The first session of the Baltimore Summer Kickoff took place Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. On Saturday night, two All-Star games were played, comprised with some of the best players from the days action.
Over 50 coaches lined the sidelines to take in the action, including some big names like Virginias Dom Starsia and Denvers Bill Tierney. Other schools with an on-field presence from the DI ranks included Hopkins, North Carolina, Ohio State, while the DIII scene was also strongly represented by national powers Stevenson, Gettysburg and Amherst.
The first All-Star game played was for members of the Class of 2014. Check out the video to take in the whole game.
Here are a few players that stood out from the All-Star game. For our complete 2014 Featured Five players and others who made an impression throughout the day, click here
JOHN (JACK) BEARE
(Dallas, TX/Episcopal Dallas):
Position: Attack
Class: 2014
Club Team: Iron Horse
Overall: A smaller player, Beare showed impressive finishing ability throughout the day. He plays with great tenacity, and exemplified great hustle on ground balls. An All-Star Game participant, he showed great handle inside on a shovel-shot goal in that game. Most impressively for us, he did the small things well that usually go unnoticed like hustling to the box for substitutions and riding hard on every play.
From the Notebook: Finisher. Great handle inside. Knack for the goal. Hustler. Engaged.
Commitment: Notre Dame
*For more on Beare, including his highlight video, check out his SportsRecruits.com profile here
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TANNER GRIFFIN
(Loveland, OH/Loveland High School)
Position: Defense
Class: 2014
Club Team: Cincy Royals
Overall: Griffin was outstanding defensively, causing numerous turnovers in the games we saw him play. While putting the ball on the ground, he did not do so at the risk of foot position, playing sound defense and not throwing home-run checks. A pure athlete, Griffin wasted no motion and was not a window-washer, instead keeping his stick active with checks on ball carriers. He was also able to get the ball up and out very effectively.
From the Notebook: Takeaway guy. Active stick. Hard checks. Athlete. Good position defender. Not getting beat to cage. Sits well on attackers first move.
Commitment: Hofstra
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ALEX ROBINSON
(Silver Spring, MD/Bullis):
Position: LSM/Defense
Class: 2014
Club Team: Bullis
Overall: A tremendous athlete, Robinson was all over the field Saturday. He has an outstanding stick, picking up ground balls and handling the ball in transition with ease. Defensively, he covered a lot of ground effortlessly, and showed tremendous closing speed to shooters near the top of the box. He also got involved offensivley; at one point beat a double team and took the ball right to the cage in a game during the day, and he scored a goal in the All-Star game Saturday night.
From the Notebook: Wow athlete. Fast. Moves effortlessly. Outstanding stick. Handles like he plays with a short stick. Offensively-gifted LSM reminiscent of P.T. Ricci/Brian Farrell.
Commitment: Georgetown
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