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Midwest Club Team Showcase July 17th***Register on Bear Essential Lax starting February 4th

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MIDWEST CLUB TEAM SHOWCASE

Who: High School Club Teams
When: July 17^th, 2013
Where: Wilmington College, OH
The convenient location is one hour from Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton. Indianapolis, IN, and Louisville, KY are less than 2 ½ hours away.
Why: To offer an affordable, close, quality event!
How much: Team Fee is $800
How many?  We will be taking the first 12 teams that sign up then position in 3 pools of 4. Our goal is to place teams in pools that would be measurable to their competitive level.

If you are interested in attending the event please contact:
Bear Davis

Dominic Marzano

Why MIDWEST CLUB TEAM SHOWCASE?  Growing up in Hilliard, OH and graduating from Wilmington College has allowed Bear Davis to gain an extreme respect and love for the game of lacrosse in the Midwest. It has always been his desire to provide quality and affordable opportunity, in the game, to the region that gave him so much.

Helping a good community! Wilmington, Ohio is home to beautiful Wilmington College and Williams Stadium. The town is a great family oriented community that once thrived on the likes of Airborne Express who later turned into DHL. When the company decided to be strictly overseas it left the town of Wilmington and about 8,000 people without jobs! We will be asking the participating teams to help us in 3 different efforts.
1)     Equipment Drive: We will be collecting used / new equipment donations to help outfit the area youth. As we know the equipment can be very expensive. In a town like Wilmington providing equipment is about the only way a huge % of the kids would ever have the chance to play this game. We will have a collection station at the event. We will be taking pictures of all the donated equipment and you will get to follow your donation to its new home via our website.
2)     Food Drive: Wilmington’s local soup kitchen (Sugartree Ministry Soup Kitchen) services over 150 people daily. We will be asking teams for donations to help fill their cupboards!
3)     Shop local: We will provide each team a list of local restaurants and hotels that would dearly appreciate your business.
For more on Wilmington:
* http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/ohio/
* http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-5996883.html
What will your team gain? Each team will play 3 games throughout the day. Every team will be evaluated by Bear Davis and his staff. A team write up and player highlights will be posted on the Bear Essential Lacrosse website. All college coaches will be invited to the event. With the busy summer we cannot guarantee that they will all be there but we can guarantee that they will have access to the website with write ups on players. What other event offers that?

Connor Robinson, 2014 New Westminster, BC Midfield (left)
Big powerful left hander who is nearly unstoppable at full speed. Possesses a great sweeping dodge and can finish with a variety of on the run shots. Very capable face off man who is superb in transition. Loves to take a beating to make the play, does not loose or turnover the ball-ever. Excellent leadership qualities and a winner at every level (2x u16 Canadian Championships, Midget A Box provincial champion).

Nick Preston, 2014 Victoria, BC Attack (left)
Good size and speed. Above average dodger with great field vision and a giant lacrosse IQ. Rarely makes mistakes. Excellent in the ride, clear, EMO and fast break. Is comfortable feeding from X or finishing the play (does not miss 6 yards and in). Great at finding the open space or creating it for others. Coaches dream who is constantly engaged in the play, often picking up errant passes or sleepy long poles.

Andrew Gresham 2014 Pitt Meadows, BC Attack (right)
Quick, shifty dodger who is always active in the offense. Grew as a player this summer for Team Whales in the U19 games. Plays best from X where is catches teams off guard with hard dodges, willing to turn the corner and pay the price to get off a good shot.

Mitchell Stoke 2014 New Westminster, BC Midfield (right)
Good size and speed. Capable in the offensive zone but best used as a shutdown defensive middie who can transition the ball and finish the play. Excellent on the wing for face offs, loves to make big hits in the open field. Jack of all trades player who is willing to adapt his game for the benefit of the team.

Chase Malcom 2014 Port Coquitlam, BC Midfield (Left)
Big, strong fast middie who has a great stick. Can beat you with speed or power and is fearless driving to the net. Can draw the double and find the open man. Still developing as a player and will benefit from any team who loves to push the ball. Capable in the defensive end and like most Canadians, very capable in the fast break.

Jordan Mackenzie 2014 New Westminster, BC long pole
Attends Trinity Pawling. Great feet, great intensity and great grasp of team defence. Is relentless in his pursuit for the ball, rarely caught out of position. Throws good, hard controlled checks. Very good in the clear and comfortable in the offensive zone. Good on the line for face offs and very good in the ride.

Jake Bye 2014 Port Coquitlam, BC Long pole
Great size, speed and athleticism. Great stick who picks up loose balls in the pile and knocks down passes. Will carry the ball and look to score in transition. Attack are unlikely to drive on him, causes numerous turnovers because of his active stick and great footwork. Very coachable player who loves to catch players with their head down.

Sleeper team for me this fall…

MIDLOTHIAN from VA! Coach Greg Barnard has a nice squad with a well balanced mix of players. The high pressure defense with the methodical offense with some savvy players makes for a tough team to beat. Here who is making the plays.

ATTACK
# 6 Dan Serafin – 2014 http://youtu.be/bbIIdnqMU7g
This attackman can be a solid QB at X. He has both hands and solid shake and bake to free up his hands. I like the fact that he can turn the corner and score as well as feed. Plays to make plays, which is fun to watch. He rides as hard as he plays offense which I think raises his stock.
If there is a downside I would say he is a little lean for DI at this time. But he has a good frame and with his work ethic on the field I see him filling out over the next year.
Dan had 24 goals and 29 assist as a sophomore last spring.

#22 Austin Via- 2014 (PTW)
Very physical dodger and has the ability to be a solid threat inside. Nice complement to Serafin. Last spring he scored 24 goals and had 17 assist for Midlothian.

#9 Corbin Dunn- 2015 (Chipper)
This righty has some very savvy ability. He does a great job creating at X and according to the Midlothian site he was used at Midfield last spring. He dodges to score with the ball! This kid is a Blue Chipper. Take a look at his freshman stats.
GP 17 /Shots 68/ Goals 17/ Asst 12/ Points 29 /SH% 25.0 % / GB 49 / FO 43 /FOW 29/ FO% 67.4 %

MIDFIELD
#2 Luc Cassier – 2013 http://youtu.be/w6qAtKQJRoI
Talk about split dodge. Luc and break it down coming downhill. Does a lot of work east west but seems to get back on his line toward the goal.

DEFENSE
#21 Casey Shepard- 2014 http://youtu.be/KvZXZjtnTk0
Jack of all trades and maybe a master of a couple. Casey gets out and pressures the ball. He gets ground balls and can take face offs. Speed, Speed , Speed ! No doubt in my mind he is worth taking a peek at.

#28 Trent Parker – 2014
This lefty Pole is very very hard nosed. I like his ability to press out and make solid safe plays. He can be a huge help in the transition game. He gets out the shoot off the save very well.

#25 Jay Reid -2013
This is the guy you tell your attackmen “ it would be better to bet him off ball!” He really is not worth testing or dodging on. He beats people up. His hard lefty checks look painful. I would say he is a Blue Chipper recruit if you need someone who brings the pain.

BIG SHOT EVENT

2014 All Stars

Barroso, Erik #64
School: Ann Arbor Pioneer
Position: FO/Midfield/Attack
Grad Year: 2014
SAT/ACT Score: Not Yet
36^th freshman to earn a Varsity letter, True Lacrosse Statewide Team

Coleman, Christian #26
School: Peters Township
Position: Midfield/FO
Grad Year: 2014
SAT/ACT Score: Not Taken Yet
Honors Physics, Honors English, Honors American History

Collins, Nate #98
School: Chartiers Valley
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2014
National Honors Society

Crompton, Evan #88
School: Canon McMillan
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2014

Fort, Tyler #25
School: Aquinas Academy
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2014
Honors : Honors Physics and history
Averaged 35 goals and 16 assists in his first two seasons, was a
member of the Pittsburgh lacrosse high school festival team and is a current
member of the True Lacrosse Pa team.

George, Hannibal #27
School: Kiski
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2014
Honors: High Honor Roll, Number 6 in his class. Was named to the ALL STAR game at the Bluechip 225 this past summer. Broke one game scoring record for Kiski last year as a Sophmore.

Guldenschuh, Rob #92
School: Kiski
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2014

Hawkins, Jack #96
School: Wheeling Park
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2014
Honors : WV All State Honorable mention Attack (Sophomore)

McGovern, Alec #41
School: North Allegheny
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2014
National Jr. Honor Society
Varsity letter in Cross Country 3 years
Varsity letter in Lax 1 year

McMillen, Connor #126
School: Medina
Position: Goalie
Grad Year: 2014
Honors: Academic some advanced Math classes
Math:670/Reading:520

Morrison, Tyler #124
School: Chartiers Valley
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2014

Niemeyer, Conner #89
School: Canon McMillan
Position: Attack
Grad Year2014

Schrader, Matthew #97
School: Archbishop Spalding
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2014

Sharp, Garrett #87
School: Indiana
Position: LSM
Grad Year: 2014

Spicher, Keldon #65
School: Indiana
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2014

2013 All Stars

Bergbigler, Ian #65
School: Butler
Position: Close Defense
Grad Year: 2013
Honors - First Team All Section Sophmore and Junior year, Captain Sophmore and Junior year, and Team Defensive MVP Sophmore and Junior year. I also played for the WPA Key Stone team and this past summer we won the bronze medal at Penn State.

Burke, Peter #67
School: Ann Arbor Pioneer
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2013
2012 Michigan All State First Team. 2012 Michigan Academic All State. 2013 Pioneer Lacrosse Captain.

Doyle, Luke #63
School: Moon
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2013
Honors Biology

Duart-Digon, Jeffrey #58
School: Ann Arbor Pioneer
Position: Goalie
Grad Year: 2013
Honors First Team All Conference SEC 2010 & 2011. Participant in Max Elite 100, New England Top 150, and National Invite 175.

Gillen, Craig # 60
School: Chartiers Valley
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2013

Grieggs, Sam #66
School: Indiana
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2013

Kotch, Tanner #68
School: Attack
Grad Year: 2013
First Team All Section Attack- Junior Season 2012, Team Captain, 20 hrs. community service in 2012

Lacastro, Jordan #55
School: Kiski
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2013

Leeds, Richard #62
School: Canon McMillan
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2013

Novak, Jeff #56
School: Chartiers Valley
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2013

Rice, Tyler #59
School: Morgantown
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2013
Honors -all state honorable mention attack 2012, assistant captain high school hockey, assistant captain travel hockey

Ursu, Zach #54
School: Kiski
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2013

Weber, Zachary #61
School: Ann Arbor Pioneer
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2013
Starter, 2012 Michigan Division 1 Runner-Up Team
Most Improved Player 2012
Academic All-State

Wetzel, Andrew #64
School: Indiana
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2013

For more information or to report on committed players please contact Bear Davis @

2015 COMMITTED PLAYERS
posted 6/26/2012 by Bear Davis

Ryan Conrad Loyola , Blakefield / Looney's LC 2015 midfielder has verbally committed to UVA.

2013 COMMITTED PLAYERS
posted 6/26/2012 by Bear Davis

Sean Harrison of Marriotts Ridge (Roughriders) 2013 committs to Highpoint University

2014 COMMITTED PLAYERS
posted 6/26/2012 by Bear Davis

Dan Barber of Archbishop Spalding (Cav Lax) 2014 verbally committs to Navy

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