TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/22/21
Islip (N.Y.) 2023 faceoff/midfielder Mike Zecchini of LI Legacy Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Adelphi University.
Mike Zecchini profile:
High school: Islip High School (Islip New York, N.Y.)
Grad year: 2023
Positions: Faceoff, Midfield
College committed to: Adelphi University
Club team: LI Legacy Lacrosse Mens
Lacrosse honors: Made the Suffolk team for NYSRL in 2019 and 2021. LILJ Watch List 2020,2021
Academic honors: Honor Roll since 8th grade; help coach kids with special needs with Challanger Lacrosse in Bay Shore; also mentor kids with special needs with ISF in Bohemia
Expected major: Physical Education and Coaching
Why did you choose Adelphi University, Men’s D2? “I chose Adelphi for a few reasons; 1-It has my major (physical education) 2- Always liked and followed the Panthers 3- love coach Purdie; he made me feel like family, After meeting and talking for an hour I knew I wanted to play for him. The players were very welcoming, they would step out of line drills during practice and come introduce themselves while I was talking to coach Purdie. 4- I can live on campus but I’m only 40 minutes from home so my parents can come see me play.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Tanks to Coach John Austin, Coach Kieth Shidel, Coach Tom Zummo, Coach Kevin Quinn, Coach Doug Lange, Coach Tim Rau, Coach Mike Taylor, Faceoff coaches Matt Schomberg, Nick Barry (Navy), Jake Naso (Duke), Jordan Naso (Holy Cross commit), Dylan Pepe (Siena).”
What other colleges did you consider? Wagner, Limestone, Southern Florida, Kean
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