By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/26/15
Upper Dublin 2016 attackman Michael Mullen has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Vassar College.
Michael Mullen ledger:
High school: Upper Dublin High School
Year of graduation: 2016
Position: Attackman
College choice: Vassar College
Club affiliation: LB3 Phillie Elite
Lacrosse honors: Inside Lacrosse Uncommitted Showcase, 2x First Team All Conference, School record for most goals in a season (86)
Academic honors: National Honor Society, Student Government Association, Honor Roll all semesters
Intended major: Undecided
Why did you choose Vassar: “I chose Vassar for its incredible academics and the schools commitment to the lacrosse program. Coach (Marc) Graham and Coach (John) McCreary made me feel at home.”
Thank You: “I have a lot of people I would like to thank. I would like to thank Coach JP Banks for helping me through the recruiting process and for always encouraging me to take my game to the next level. I also have to thank Coach Sowers for teaching me to love of the game and for always teaching me to play the game the right way. Next, I would like to thank Coach Haldy Gifford for helping me to improve my stick skills and helping me develop into a better player. Thank you Coach White for being a positive influence on me and always teaching me how to be a better all around attackman. The last Coach I would like to thank is Coach Wall for preparing me to play high school lacrosse at a high level.
“I would like to thank my sister who doesn’t get to see me play very often but always follows my games while she is away at college. Lastly, I need to thank my parents for always supporting me and for spending endless amounts of their time taking me to tournaments and practices. They have always encouraged me to be a better player and have always put me in the right position to succeed.”
Other schools considered: Franklin and Marshall and Cabrini
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Michael Mullen. 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
