By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/10/13
Parkland (PA) sophomore defenseman Jon Warg has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Hofstra University.
High School: Parkland High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Defenseman/LSM
College Choice: Hofstra University
Club Affiliation: Duke’s L.C., HEADstrong
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Varsity Letter Freshman year, Philly Showcase Fab 40 All-Star, Summer Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Camp, Lehigh Showcase All-Star, Fall National 175, Terrapin Classic, Quaker Fest, Big 4 Champions League Tournament, Crabs 2015 Invitational, Summer Champion of (Crabfeast, Lax Evo, Tri-State games) NSCLA Cup
Academic honors, service projects: Coach for U-15 Lehigh Valley Outlaws; Kids Peace volunteer; Mentor of SPA U-9, U-11, and U-13 teams; Headstrong events volunteer
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose Hofstra? “I was highly impressed by Coach (Seth) Tierney and the coaching staff at Hofstra. The lacrosse program combined with the academics offers a great opportunity and is a great fit. The emphasis placed on academic achievement and the support system that is in place for a lacrosse player was a key factor in my selection. Also, I was looking for a college that offered the advantages of a city location.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “We are a team built on athleticism, young talent, and a strong drive for success. With a new coach, we are taking one game at a time and striving for consistent play on the field.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my club coaches of HEADstrong, Michael Colleluori and Brian Neary, and Dukes LC coaches, Ebe Helm, Jason Christmas, Joe Vetrone, and Chris Fallon, for supporting me this past fall. I would like to thank Matthew Silverman for introducing lacrosse to the Parkland area and throwing with me for the first time. I would also like to especially thank Brett Moyer for his mentoring. I would also like to thank my parents for supporting me in every way though the recruitment process.”
Other schools considered: Marquette and Maryland