Adrenaline Fall Invitational (PA) Team Spotlight: Knights Lacrosse
Team Spotlights
Adrenaline is excited to host New Jersey powerhouse 2 Knights Lacrosse at the Adrenaline Fall Invitational in Pennsylvania this November! 2 Knights is among a number of east coast teams attending the event that is loaded with collegiate potential. Find out more on the club in an interview below!
Club Program:
2 Knights Lacrosse
Divisions/Age Groups:
Rising 5th (2024) – Rising 12th (2017)
Director:
Chuck Apel – USA U-19 Head Coach 2008, USA U-19 Asst. Coach 1999; 450+Career Wins; 4- NJ State Championships 1998, 2011, 2012, 2015
Co-Directors:
Andrew Apel
Matt Apel
Jamie Lovejoy
Website:
Social Media Handles:
Twitter: @2knightslax
Where is your program based? What other cities are you in, if any?
Central New Jersey
How long has your program been around?
2 Knights Lacrosse leagues, camps and selected teams were established in 2001.
What are your team values/ goals?
2 Knights Lacrosse prides itself on developing strong students, great players and responsible leaders in the community. The organization’s directors and coaches value their relationships with member families and work tirelessly to ensure that each player is offered opportunities specific to their individual abilities and personal circumstances.
What is your team motto?
“Lacrosse by design…family by choice.”
Any notable Alum that played/ play at the next level?
Jeremy Angle – West Point
Nick Arnold – Nazareth
Tyler Barbarich – University of Delaware – USA U-19 Team 2012
Scott Bieda – Rutgers University – 1st Team All Big Ten
Alex Eaton – University of Notre Dame
Jeff George – Rutgers University
Brendan Gover – Lafayette College
BJ Grill – Marquette University – 1st Team All Big East
Ryan Hollingsworth – Rutgers University
Scott Isenburg – Bucknell University
Jared Kaden – Bryant University
Tyler Konen – Towson Univeristy
Ray Mastroianni – Lehigh University
Connor McKeon – Stevens Tech
Zack Melillo – NJIT
Connor Murphy – Colgate University
Brandon Palladino – Dickinson College – 2013 DIII National Player of the Year
Brian Shemesh – Rutgers University – USA U-19 Team 2008
Alex Stone – Union College – current head coach at Bard
Mike Waterfield – Villanova University
Jimmy Wyatt – Villanova University
Any current committed players? Please include their full name, grad year, and where they are headed.
Thomas Boland, 2016, Cortland State University
Alec Caseiro, 2016, Stevens Tech
Andrew Eckert, 2016, Dickinson College
Tyler Furlong, 2016, Lafayette College
Nick Grill, 2016, Marquette University
Ryan Kaden, 2016, NJIT
Liam Kelly, 2016, Montclair State University
Brian Kolen, 2016, Gettysburg College
Thomas Mahoney, 2016, Elizabethtown College
Sean Mullaney, 2016, Holy Cross College
Scott Nizolak, 2016, Elizabethtown College
Brendan Nork, 2016, University of Scranton
Chad Simons, 2016, Amherst College
Jack Thompson, 2016, Rutgers University
Nick Attanasio, 2017, Rutgers University
Joe Lenskold, 2017, University of Delaware
Anything else you would like people to know about your program?
For the over a decade, 2 Knights Lacrosse has been consistently regarded as one of New Jersey’s premier select programs. The organization has garnered recognition on a national level for its highly competitive teams, demonstration of integrity and respect for the game. 2 Knights Lacrosse directors and coaches take pride in developing the complete player, with an instructional reach beyond the field. The organization’s recruiting initiatives and relationships have helped to establish consistent representation at the next level, with 95% of its members participating in college.