James Van Metre '23 Recruiting Profile

2021 Illinois High School State Champions

Honors and Accolades:

• -NLF futures All-Star game selection
• -Ty Xanders Inside Lacrosse ID Experience Invitee - 1 of 12 goalies selected in country
• -Featured in New England Lacrosse Magazine as Standout Specialist at IL IDX
• -Inside Lacrosse Session 1 Nov 21- Second half shutout against Tenacious Turtles
• -Elite 88 All-Star- CB LAXERS
• -Team Illinois Showcase all-star selection 
• -Inside lacrosse evaluation of 85
• -Prime Time Invitational all star list 
• -Inside lacrosse session 11 team to watch 
• -Under Armour Call Back Game selection 
• -APEX West coast showcase All-Star selection -Only 2022 goalie 
• -APEX Fall Uncommitted team -1 of 3 goalies selected nationally
• -Under Armour All- America Call Back Academy selection January 2021
• -Apex Fall National All-Star Team -Featured on LAX.Com
• -Apex 60 All-star game selection -90% save percentage in all star game 
• -Project Midwest Tournament All-Star Team
• -CST Exposure All-Star Team
• -USPLL Selection
• -2020 Player to watch in Illinois

My true goal for playing lacrosse at the collegiate level is to find the right fit. I have been in the net for 9 years and aspire to continue my career in college. I believe what makes me different then other players is that I am a team player to the core. As my travel coach said in my personal recommendation " Jimmy is the ultimate team player" that is something I am very proud of. My high school team won the Illinois High School state championship this year which was an amazing experience . I will be re classing and attending Kimball Union Academy this year. My goal on the field as the leader of the defense is to constantly lift morale and keep everyone upbeat. If you asked someone about me they would say I have a competitive edge like no other, I am extremely hard working with a will to never give up, and I have a big heart for everyone. 2020 has brought many challenges but for me personally it included a house fire that dislocated our entire family in the middle of the pandemic. Instead of being disappointed that my varsity season had been cancelled and we were rebuilding our childhood home I took it as an opportunity to focus on bettering myself athletically. I believe I am in the best shape of my life.  An interesting fact about me is I am involved with farming and perma culture. My hope is to try to help in my own little way improve the environment.