Adrenaline Invitational (VA) Team Spotlight: Team Colorado
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Team Colorado heads east to represent the west at the Adrenaline Invitational in Leesburg, Virginia this weekend. They will undoubtedly put on a show for college coaches, and boast close competition to the storied clubs in the mid-atlantic. Their team has recorded strong performances at other well-established events and are not a squad to dissapoint.
Club Program:
Team Colorado 2017
Divisions/Age Groups:
2017, 2018, U15
Director/ Coaches:
Director: Ted Baruch
Coaches: Tom Mott, Robb Host
Social Media Handles:
Twitter: @TeamCO2017
Where is your program based? What other cities are you in, if any?
Based in Denver, CO.
How long has your program been around?
4 years, since 2012.
What are your team values/ goals?
Fundamentals First, Work Ethic and Team Play. Respect the Game and others on and off the field.
What is your team motto?
To play for each other, team first.
Any current committed players? Please include their full name, grad year, and where they are headed.
Hunter Graefe, 2017, Johns Hopkins
Joe Soran, 2017, Penn State
Jack Calderone, 2017, Loyola
Mac Tezak, 2017, University of Denver
Jack Weigand, 2017, West Point
Braden Host, 2017, Air Force Academy
Erik Peters, 2017, High Point
Asher Nolting, 2017, Air Force Academy
Tommy Mott, 2017, Lafayette
Evan Place, 2017, Air Force Academy
Chase Douglas, 2017, Air Force Academy
Luc Anderson, 2017, Dartmouth
Griffin Gharrity, 2017, Rutgers
Jake Frane, 2017, Notre Dame
August Johnson, 2018, Air Force Academy
Significant Acheivements (2017 Team):
2014 Winner of the Brine National Lacrosse Classic 2017 division
2014 3rd place in the U-15 US Lacrosse National Championship. Lost to 3D National in OT.
2015 Top seed in pool play at Sweetlax Invitational 2017 after Saturday, rained out Sunday
12 players committed to play Division 1 Lacrosse
Players to Watch (2017 Team):
Connor Till #25 6’1” 190lbs. Great two way middie that has good speed and has both hands.
Ty Veres #43 5’11” 175lbs. Athletic middie with super speed. Face-off and Midfield. 90 mph shot.
Nate Miller #2 6’0” 180lbs. Two way middie, very athletic and makes the hustle plays.
Zach Hall #14 5’9” 160lbs. Super quick burst, slippery player that can finish at midfield or attack.
Shota Kajiya #4 5’9” 160lbs. Fast middie with a great shot on the run with both hands. Athletic and scrappy.
Zach Rawlings #9 5’11” 175lbs. Great lefty attack finisher. Ground ball machine.