Justin Russo (Holmdel, New Jersey/Holmdel High School) has committed to play lacrosse at the Montclair State University.
Montclair State is currently in first place in the Skyline Conference with a record of 11-4. The teams most recent victory a 16-10 triumph over Kean put them in sole possession of the top spot with one regular season game remaining.
The Red Hawks are the four-time defending Skyline Champions, winning the conference tournament in each year since 2009. The wins qualified them for the NCAA tournament.
An attackman, Russo brings a good combination of skills to Montclair. The New Jersey product plays a balanced offensive game. He is a strong dodger and shows a good ability to finish well both outside and near the crease. He also displays good vision, playing with his head up to locate cutters.
Below is our Q&A with Justin, who discusses his experience using SportsRecruits.com.
Where will you be playing your college lacrosse?
I have committed to Montclair State University. I really like the coach and what the school has to offer.
How was your SportsRecruits.com experience?
The website is easy to use and very effective. I received calls and emails from over one hundred coaches nationwide.
What was the response of college coaches to your profile and video?
I received emails and phone calls from over one hundred different schools. My videos have been viewed thousands of times.
How did you use SportsRecruits.com to increase your exposure to college coaches?
Coaches nationwide were able to view my profile and my videos.
How do you think SportsRecruits.com gave you an advantage over your peers who tried to do it on their own?
There is no comparison. Friends who didn’t use SportsRecruits.com are still looking for schools and have not committed.
Would you recommend SportsRecruits.com to a friend that wants to play college lacrosse?
I would highly recommend it.