Peter Canterino '22 Recruiting Profile

When I was six years old, I was introduced to the sport of lacrosse by my father.  Being a high school all-state player himself, my father helped me fall in love with the sport.  I began playing competitively at the age of 8, playing for the Shark River Lacrosse Club based out of Manasquan, NJ.  I then started playing club lacrosse for Mad Dog Lacrosse at the age of ten, making lifelong friendships with kids who I now compete with at the high school level.

I would like to attend and play at a school that has a competitive lacrosse program, as well as a school with strong academics.  I would also prefer a school that includes the option for me to continue my studies in the field of medicine/ dentistry.

I am an aggressive athlete, determined to become the best lacrosse player I can be.  I am coachable and enjoy listening to what coaches have to say.  I would consider myself a student of the game because I love to learn new things from my coaches or players of higher experience.  I am constantly watching film of college and professional defensemen and trying to apply the things I've learned to my game.  I exercise on a daily basis, by practicing lacrosse or by lifting with a trainer.  I enjoy the challenge of a tough schedule and I hate to lose more than I like to win.  

In the classroom,  I am studious and hard-working.  I am only satisfied with above-average grades and always put academics before athletics.  I consistently make high honors and take multiple honors and AP courses.

I  feel that with the confidence I have and with my love for the game of lacrosse, I would be able to contribute to a competitive team and compete at the next level if given the chance.