By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/22/12

Bishop Shanahan junior defenseman Jon Weinstein has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Saint Joseph’s University.

Jon Weinstein log:

Jon Weinstein (Left, #7)

High School: Bishop Shanahan

Graduation Year: 2014

Position: Defense

College Choice: Saint Joseph’s University

Club Affiliations: Duke’s LC, Mesa Fresh 2014

Major lacrosse honors: Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip, Fall Nike Blue Chip

Academic honors, service projects: Honor Roll, Chester County Food Bank

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose St. Joe’s? “I really loved the campus and team. I felt right at home the minute I set foot on campus.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “The team looks good but young. We finished 15-5 last year and 4th in the Ches-Mont league. We are looking to continue to grow together, improve in league play and challenge for first in the Ches-Mont.”

Other schools considered: Hofstra, High Point, UPenn

Additional Comments: “I’d like to thank the Bauer Family and Coach Dunn from West Chester Lacrosse; Duke’s Coaches (Ebe) Helm, (Jason) Christmas, (Joe) Vetrone, (Chris) Fallon, (Eric) Gregg, (Mike) Mackrides and (Billy) McKinney; Mesa Coaches (Pat) Carney, (Peter) Scott and (Pat) Campbell; and Shanahan Coaches (Jon) Heisman, (Bob) Groves and (Paul) Meyers. Every one of these coaches helped me in some way become a better player. I’d also like to thank my family for their support and encouragement through the recruiting process.”

Maple Zone Sports and Fitness Complex, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Jon Weinstein. Maple Zone, located on Conchester Pike in Boothwyn, offers numerous programs, leagues and instructional activities for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players and also offers boys’ U13 and U15 travel teams. Click here for registration for the Muck Dawgs travel teams.

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