By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/14/18
La Jolla Country Day (CA) 2018 LSM-defenseman Dean LaDrido has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Swarthmore College.
Dean LaDrido profile:
Dean LaDrido
High School: La Jolla Country Day, La Jolla, California
Position: LSM / Defender
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Swarthmore College
Club Teams: FCA National, Legends West National, 212 National, 3d San Diego, San Diego United
Lacrosse Honors: New England Prospect Games Defensive MVP and All-Tournament Team, NDP Tournament of Champions National Champion, Legends Committed Experience, Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip, NXT Philly Showcase, Adrenaline High Rollers, All-Coastal League, All-Academic Team
Academic Honors: 4x High Honors, 4x Tri M Music Honors Society
Expected Major: Economics & Computer Science
Why did you choose Swarthmore? “I wanted a school with both high academics and the opportunity to play high level lacrosse.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “I’m Captain this year and we are young. Right now our goal is to make playoffs and develop our younger players.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Mom, Dad, Chase and Brad. Coach Hyland, Coach Deane, Coach Reid, Coach Chandler and Coach Caldwell from Torrey Lacrosse. Coach Burke, Coach Cooper, Coach Mathai from 3d. Coach Foss from Adrenaline/San Diego United. Coach Acee from 212 Lacrosse and Coach Hochy from Legends West. Finally, I’d like to thank Coach (Pat) Gress for the opportunity! #GoGarnet”
Other schools considered: Amherst, Williams, MIT
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