Shane Esposito '25 Recruiting Profile

I am an athlete that excels in both the classroom and on the lacrosse field. I take extreme pride and show passion in all that I do. I have demonstrated an ability to be both a role model and a moldable player, which I will always continue to do. My passion for the sport has fueled my motivation since I first picked up a lacrosse stick in third grade. Fortunately, I have always been able to remain academically strong in the classroom setting. This focus and determination gives me a good balance in both sports and academics.

I have been enrolled in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets program since the age of 11. This program, along with my family's values has given me great self-discipline. My goal is to pursue higher education at a College or University and possibly go into the U.S. Navy after College. I want to be able to give the College lacrosse coaches everything I have in the tank to take my game to the next level.

On April 23, 2023, while practicing with my former lacrosse team at North Branford High School, I was cross checked by a teammate during a drill. I sustained an injury so catastrophic, I was admitted into the ICU for 10 days and required several blood transfusions to replace all my internal blood loss. During that time, I required a right side nephrectomy, where my kidney was removed after it was found to be severed in half. This injury is extremely rare in the sport of lacrosse. I have persevered through this, and I'm back on the field with laser focus and I have demonstrated true grit in order be the best version of myself.