By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, posted 8/25/15
Conestoga 2016 defenseman/LSM Tyler Soutendijk has made a commitment to the admissions process at Swarthmore College.
Tyler Soutendijk ledger:
High School: Conestoga High School
Graduation year: 2016
Position: Defense/LSM
College choice: Swarthmore College Commit
Club affiliation: Dukes LC Lite
Lacrosse honors: Runner-Up District 1 tournament (with Conestoga), Bulldog 120, Warrior Top 205, Adrenaline Platinum Showcase, Prep School Lacrosse Showcase (Boca Raton)
Academic honors, service: Conestoga Service and Leadership Award Recipient, National AP Scholar with Distinguished Honors, Event Director of American Red Cross-Country 5k Run/Walk raising over $10,000, President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCA work with Saint James The Less School (Philadelphia), 2015 Social Media Internship at Drexel Medical School, Peer Mediation Team Member
Intended major: “I plan on pursuing a Pre-Health track with a Political Science/Government focus.”
Why did you choose Swarthmore? “I chose Swarthmore College because of the school’s engaging curriculum that challenges you starting the day you step on campus and sense of team camaraderie that the lacrosse program has to offer.”
Outlook for 2016 season: “We have a bunch of hard working guys that are ready to hit the ground running starting this Fall. This team’s talented underclassmen along with experienced seniors create a dynamic that’s exciting to be a part of.”
Thank You: “I’d like to first thank my parents who have supported me through thick and thin. I couldn’t have done any of this without you both. I’d also like to thank my High School Coach, Brody Bush. and Club Coach, Pat Harner. for being critical influences both on and off the field.”
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Tyler Soutendijk. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering Offering private, group, and team training. Training programs are made for each individual skill set and player. Please contact Cory Malampy at cmalampy@maplezone.com 610-358-5500 ext 21
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