|
|
BLACKWOLF SELECT FROSH UPDATE Blackwolf Frosh team made an excellent debut over the weekend at the Bulldog Lacrosse Classic at Yale University. The team went 4-0 with some impressive wins over a very talented Yorktown, NY team and other select clubs from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Frosh roster will be posted soon.
UMBC RECAP Blackwolf Select made the Final Four at the UMBC Shootout. Considering that this was the teams first tournament and the team was unable to practice together, they played extremely well. Blackwolf pulled off two upset wins in the playoffs to advance to the final four. In the semi final game, they came up just short of sending the game into overtime. Down 8-9 with 3 seconds left, attackman Harrison Chaires had a great dodge off the end line and sent a nice feed to the streaking midfielder Jimmy Marlett, but his shot hit the pipe.
BLACKWOLF SELECT Blackwolf Select is an "invitation only" team with recommendations coming from H.S. coaches and/or the Blackwolf staff personally evaluating players (Please use the form at bottom of this page to make a recommendation). There are no "open tryouts" for Blackwolf Select. Based on coaches recommendations and evaluations, we will select 25 players. One of our goals is to have the players on this team gain the same exposure as the top select teams throughout the country. We will also strive to have the talent level that is truly select to assist EVERY player with exposure, not just one or two "marquee" players who may or may not be seen. Players will not be required to play only for Blackwolf, but they will be required to attend ALL practices and scrimmages. If there may be scheduling conflicts, we recommend that a player not seek or accept an invitation. Invites will be open to all players, rising sophomores-rising seniors, although it is possible for freshmen to make the team, they will have to be a true "phenom".
We will also require a minimum GPA of 2.5 that all players must have to make the team. This, we expect, will show the players that more than just playing lacrosse can assist in getting them into the college they would like to attend, and keep them there. We want this to be something that college coaches will recognize immediately that this player is someone who's academic standing we need not to be concerned with if he is playing for Blackwolf. We believe strongly that these young men need goals and direction in order to improve and strive for success. Please be advised that these invites will be extended based purely on GPA and on field performance. We will assist our players and parents at any time and in any way possible with college recruiting and contacting the schools our players are interested in attending. Remember, that being proactive in recruiting can be extremely helpful.
Blackwolf Select has direct contact with many colleges including: University of MD, University of VA, U.S. Naval Academy, Johns Hopkins, Loyola, UMBC, Georgetown University, Syracuse University, Yale University, Towson University, University of Notre Dame, University of North Carolina, Ohio State University, Delaware, Fairfield University, Washington College, St. Johns University
VAIL TOURNAMENT
BLACKWOLF SELECT WENT 8-1 AT THE 2008 WARRIOR VAIL SHOOTOUT TOURNAMENT IN IT'S INAUGURAL TOURNAMENT. BLACKWOLF LOST IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP 11-9 TO NorCal. DESPITE LOSING TWO STARTERS IN THE GAME TO INJURIES, THEY PLAYED WELL IN A GAME THAT SAW SEVERAL LEAD CHANGES. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF OUR PLAYERS TO HAVE HAD SUCH A STRONG SHOWING OUR FIRST TIME OUT AND WITH ONLY TWO PRACTICES!!
TOURNAMENT STATISTICS
GOALS: Sam Jones (25), Alex Carros(15), Tyler Nechanicky(13), Patrick Durkin(11), Wilson Kistler(10), Drew Lee(9), Sean Price(6), Patrick Fletcher(4), Mike Williams(4), Taylor Hanley(3), Mark Jutkowitz(2), Hilly Summers(2), Karl Rohlin(2), TJ Harris(1)
ASSISTS: Drew Lee(12), Sam Jones(10), Mark Jutkowitz(5), TJ Harris(4), Alex Carros(2), Sean Price(2), Ted Wieland(2), John Morrow(2), Hilly Summers(2), Patrick Durkin(1), Sam Mckelvey(1), Charlie Ornberger(1), Ryan Cronin(1), Mike Williams(1), Tyler Nechanicky(1), Taylor Hanley(1), Karl Rohlin(1)
FACE-OFFS: Karl Rohlin, Patrick Fletcher, Taylor Hanley won 82 of 116 for a 71% win percentage
SAVES: Ryan Brant 58, Wes Dirito 16
WANT TO RECEIVE AN INVITE FOR BLACKWOLF SELECT????
Here are a few things we will be evaluating:
COACHES
HEAD COACH Joe Trigiani (Coach Trig)
(Defensive Coordinator/Goalie Coach- Notre Dame Academy
2006-2007, VISAA State Champions-2007 ) coaching strategies, his immense energy and his ability to coach any position on the field. Drawing on his experience as part of multiple WCAC championship teams he played on at DeMatha Catholic High School under Hall of Fame coach Dick Long, he strives to teach every player the game as he learned it. Having lost the opportunity to play Division 1 lacrosse due to injury, he gives all his energy to the players he now coaches and teaches them the techniques and the understanding of discipline and hard work they will need to succeed. Coach Trig has played lacrosse in both the ALL and USCLA at attack, long stick midfield and defense.
ASSISTANT COACHES Scott Pugh (2008 WCAC COACH OF THE YEAR) Coach Pugh is one of the most talented and knowledgeable coaches in the game today. He is an excellent teacher and has a great mind for the game. Coach Pugh puts forth immense time and effort in helping every player achieve their goals. Having lead one of the strongest programs in the country gives Coach Pugh the leadership qualities that will help this team be successful.
J.D. Harkey Currently plays for Division 1 UMBC. A 2006 USILA High School All-American Washington Post All-Metro selection. The 2006 Dulles District Player of the Year. Three-time First Team All Dulles District. All-Northern Region midfielder. J.D. is an excellent coach and teaches every aspect of the game in great detail. His ability to teach the game makes him one of the best young coaches in the game.
COACH'S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION :
PLAYER NAME, GPA, POSITION :
PROGRAM :
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS |
