By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 8/2/14

Xaverian Brothers (MA) 2016 midfielder NickShaw has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Providence College.

Nick Shaw ledger:

High School: Xaverian Brothers High School, MA

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Midfield

College Choice: Providence College (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliation: Warrior Elite

Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Only Freshman to play on 2013 Massachusetts Division I State Championship Team. NXT Philly Summer Invitational Showcase All-Star, New England Brine National Team, 2015 Xaverian Brothers Team Captain

Academic honors, service projects: Pier Minster, Big Hawk Program

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose the school? “I choose Providence because it had all the components I was looking for in a college. I loved the campus, the athletic facilities, and it is a great fit academically as well as athletically for me. When I visited campus Coach Gabrielle and Coach Holm really made me feel that I would fit into the culture of the program. I would like to follow in my father’s footsteps, he played lacrosse at Providence as well.”

Thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season? “This past season we accomplished a lot. We made it to the Division 1 State Semi finals. Although we didn’t reach our final goal of repeating as State Champs, we had a great season. This next year we should get back to where we left off especially with the players we have coming back.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents who helped me in every step of the recruiting process and through my entire lacrosse career. Also, my siblings, Rob and Mike, for their support at games, and throughout the process. I want to thank my high school coach, Tim Gardner. He was a big help developing me as a player over the past two seasons. Finally, I would like to thank my club coach, Jack Piatelli. He helped become the player that I am today. He was a tremendous resource and guided me through the recruiting process.”

Other schools considered? Boston University, Vermont, Bryant University and UMass Lowell.

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