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Event Recap: D3 Lacrosse Showcase

Day Marked by Excellent School Representation, Exciting Play On Monday, January 21, roughly 160 boys lacrosse players took part in the inaugural D3 Showcase presented by SportsRecruits.com. Held at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey, the event put players on display for coaches from some of the best Division III programs in the country. The showcase was created with a focus on providing high school players the opportunity to be seen by academic-oriented institutions that compete at the Division III level. Based on the recruiting cycle, this year’s event featured players that will graduate high school in 2014. ...

Member Commitment: EJ Suris, Class of 2014, Mount St. Mary's University

How was your SportsRecruits.com experience? Was SportsRecruits.com easy to use? I loved it! It was extremely easy to use and the people at their office are always there for help. SportsRecruits.com kept everything in one place - the ultimate filing cabinet! Was the SportsRecruits.com staff helpful to you throughout the process? Yes, just shoot them an email and they answer you back within 24 hours. What was the college coaches response to your profile and video? They all really liked it. They loved my videos, and they liked having my transcript, GPA, and stats all in one spot. ...

D3 Lacrosse Showcase All-Star Team: Midfield

On Monday, January 21 at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey, nearly 160 athletes competed at the inaugural D3 Showcase presented by SportsRecruits.com. The action was solid all day, with 10 teams playing three games apiece. Each team was led by a DIII head or assistant coach and chosen at random prior to the showcase. There was plenty of talent on hand, with many players making a mark on the coaches assembled. While certainly not an all-encompassing list, we put together a list of standouts – three from each position, plus a long-stick midfielder, faceoff-man and goalie. Here is a look at our All-Star Midfield, including the long-stick middie and faceoff positions. ...

Event Recap: Nike Elite 120

A Can’t-Miss Showcase In mid-January, one would likely assume a conversation about schools such as Duke, Syracuse, Michigan and Notre Dame would be about the growing anticipation of March Madness. However, on a mid-January weekend in Randolph, New Jersey, the talk about these institutions centered around lacrosse at the Nike Elite 120 Showcase. In just its third year, this event has become one of the biggest recruiting weekends in girls lacrosse – and it is easy to see why. ...

Nike Elite 120 Concludes Third Showcase Weekend

Event Draws 84 College Coaches Representing 72 Institutions The Nike Elite 120 concluded its third successful girls lacrosse showcase last weekend at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey. The event was held on Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20 and attracted 84 coaches from some of the top college programs across the country. “I am excited about the success of the event,” said Elite 120 Director CHARLIE SHOULBERG. “84 coaches were in attendance representing 72 schools, and my inbox has been blowing up with raving testimonials.” SportsRecruits.com, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, was on site all weekend providing video coverage and running recruiting seminars for players and parents. “With the acceleration of the recruiting process, there is a lot of confusion out there,” said SportsRecruits.com Co-Founder MATT WHEELER. “Having all played college lacrosse and being endorsed by US Lacrosse, we really enjoyed giving players and their parents a road map to follow.” ...

Featured Five: Nike Elite 120 Women's Showcase – 2016 Division

The Nike Elite 120 showcased some excellent lacrosse players on Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20, at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey. Participation was by invitation only, and the product on the field certainly reflected this fact, as the action both days was impressive. Players began the weekend with combine testing before competing in games for the duration. While every player on the field held their own, here are five from the 2016 class (accelerated recruiting timeline, anyone?) that stood out. ...

Featured Five: Nike Elite 120 Women's Showcase – 2015 Division

The Nike Elite 120 showcased some excellent lacrosse players on Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20, at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey. Participation was by invitation only, and the product on the field certainly reflected this fact, as the action both days was impressive. Players began the weekend with combine testing before competing in games for the duration. Here are five players from the 2015 class that stood out. ...

Member Commitment: Kyle Cornell, Class of 2014, Bryant University

How was your SportsRecruits.com experience? Was SportsRecruits.com easy to use? My experience was very helpful. The profile page kept me very organized and it was easy to send my link out to coaches. It was also very good because it kept my videos organized and made it very easy for college coaches to take a look at the way I play. Was the SportsRecruits.com staff helpful to you throughout the process? The staff was very helpful and answered every email and every question as soon as possible. The staff was also extremely helpful by sending out news blasts and keep me up to date with recruiting. ...

Time & Room: AJ Auld, Founder and CEO, Titanium Lacrosse

One of the most rewarding aspects of the US Lacrosse National Convention is having the ability to meet members of the lacrosse community from different regions. One such occurrence was having the fortune of speaking with AJ Auld, the Founder and CEO of Titanium Lacrosse. In addition, Auld is the head coach at Ohio powerhouse Dublin Jerome High School. Based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Titanium Lacrosse is one of the premier lacrosse clubs in the country. Titnium features 20 club teams across the Midwest and had sent over 70 players to the Division I ranks since 2010. Check out the video below for our conversation with AJ! ...