By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/24/15
Shipley rising senior midfielder Tate Gallagher has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Richmond.
Tate Gallagher ledger:
High School: The Shipley School
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfield
College Choice: University of Richmond
Club Affiliation: Old School Lacrosse Club & LB3 National
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: First Team All Friends League in 2015, 2nd Team All Main Line in 2015. FLG Legit 120 2016 All Star; FLG in 3D 2016 All Star; Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Invitational 2016 All Star and Inside Lacrosse All-Tournament Team; Shipley School Record for points (123) in 2015 season; Team captain his junior and senior years.
Academic honors: United States Congressional Scholar Athlete
What will you study? Business
Why did you choose Richmond? “I chose Richmond because of its combination of phenomenal academics and its outstanding lacrosse program. As soon as I stepped on campus I knew it was the school for me and the opportunities it offers its students are limitless. I’m really looking forward to playing for Coaches Chemotti, Perzinski, and Richards.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “Our goal is to win our league title and compete with the top schools in the Inter-Ac Challenge.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents for everything they have done to help throughout this process (they’re the real MVPs) and my brothers, Mac and Griffin, for constantly helping and pushing me to become a better person and lacrosse player.
“I would also like to thank my coaches at Shipley, Mark Duncan, Travis McDonnell, Dave Rauch, Kevin Crowley and Kyle Buchanan; along with my Old School Lacrosse coaches, Adam Mueller, Bob DiIonno, and John Nostrant; and LB3 National coaches, Liam Banks and John Zulberti. Special shout out to Anthony Beard who helped prepare me for playing lacrosse at the next level.”
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Tate Gallagher. 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
