By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/21/14
Wilson West Lawn 2016 goalie Jason Roland has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at St. Joseph’s University.
Jason Roland log:
High School: Wilson West Lawn
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Goalie
College Choice: St. Joseph’s University
Club Affiliations: Low and Away, Phillie Elite
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: 1st Team All County, Legacy All-Star game, Inside Lacrosse All-Star game
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose school? “I chose St. Joseph’s because of its great academic reputation, the location of the University, and I like what Coach (Taylor) Wray and his staff are doing with the program.”
Outlook for your High School team? “We have a lot of good returning starters from last year, and we are looking to win a District 3 title and make a run in the state playoffs.”
Other comments: “I would like to thank my parents for supporting me through the process and for driving me to all my practices and tournaments. I would also like to thank Coach Banks and OMB at Phillie Elite for helping me with the recruiting process and for pushing me to become a better goalie. Thanks to Coach Wimer, Coach Espenshade, and Coach Nicodemi at Low and Away for helping me with the recruiting process and helping me become a better goalie. To my high school coaches, Coach Hughes and Coach Bialek, thanks for giving me the opportunities to become a better player. Special thanks to Coach Groff for all the extra physical conditioning.
“Lastly, I want to thank all my current and former teammates from high school and club for pushing me and making me become a better player
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Jason Roland. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering lacrosse and sports performance training for boys and girls. From summer and fall club teams to camps, clinics, tournaments and leagues, let MSI be your one stop training facility. Visit us at maplezone.com/lacrosse or contact jmurray@maplezone.com.
