Blake Willard '26 Recruiting Profile

Hello, my name is Blake Willard. I've been playing lacrosse since I was six years old, with a focus on Box and Field for the past three years. I am very comfortable playing on concrete surfaces due to playing on box teams in my local center every year. In 2018, I tried out for my first field travel team with Evolve Elite Lacrosse. We travelled to several locations within the US, playing some fantastic lacrosse. During one of our tournaments in Maryland, I had the opportunity to tour Johns Hopkins University, which made me realize my goal to play Lacrosse in the same place that Paul Rabil has played.

Following that tournament, I researched what I needed to do to attend a school like Johns Hopkins University as an international student. I needed to improve my grades, participate in the SATs, look into funding options, and get more exposure. I worked hard and went from being a lower B student to graduating grade 8 with mostly A's. I understand that education comes first as an athlete, but my love for the sport drives me. I have had the pleasure of working with several teams, including The Hill Academy, Edge Lacrosse, Hardcor Lacrosse, United Lacrosse League, Spartan Lacrosse, and Evolve Elite Lacrosse, which has helped me understand the critical things needed to be successful. Although I enjoy having fun, being on the field is what I love, and I want to play at the highest levels possible while having an excellent education and foundation for my future.