Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
College: University at Albany
Pro Teams: Connecticut Hammerheads
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 210 lbs
Position: Midfielder

Who introduced you to lacrosse? I got introduced to lacrosse at football sign ups in 2nd grade. I got introduced to it by Steve Beebe who ended up being one of my lacrosse coaches all the way from youth through high school.

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse is my getaway from reality. It really allows me to live in the moment and forget about anything else that’s going on.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Try to watch as much high-level lacrosse as you can.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Beating UNC in the first round of the NCAA tourney my senior year.

Where is your favorite place to play? Favorite place to play is back at Albany. Nothing like playing in front of some of the best fans in college lacrosse.

Gameday Superstitions? Listen to my music mostly EDM or rap to get me fired up and eat some sort of candy as well. Preferably some sort of fruity/chewy candy like starbursts or skittles.

How do you up your game year after year? I’d say I up my game year after year by reflecting on the previous season and taking note of the positives and negatives of my play. Then in the off-season leading up to the season, I would work and train on some negatives.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? As a kid, I always looked up to LaDainian Tomlinson not just based on his athleticism but also the way he carried himself off the field too.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? See the northern lights

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years by being a much faster game. The shot clock is already helping. I also see it becoming more of a mainstream sport throughout the country even in non-hotbed areas

Favorite show to binge-watch? Stranger Things

Favorite Movie? The Town

Favorite Book? American Sniper

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? My favorite food would have to be barbecue. Couldn’t pick one restaurant but my family’s homemade ribs or pulled pork is my favorite.

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Love to surf, fish, beach volleyball, Spikeball, and just about anything outside.

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? If I didn’t play lacrosse I’d be playing football

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? In 20 years I see myself living by a body of water via lake or ocean with my family. Still being a part of lacrosse and growing the game by coaching my kids.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? When I think of the name Powell I think of some of the best to ever play the game. I also think of a crafty and innovative style of lacrosse.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It means a lot knowing that I represent a brand that is founded and ran by some of the best to ever play the game. It also means being held to a high standard on the field and off the field with growing the game and the joy of lacrosse.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? Pioneer Transition head and Mighty Black Pro shaft. Favorite piece of Powell gear would have to be the hats.

Hometown: Annapolis, MD
College: Towson University
Pro Teams: Philadelphia Barrage (MLL), New York RIptide (NLL)
Height: 6′
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Face-Off

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My older sister

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse has played a huge part in my life. It has taught me so many lessons throughout the years as well as meeting some of the best people I know. Lacrosse can also be seen as a vehicle to take you places you could never imagine.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? You have to love the game. Practice year-round and always watch as much as you can. Be a good listener.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Final Four 2017

Where is your favorite place to play? Calgary

Gameday Superstitions? None

How do you up your game year after year? Watch more film

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? Ray Lewis

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Pro Champion

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Growth

Favorite show to binge-watch? Friends

Favorite Movie? Wedding Crashers

What is your favorite food? Seafood

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Boating

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Raising a beautiful family.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? The Powell brothers

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It’s a special feeling to rep a great brand.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? Powell
Switchback shaft and gloves

Hometown: Carthage, NY
College: Norwich University
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 170 lbs
Position: Face-Off

Where do you coach? I am an Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach & Assistant Men’s/Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Norwich University. I am also an Assistant Coach for Joe Nardella’s Face-Off Factory along with Noah Rak and Alex Woodall.

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My older brother Adam was the first to pick up a stick in my family. He played for Carthage coaching legends Kirk Ventiquattro and Jason Coffman before my younger brother Paul and I followed.

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse is a medium through which I try to be the best version of myself. It represents a fun and exciting way to learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and leadership. While there is a lot more to life than sports, there are also so many lessons we can learn from sports that are applicable to life.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Learn to fall in love with the process and don’t be too quick to give up when you encounter frustration, failure, or heartbreak. It can be tough at times but the tough moments are also the ones that help us grow the most.

Favorite lacrosse memory? My senior season at Norwich in 2015. That was hands-down some of the most fun I’ve ever had playing. The guys I graduated with and the coaches we played for are among the best people I know.

Where is your favorite place to play? “Around the fields of Carthage” (I think someone wrote a song about that)

Gameday Superstitions? “I’m not superstitious but I’m a little stitious.” – Michael Scott

How do you up your game year after year? Find some way to get better every day, physically or mentally.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My mom and dad are the most loving and hardworking people I know.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Nothing and everything.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Knee-down moto grip will come back to college and people will hopefully listen to face-off guys next time they want to change rules.

Favorite show to binge-watch? The Office

Favorite Movie? Star Wars: Rogue One

Favorite Book? “The Mindful Athlete” by George Mumford

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Pizza is my guilty pleasure and I can’t think of a bad place to get it.

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Working out, Xbox, occasionally reading, and pretending to enjoy running.

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? My girlfriend plays rugby, which looks incredibly fun and physical. Soccer is always phenomenal and I’ve also wanted to try out fencing.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? I’ll let you know when I get there.
What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Greatness with an emphasis on blue-collar attitude.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? Being a Powell Athlete means having the privilege of representing the best name and the best brand in our sport. The legacy and blue-collar mindset attached to the Powell brand is one that I am super proud to be a part of.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? I’m currently rocking the Switchback shaft, which is incredibly light and durable. My favorite piece of gear has to be the gloves though. They don’t take long to break in and just feel like a part of your body once they do.

Hometown: Wilmington, DE
College: Lehigh University
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Attack

Who introduced you to lacrosse? I actually don’t even remember

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse means a lot to me and being able to play the game I love has been one of the best parts of my life in recent years. The chance to be able to continue playing the game at a high level is something I am very grateful for as well.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? It will not come easy, but if you work as hard as you can it will be possible. Work on your skills and learn to be a good teammate, they will take you a long way.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Winning the Patriot League semifinal game in overtime against Navy in 2018.

Where is your favorite place to play? Frank Banco field- Lehigh

Gameday Superstitions? Retape my stick before every game

How do you up your game year after year? Continue to work on my stick skills to maintain my strength, but also focus on getting stronger and in better shape to work on my weaknesses.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? I look up to my Dad a lot in life.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a championship at a high level.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think lacrosse will turn into an offensive scoring competition. Follow the rules changes in collegiate lacrosse, it is very apparent that the teams that are able to score the most are going to find the most success.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Entourage

Favorite Movie? Miracle/Wedding Crashers

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Mexican food is my favorite food but my favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A 10 times out of 10.

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Golf or Hockey

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully running a successful company In business after having a great lacrosse career coming out of college

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? When I think of Powell I think of the players who everybody my age looked up to as kids playing lacrosse. In your backyard, you would pretend to be a Powell brother while counting down the clock.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? Extremely honored to be associated with the name Powell.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? I use the transition head with the Bloodline Pro shaft and absolutely love it. Great stick. My favorite piece of equipment is the gloves, but the Powell shooting shirts are the best of anything.

Hometown: Orangeville, ON
College: Adrian College
Pro Teams: New York Riptide
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Defense

Who introduced you to lacrosse? Childhood friend

In 50 words or less – what does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse means competing and being better every day. It teaches life lessons that I look forward to passing along to my son

Advice younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Work as hard as you possibly can and let other people talk about you

Favorite lacrosse memory? Being drafted to the NLL

Where is your favorite place to play? Minnesota

Gameday Superstitions? Same playlist and salmon before every game

How do you up your game year after year? New training methods and different workout routines. Also, study a ton of film.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? I have always looked up to Josh Sanderson and Kyle Sorensen

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Winning an NLL championship

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? A lot more exposure and growth

Favorite show to binge-watch? Right now…Animal Kingdom

Favorite Movie? Remember the Titans

Favorite Book? Kobe Bryant Show Time

Favorite Food? Favorite Restuarant? Favorite food is Pizza! Jonny pizza in Orangeville

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Pick up hockey, Bowling, Playing cards

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? World Series of Poker

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? I see my self cemented in my career as well as being a GM of an NLL team

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? I think of Syracuse. I think of flash to the game. I think of competing.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It means a lot to me as I have watched and
competed against the brothers.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? Pioneer 2 Transition, The boardwalk tee.

Hometown: Wantagh, NY
College: Providence College
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Attack

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My Dad

In 50 words or less – what does lacrosse mean to you? It’s given me the opportunity to learn so much from incredible teammates/coaches. On top of that, it’s been my biggest motivation for most of my life. I always want to be a part of this game at the highest level. I feel like the team commitment at the highest level teaches you a lot about sacrifice, responsibility, and dedication.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Love the process. You have to look forward to the journey of getting better each day/month/year.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Beating Hofstra at Providence when they were ranked #9 in the country

Where is your favorite place to play? Anderson Stadium at Providence College

Gameday Superstitions? I am a little superstitious. But I make an effort to not think about any of them on gameday.

How do you up your game year after year? Detailed workouts and training. I enjoy the process of adding more things to my game.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? Pat Tillman is someone I have always admired

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a championship at the professional level.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? On the offensive end, I think it will become more about skill rather than speed and strength. The creativity in kids’ style of play is being developed at a younger age than ever before.

Favorite Movie? Miracle on Ice

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Vodka sauce Chicken Roll from Ginos in
Manhasset

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Baseball

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully still doing something I am passionate about while having a family in NY

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Greatness

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It’s motivating that this company believes in me to represent their brand

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? Pioneer II Attack head with Bloodline Pro shaft. Favorite piece of Powell gear is the hats

Hometown: Oradell, NJ
College: Marist College
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 210 lbs
Position: Goalie

Where do you coach? E3 Travel Lacrosse

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My next-door neighbors, Ralph Pepe Sr and Ralph Pepe Jr

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse has been a constant for me. Whatever I’m going through, good or bad, lacrosse has always been an outlet to have fun and enjoy myself.

Advice for young players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Do the little things when no one is watching. Get extra reps/shots/runs when you can and be coachable.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Winning the MAAC championship in 2015

Where is your favorite place to play? Tenney Stadium at Marist College

Gameday Superstitions? Eat something light so I’m not overly full before I play

How do you up your game year after year? Continue to work on your weaknesses while dissecting what works and doesn’t work for you over the years.

Who are your heroes? My Father

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Become a pro-All-Star

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? More colleges will be introduced across all 3 divisions. Untraditional lacrosse areas in the United States will only become more exposed, creating a better all-around product of lacrosse for fans.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Sopranos

Favorite Movie? Goodwill Hunting

What is your favorite food? Chicken Parm

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Basketball, hanging with friends, going to the beach

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully coaching lacrosse, spreading some of the knowledge I was taught over the years.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Winners, Competitive, Elite

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? Honored to be a part of something special with a great group of guys. The Powell brand has made its mark over the years and it’s awesome to represent something that was built by Ryan, Casey, and Mike

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? Currently using the Powell Switchback Shaft

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: Rutgers University
Pro Teams: Philadelphia Barrage
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Midfield

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My good family friend, Cole

What does lacrosse mean to you? It means the world, it has provided me with life-changing opportunities and I will forever be grateful for them.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse?: Simple, try and keep a stick in your hand and a smile on your face.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Doing 200 up-downs for a stolen Muscle Milk that our football team
accused us of stealing

Where is your favorite place to play? Homewood

Gameday Superstitions? None

How do you up your game year after year? Working out, film, trying new things

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? Tremaine Emory, James Baldwin, Nelson Mandela

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Skydiving

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Better athletes will start to play

Favorite Movie? Interstellar

Favorite Book? The Fire Next Time

What is your favorite restaurant? Chipotle

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Fashion

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? On top of the world

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Freaking Goats

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? A lot, means I’m in a position to grow their brand and inspire kids like me to play.

What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? The shafts hats. Go with any fit and the shafts are the best I have ever played with.

Hometown: Ridgefield, CT
College: Boston University
Pro Teams: Chesapeake Bayhawks
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 195 lbs
Position: LSM

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My parents

What does lacrosse mean to you? An opportunity to compete. Play with some amazing guys who all push each other and are bought in on a common goal.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Understand the work that has to be done. You will have to make sacrifices but if you are willing to make them, then you can get there.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Beating then ranked No. 2 Loyola at Nickerson field

Where is your favorite place to play? Nickerson Field at Boston University

Gameday Superstitions? None

How do you up your game year after year? Focus on a new skill every year. Shooting, passing, different checks, etc.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My parents first and foremost.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a Pro Championship

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? There will be a significantly larger following and the sport will continue to grow and gain more attention. The competition will only get better and bring a higher level of lacrosse to the world.

Favorite show to binge-watch? The Office

Favorite Movie? The Dark Knight

Favorite Book? Legacy by James Kerr

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? NY Strip Steak. The Palms.

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Basketball

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Working in financial services and hopefully being active and on my feet with a family.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Dominant

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? To represent a brand that continues to deliver top-quality products to lacrosse athletes is a privilege. I have been playing lacrosse my whole life and now to represent a brand and name that has always been at the forefront of success in the sport is an honor.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? The switchback shaft is my favorite. I’m working with that and the Pioneer II transition head

Hometown: Darien, CT
College: University of North Carolina
Pro Teams: Philadelphia Barrage
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Goalie

Where do you coach? Private Goalie Instructor

Who introduced you to lacrosse? Family – grew up playing in the backyard.

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse has been a gift that keeps on giving.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Fall in love with the game, and have a lacrosse stick in your hand every day.

Favorite lacrosse memory? 2005 Darien High School 23-0, first undefeated season in program history AND 2010 UNC v. UVA in brand new MetLife Stadium

Where is your favorite place to play? The closer to home, the better. More family and friends are able to come to watch.

How do you up your game year after year? Continue training to be in the best physical and mental state leading up to the season.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a pro championship.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Lacrosse will continue to grow and be the next professional sport people around the world are crazed about.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Money Heist

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Chicken Parm / Patricia’s – Morris Park, Bronx, NY

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf, platform tennis, hiking, beach, any outdoor activity

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Hockey

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Family, grooming the next generation of lacrosse players, coaching high school lacrosse, teaching, enjoying summers off, and playing as much golf as possible.

What do you think of when you hear the name Powell? Family, Lacrosse, Legacy

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? To join the Powell Team, is joining my childhood idols and together contributing to help grow the game.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? Switchback Shaft

Hometown: Skaneateles, NY
College: Bucknell University
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 6′
Weight: 175 lbs
Position: Attack

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My dad

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse was instrumental in my upbringing as I grew up on the sidelines since my dad was a coach. Most of my best friends today are guys I played lacrosse with in college.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Always continue to work on your stick skills. Shoot to be the guy with the best stick skills on every team you play for.

Favorite lacrosse memory? All the memories of time spent in the locker room and at practice with the guys.

Where is your favorite place to play? Christy Mathewson Memorial Stadium (Bucknell University).

Gameday Superstitions? Put my right-side equipment on first.

How do you up your game year after year? I keep trying to get stronger and faster while working on my stick skills by watching other players on film.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? I am lucky to have a lot of people I look up to, as I have been blessed to come into contact with many that have supported me in my journey.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a championship

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think the game will continue to get faster at all levels, with the introduction of the shot-clock and bigger, faster, stronger players.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Friends

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golfing, reading, hanging out with friends.

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Hockey or Golf

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Probably not playing like John Grant Jr. but hopefully still involved with the game in some fashion.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Growing up in Upstate New York, the name Powell creates countless highlights in my head. They were the guys that each kid wanted to be. Trying to copy everything they did.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It feels as if life has come full circle. I grew up watching the Powells at every level and idolized them.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? Pioneer II Transition Head with Bloodline Pro shaft. I love all the equipment. The sticks are tremendous and the gloves are top-notch.

Hometown: Rocky Point, Ny
College: Albany
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Attack

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My Dad

What does lacrosse mean to you? It’s more than just a game, it’s a medicine game that helps people in so many ways. Lacrosse brings so many assets to individuals such as great friendships/bonds and connections that last forever!!

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Practice, there’s always room for improvement. Try to watch film of top players in the world and try to be creative with learning!

Favorite lacrosse memory? Making it to the final four my senior year/ beating Denver in the quarterfinals at Hofstra!

Where is your favorite place to play? I’ve always loved playing at Hofstra

Gameday Superstitions? Taping my stick before every game/ put my equipment on the same way piece by piece.

How do you up your game year after year? Reflect and watch film on previous year learning from my mistakes and always trying to keep the stick in my hand and continue to practice and better my skills as well as staying in great shape

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? I’ve always looked up to Lyle Thompson ever since I played with him! He’s the most humble player I’ve ever seen and his work ethic is incomparable.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? A championship!
How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think they will eventually do away with the faceoff!

Favorite show to binge-watch? Entourage

Favorite Movie? Miracle

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Steak/Capital Grille

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Video games, pickup basketball, golfing

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Would have loved to play Golf

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? With a family of my own and continuing to watch the game of lacrosse grow and grow!! Getting my kids into lacrosse

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? The Powell name is one of the most historic names in the lacrosse world. Some of the best to ever play the game

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? Means a lot to me. Growing up watching highlights of these guys was incredible. Going into my backyard trying to replicate some of the stuff they did. Being able to represent a brand where you have guys who are at the top of the lacrosse world is simply incredible

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? The
Transition head/Bloodline shaft. I personally love the gloves

Hometown: New City, NY
College: Rutgers University
Pro Teams: Connecticut Hammerheads
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: Midfield

Where do you coach? Assistant Coach at NJIT

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My older brother, Ryan.

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse is so much more than a game to me. It has given me the opportunity to get an education at a great University, build countless relationships, travel, and overall grow as a person.

Advice for young players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Always remember why you started playing the game

Favorite lacrosse memory? 2016 Rutgers/ Penn State senior day Win.

Where is your favorite place to play? Rutgers

Gameday Superstitions? Get dressed in the same order for every game. “The Kiss” from Last of the Mohicans is the last song I listen to before leaving for warm-ups.

How do you up your game year after year? Yoga, wall-ball, and shots.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My Mom. She’s endured a lot and has been able to provide for her 3 sons on her own.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a championship

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? The game will continue to get faster. I imagine with people shying away from football, more freak athletes will continue to play lacrosse.

Favorite show to binge-watch? The Sopranos

Favorite Movie? The Departed

What is your favorite food? Mom’s Chicken Curry

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Fly-Fishing, Xbox, Music, Going out with friends.

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Hockey or Golf

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Coaching (hopefully in the future Pac-12!)

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Legacy

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It’s awesome to represent one of the most iconic names in the sport.

What is your favorite piece of Powell gear?: Bloodline Pro Shaft

Hometown: Alpharetta, GA
College: Syracuse University
Pro Teams: Chesapeake Bayhawks
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 170 lbs
Position: Attack

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My neighbor was the one as well as my parents

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse means being able to forget about the world and go out for 2 hours and have the time of my life with my best friends and brothers.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Never give up on the dream and you will only get there with the controllables. Control what you can control aka attitude and effort.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Winning a state championship in high school or an acc championship in my home state at Syracuse

Where is your favorite place to play? The Dome, EASY QUESTION!

Gameday Superstitions? In a non-corona world, it would include a sausage egg and cheese on
an everything bagel with chipotle sauce depending on where I was also and a bunch of coffee!

How do you up your game year after year? I listen to the people I play with and my coaches. They have helped me, especially this past year, to show me the ropes more and more and inspired me.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My parents outside of lacrosse-wise. They have been so selfless not only to my brother and me but the whole world and anyone they interact with.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a championship higher than high school and one day become a pro-all-star for a season.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think it will have reached a lot more people and you will see it be more mainstream

Favorite show to binge-watch? Entourage

Favorite Movie? The Italian Job

Favorite Book? The Energy Bus

What is your favorite food? Sushi

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? I love to listen to music and explore as well as just hang out with people

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? If I was taller I would hope for it to be
basketball.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? I see myself hopefully owning my own business and somehow have already helped the world become better.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? I think of a lot of things. I think of family and brotherhood not just between the Powells themselves but everyone they have touched throughout the years. They are legends for a reason and I also hear a certain swagger when I hear the name.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? it means that I am representing the Powell family and they trust me in doing that which is the biggest honor ever. These people carry such prestige with the name that for them to take a shot on us means everything.

What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? My favorite is the all-white gloves, they are soooo clean

Hometown: West Islip, NY
College: Penn State University
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 6′
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: Attack

Who introduced you to lacrosse? Watching my cousin Mike play

What does lacrosse mean to you? It has been my driver so far throughout my life. It has allowed me to earn an education at a great school like Penn State and also allowed me to compete at the highest level of play in the nation. It has made me into the person I am today and has prepared me significantly for life in the real world.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Put in the work every day, lifting and training is just as important as working on lax skills.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Winning the New York State championship in high school

Where is your favorite place to play? Penn State

Gameday Superstitions? Taping my stick
How do you up your game year after year? Putting in more work year after year both in the gym and on the field.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My Dad

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a national championship but unfortunately, that ship has sailed

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Leveraging the connections I’ve made and keep me in shape

Favorite show to binge-watch? Entourage

Favorite Movie? Miracle

What is your favorite food? Pizza

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football/hockey

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully retired

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Legends

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? Proud to rep a legendary name in the lacrosse world

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear?: Pioneer II Attack with a Bloodline Pro shaft..the Powell gloves are great.

Hometown: West Islip, NY
College: Syracuse University
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 6′
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Midfield

Where do you coach? Shooting Clinics

Who introduced you to lacrosse? Dad and Brothers

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse has given me the opportunity to succeed in life, it has given me a lifetime of friendships, gave me the chance to play for an amazing high school and win 4 state championships. The opportunity to play for 2 of the top Division 1 programs, and
play at the professional level.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Put in the work when people aren’t watching. The more you keep that stick in your hand and work on your weaknesses the better you’ll be when you hit the field.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Winning the ACC Championship Senior year at Syracuse

Where is your favorite place to play? The Dome

Gameday Superstitions? None

How do you up your game year after year? Work on my weak hand. Run a lot. Dodge from different spots on the fields. Shoot 3 times a week get 100 reps righty 100 reps lefty.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My Dad – Dan Galasso. I hope I grow up to be just like him. He’s the strongest man I know and the best father anyone could ask for.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a championship at the professional level.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? More Division 1 programs like Texas, Georgia, Florida, etc. professional players could possibly make a career out of it. This is if Covid doesn’t change things for the future.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Entourage, Power, Game of Thrones

Favorite Movie? Beverly Hills Ninja

Favorite Book? Harry Potter

What is your favorite food? Steak or Chicken Cutlets

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf, Basketball, bike rides with family, beach,

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Golf

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Living a happy healthy life with my wife and kids. Playing Golf and enjoying visiting my kids in college to watch them play sports if they do.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Syracuse Legends

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It’s a dream come true. I watched All the Powell’s growing up. 22 was the number everyone wanted to rock when we were younger. I had the opportunity to play with Casey on the Florida Launch and it was an experience of a lifetime.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? Pioneer II Transition head with a shooter 6 holes down from top and sidewall nylon shooter 4 holes down from the top. I love just about everything. The apparel and hats are awesome!!

Hometown: Norwich, CT
College: UMass
Pro Teams: Connecticut Hammerheads
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Face-Off

Where do you coach? Faceoff Factory. UMass Volunteer.

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My brother Avery. Started by playing catch and monkey in the middle with my other brother.

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse is everything. It has taught me so many valuable lessons. When I play nothing else matters it is an escape from anything going on.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? If you give it your all every single day I have no doubt you will make it.

Favorite lacrosse memory? There are two that come into mind.1. 2018 CAA lacrosse championship. It was a culmination of all the work we put in as a family to make it to that point. 2. Many memories of playing catch with my brother Avery in our backyard.

Where is your favorite place to play? Garber Field

Gameday Superstitions? In high school and college, I used to always wear my socks inside out with the logo flipped.

How do you up your game year after year? I think knowing your game and training at a high level. I watch film on myself and I see how I can improve. One thing I focused on this past offseason is exiting after winning the clamp. I lost a couple of faceoffs each game because of this. I would focus on it when going live and on my own. Practicing full speed.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? I look up to so many great Athletes. In every sport, there is a Kobe. A true competitor. Someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to be great. That’s what I look up to.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? I am always striving to be the best I can be. I don’t think I have reached my full potential and I aspire to get there

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? The game will be the same but it will be much more popular.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Game of Thrones

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Chicken Parm- Home-cooked meals

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Recently Surfing and basketball

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Heavily involved in the game of lacrosse. I have a passion for both playing and coaching the game

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Legends in the game.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? I’m proud to be a part of a legendary lacrosse legacy.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear?: Mighty Black Pro shaft- Powell gloves.

Hometown: Wayne, PA
College: Loyola University
Pro Teams: Philadelphia Barrage
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: Defense

Where do you coach? Varsity Assistant at Conestoga High School, Coaching Director for TeamTEN lacrosse club

Who introduced you to lacrosse? Kids in my neighborhood

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse has taken me places that I never imagined going. It opened me up to different places, people, and cultures that I wouldn’t have been exposed to without the game.

What advice would you give to a young player that has a goal of playing professional lacrosse? Focus on the little things. They will add up in the long run. It’s not about what team you’re currently on, or what accolades you have. If you put your head down and work hard, good things will happen.

Favorite lacrosse memory? 2011 MLL championship with the Boston Cannons

Where is your favorite place to play? Diane Geppi-Aikens Field (The old field of Loyola College)

Gameday Superstitions? Re-tapping my two gameday sticks

How do you up your game year after year? The process has changed over the years as my role within the team has evolved. I used to talk trash to the other team when I was younger. Now I mentally go through a checklist of opposing players/teams tendencies. I also try and have a conversation/check-in with every player on my team before the first whistle.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My Dad. He passed away this past December but coached me in football from the time I was 6, all the way through HS. He coached almost every sport that you can think of at Conestoga and impacted so many different people.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Travel to Europe, own a beach house in Avalon NJ.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think College lacrosse will mirror the pro game/rules more and more.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Evolution of Hip-Hop on Netflix, Parks & Recreation

Favorite Movie? Step Brothers

Favorite Book? Outliers and any Harry Potter book

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Italian food…specifically Pasta, chicken/veal parm, etc. Favorite restaurant is Autograph Brasserie in Wayne, PA.

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Spending time with my family, going to the beach, watching football.

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football- Had more college offers in football than lacrosse during HS

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? A loving husband and father teaching the game of lacrosse. Hopefully coaching the pro game.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? The best set of brothers to ever play the game.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? I’m proud to represent the Powell name and brand which is synonymous with the game of lacrosse. It gives me credibility in the lacrosse world.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? Pioneer II Defense head with the D shaft. I love all of my Powell lacrosse hats, and t-shirts. I wear the hats daily, and the tees are the softest shirts I own.

Hometown: Ottawa, ON
College: Loyola University
Pro Teams: New York Riptide (NLL), Connecticut Hammerheads (MLL)
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: LSM

Where do you coach? Coach – Impulse Lacrosse Club (My
program based in Tulsa, all youth ages through high school) Also an assistant coach at Bishop Kelley High School

Who introduced you to lacrosse? Family friends growing up, I was 4.

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse means everything to me. It is how I get to push myself physically and mentally. It is also my escape from day-to-day issues or lingering feelings. Lacrosse is my favorite thing in this world.

Advice younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? The only thing I would say to a young player who wants to be a pro lacrosse player is to spend as much time with your stick as possible. Creativity and confidence on the field only comes from logging hours with that stick in your hand.

Favorite lacrosse memory? My favorite lacrosse memory is camping at all the tournaments we played at as a kid. Instead of staying in hotels, all the families would camp and we would have huge deep-fryers and cook up a few hundred wings and just run around. There are championships and great games but it was this time spent that I remember first.

Where is your favorite place to play? Favorite place to play is Mount Ridley (Ridley athletic complex), the home field of Loyola University Maryland.

Gameday superstitions? I don’t really have any! I read somewhere superstitions are a way to hide your ill-preparedness and put blame on something else other than your preparedness.

How do you up your game year after year? I have had a concentration on fitness since leaving college. I have back issues and I had to dial in my focus to be able to keep competing at this level. I also surround myself with people who aspire to do the same. They push me, I push them.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My heroes are my parents. They gave me the opportunity to fall in love with this game and gave me the confidence that I could do whatever I wanted to with it. I look up to Callum Crawford still even though our relationship has gone from mentor to friend, I still admire the way he goes about being a pro.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? I aspire to win an NLL Championship. With it being such a deep league I strive to be a part of a group that will rise to the top.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Lacrosse will change in the next 10 years by being recognized as a nationwide sport. I hope there are no states that don’t produce competitive athletes. If that happens, this game goes to the next level.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Favorite show has got to be GOT or Vikings.

Favorite Movie? Troy

Favorite Book? I recently read, “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins and it was amazing.

What is your favorite food? Pizza

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? I like to fool around with growing vegetables and gardening.

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Rugby

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Coaching at the collegiate level.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Dynasty. The best lacrosse family of all-time. Legacy. Performance. Game changers.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? It means a lot! Everything I believe in surrounding lacrosse I feel is at the forefront of the Powell brand. Love of the game, creativity, and I am just very happy with representing a brand that is actually about the game.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? My current Powell stick set up is a Pioneer II Transition head on a Switchback shaft, All white with a yellow shooting cord.

Hometown: Wakefield, RI
College: University of Virginia
Pro Teams: Boston Cannons
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Defense

Where do you coach? Montgomery Bell Academy

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My Dad

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse is a way to continue to compete while working together with teammates to achieve a shared goal.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Most players separate themselves by being great athletes. Be a great athlete but be able to think through the game. The more you can anticipate and understand the schemes the quicker you will get onto the field and get better.

Favorite lacrosse memory? Every game playing on Klockner Stadium at UVA. Winning 2020 MLL Championship.

Where is your favorite place to play? Klockner Stadium at UVA

Gameday Superstitions? Drink a Pedialite

How do you up your game year after year? Become a smarter player.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? Family and friends, between them all there is always someone who is doing something inspirational.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win back to back Pro Championships

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? More colleges will begin to pick up the sport as it continues to grow around the country and the world.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Game of Thrones

Favorite Book? Gates of Fire

What is your favorite food? Spaghetti and Meatballs

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf, fishing, skiing

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Hockey or Golf

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully still playing lacrosse

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? The best in the world

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? To be a part of the Powell Team is a dream come true. To team up with the number one name in the game of lacrosse is truly something special.

What is your favorite piece of Powell gear?: Love the gloves, the best pair of gloves I have ever worn in any sport!

Hometown: Massapequa, NY
College: Hofstra University
Pro Teams: New York Lizards
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Midfield

Who introduced you to lacrosse? My Dad

What does lacrosse mean to you? Lacrosse has always been my passion. I started playing at 5 years old and my love for the sport continues to grow. Not only have I met lifelong friends, but it has given me countless opportunities that I am very grateful for.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Never settle and remember that every time you step on that field is another opportunity to get better.

Favorite lacrosse memory? My favorite lacrosse memory is beating #2 ranked Notre Dame in South Bend my sophomore year at Hofstra University.

Where is your favorite place to play? Being born and raised on Long Island, my favorite place to play is Hofstra University, where I went to college and play all my MLL home games.

Gameday Superstitions? Got to re-tape the stick every game day. Been doing it since middle school.

How do you up your game year after year? I try and train with other professional athletes as much as possible at my gym in Long Island. Shoutout to Justin Kull and the whole team at Revolution Athletics for getting me ready year in and year out.

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? I look up to my family. They inspire me every day.

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? Win a pro championship.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? I think the sport will continue to grow from the youth level all the way up to the pro level. I also think you will see more big-time football schools start having programs, especially in the Pac-12 out west.

Favorite show to binge-watch? Entourage

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Chicken parmesan. Vincent’s clam bar.

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Snowboarding and Travelling

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Football

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully a stay at home Dad

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? To me growing up in the ’90s the name Powell was an absolute staple. When I hear the name Powell I think about championship weekend and the will to win.

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? Being a Powell Athlete is an absolute honor and I’m incredibly grateful to represent a brand that truly acknowledges the potential and beauty of the sport.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? What is your favorite piece of Powell gear? I’m currently using the Pioneer II Transition head with the Bloodline Pro Shaft. I really love the mobility of the Switchback Gloves. They are without a doubt the most comfortable glove I’ve ever worn.

Hometown: Newton, MA
College: Yale
Pro Teams: Chesapeake Bayhawks
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 195 lbs
Position: Defense

Where do you coach? 3D Lacrosse

Who introduced you to lacrosse? 7th-grade English teacher/lacrosse coach

What does lacrosse mean to you? It has given me incredible opportunities, friendships, and a whole new perspective on sports. It is an amazing blend of football and lacrosse for me and I cherish the people that it has brought me into contact with.

Advice for younger players that dream of playing professional lacrosse? Listen to your coaches but make sure what you choose to practice is your own choice.

Favorite lacrosse memory? National Championship

Where is your favorite place to play? Reese Stadium

How do you up your game year after year? Resting after the season ends and then looking at areas where I struggled

Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? My parents and my brothers

What haven’t you accomplished that you aspire to do? I hope to be an All-star in the Pros one day and go to law school.

How do you think lacrosse will change in the next 10 years? Way more athletic, and hopefully more widespread and accessible.

Favorite show to binge-watch? The League

Favorite movie? 300

What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant? Chicken Parm / Patricia’s – Morris Park, Bronx, NY

Hobbies outside of lacrosse? Golf, platform tennis, hiking, beach, any outdoor activity

What sport would you play if you didn’t play lacrosse? Hockey

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Family, grooming the next generation of lacrosse players, coaching high school lacrosse, teaching, enjoying summers off, and playing as much golf as possible.

What do you think of when you hear the name, Powell? Family. Lacrosse, Legacy

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Athlete? To join the Powell Team is joining my childhood idols and together contributing to help grow the game.

What is your current Powell Stick Setup? Pioneer II Transition, Switchback Long Pole, and the
Powell gloves