing really matched it as much as the coaches and the environment.
What advice do you have for those looking to play college sports?
Just keep working no matter what. Whatever you go through, just keep going. You’ve got to have confidence in yourself.
What was your biggest challenge during your sports career?
Probably my injury and missing my senior year. I was overthinking a lot, but I still ended up talking to schools, overcoming, and getting to where I am today.
Do you have a favorite memory or game while playing for Township?
Probably the Manalapan game my sophomore year, where I hit the three to tie it. It [The game] went into overtime, and we won.
Who was your biggest inspiration to start playing your sport?
Probably my brother. I mean, we always played when we were little, and then, I fell in love with the sport when we kept playing more.
Do you have a favorite hobby outside of your sport?
I love to be outside, going to the beach, and being in the ocean.
What are you most looking forward to as a college athlete?
The games, the practices, and being around the people. The team is so nice, and I am so excited!
Why did you feel that Susquehanna was the best fit for you as a student-athlete?
The atmosphere and the people in the college are so great. I’m so excited to be there next year, and I just can’t wait!
What advice do you have for those looking to play college sports?
Don’t let anyone else stop you from ever completing your goal. Always push forward toward your goal.
What was your biggest challenge during your sports career?
My confidence. I think that I’ve lost my confidence, but now I’ve got it back, and I’m really excited!
