By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/25/14
La Salle 2018 goalie Michael Clibanoff has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at The Ohio State University.
Michael Clibanoff log:
High School: La Salle College High School
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Goalie
College Choice: Ohio State
Club Affiliations: Dukes LC/ Big 4
Major lacrosse honors: Making Dukes HHH as a seventh grader for the eighth grade team; Being an automatic for Dukes 2018; Finishing 2nd in the U15 Nationals in Denver; Winning Big 4 Fall Champions League Invitational.
Service projects: Outreach program with La Salle College High
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Ohio State? “Right from the beginning when I stepped foot on the campus, I knew Ohio State was the perfect fit. The academic support Ohio State gives you is amazing. Also the coaching staff is great, and we really connected right away.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We have a lot of talent. Our 2017 class is really strong on offense and our seniors and juniors are very good and athletic. It will be fun watching the team compete for a PCL and State championship.”
Other comments: “I will like to thank all of my coaches from Dukes and Big 4. Also a huge thanks to Niko Amato and Elliot Templeton for helping me out with all of my fundamentals for lacrosse. A huge thanks to my Mom and Dad, along with all of my siblings.
“Then finally, I will like to thank my two friends, Brett Baskin and Anthony Guiliani, for always shooting on me and pushing me to get better.”
Other schools considered? Penn State and Maryland
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Michael Clibanoff. 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.
