David Buckley '22 Recruiting Profile

I started playing lacrosse in the second grade.  I love the sport, and it would be a dream come true to be able to perform as a student-athlete at the next level.  I have been preparing both academically and athletically to take the next step.

Academics:

*Attend one of the top high schools in America, the Hopkins School (New Haven)

*Current GPA: 3.5

*All Hopkins classes are taught at the Honors level 

*31 ACT.  10 on the writing section.

*AP Human Geography: 3.7 

*Biology, Physics, Pre-Calculus

*French 1, 2 & 3

*Debate Club

*Republican Club

*Volunteer: “Biology for the Better” (program for underprivileged children)

*Summer courses at the University of Notre Dame (Russian History, World Politics), Columbia University (Finance & Investment Management, Corporate Finance) and the Jagiellonian University (Polish language)

Athletics:

Athletically, I made varsity Lacrosse as a Freshman. Unfortunately, our Sophomore season was canceled due to COVID and my club team shut down as well. As a Junior I am a starter.  Plus:

*I lift free weights 3 days per week

*270 max bench press, 260 deadlift

*Trumbull Youth Lacrosse travel team (grades 2-8)

*Make-a-wish summer travel team (2018)

*Club – Boneyard Lacrosse (Yale coaches, 2019) 

Other athletic experience: Varsity Football, 3 years (wide receiver, defensive back)

Fun facts about me:  I was born on an Army base (Fort Campbell, KY), I’ve traveled to 5 countries outside the US, and in my spare time I enjoy building computers.

I appreciate your interest in me as student-athlete.  

David