By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/30/11
Malvern Prep midfielder Brad Elkin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Scranton University.
Brad Elkin log:
High School: Malvern Prep
Graduation Year: 2012
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Scranton
Club Affiliation: Old School Lacrosse Club
Major lacrosse honors, camps: 2011 Coaches Award , Blue Chip 225 Camp, Top 205, UNC Camp, Diamond Lacrosse Showcase, Philly Showcase.
Academic honors, service: First Honors, Evanfest, Katie Samson Lacrosse Festival, Midnight Run.
What will you major in/study? Business or Law
Why did you choose school? “First off, Scranton offers a great education and has a strong lacrosse program. Scranton has an excellent business school and the new additions to the school such as the new athletic facilities and the science building will provide a great opportunity for me in the future. They also have a very close-knit lacrosse program with excellent coaches and talented players.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “Our team goal is definitely to win the Inter-Ac as well as make an impact on a national level. We have a lot of talented players and great coaches that will help us achieve our goals.”
Other comments: “First, I’d like to thank my (Malvern Prep) head coach, David Metzbower, for helping me through the recruiting process and helping me become a better player and person overall. I’d like to thank my parents and friends for supporting me. Also I’d like to thank Malvern defensive coach P.T. Ricci, West Chester lacrosse coach Mfon Udo, Old School Lacrosse coach Todd Macfarlane and previous Malvern coach John McEvoy.”
