By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/17
Upper Dublin High School 2018 attackman-midfielder Jerry Bardol has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Christopher Newport University.
Jerry Bardol profile:
Jerry Bardol
High School: Upper Dublin High School
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Attack/Midfield
College Choice: Christopher Newport University
Club Teams: NXT 2018 (previously played for Bandits LC & LB3)
Lacrosse Honors:
2016: Philly Summer Showcase Fab 40 All-Star
2015: Philly Showcase Fab 40 All-Star
2015: FCA 2018 National Elite Team
Academic Honors: Honor Roll Student
What do you plan to major in? Undecided/Business
Why did you choose CNU? This school “CNU is truly a hidden gem and is the right fit for me in so many ways. It’s a visually appealing, newer school with a beautiful campus and fresh new facilities. I liked that it’s not too big or too small, and I feel that the smaller class sizes will help me take advantage of their academic programs. I love the coastal location as it’s about fifteen minutes from campus to the beach. That was important for me as I’ll be able have fun outside of lacrosse and away from campus.
“Coach Mikey Thompson has me so excited about the lacrosse program at CNU. I look forward to learning and developing under him. My goal is to make an immediate impact and be a leader within the program. It’s a newer program, but it’s up and coming and they are working hard to build a tradition and make more of the lacrosse world aware of the school. It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to play at a high level and continue my lacrosse career at the next level.”
HS team’s Outlook for 2017 season: “I’ve been a part of a special era for Upper Dublin Lacrosse. I’ve had to wait my time in some regards but that has also helped me. Last year we graduated two guys, attackman Michael Sowers and defenseman Jack Rapine, who are two of the best lacrosse players I’ve ever seen. Those guys set the tone for the rest of the program and changed the way our program is looked at. They’re not here anymore so I feel a sense or urgency to be more of a leader this year. Our coaches will have us ready for another strong spring.”
Thank You: “Coach Jay Foster has been a constant for me and is definitely the most influential person in my lacrosse career. He’s an old school guy who has devoted so much of his time to teaching the game. He taught me how to play the right way and I was lucky to play for him with Crooked Crosse, the Bandits and LB3.
“I’d like to thank the entire NXT coaching crew for their support as well. Coaches Arra, Avato, Hayes, Kupp, Manney, Mayberry, Podgajny and Williams have all meant a lot to me and made my NXT experience a great one.
“At Upper Dublin, coaches Gifford, Sowers and White have definitely made me better too. They are tough coaches and they have always pushed me and helped me raise my game.”
Other schools considered: Visited multiple Division I and Division III programs.
Main Line Sports Center, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Jerry Bardol. Main Line SC, located at 1340 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA, 19312, offers elite training and clinics for boys and girls as well as club programs for boys. Featuring 5 large indoor fields, we cater to sports teams and organizations looking for a practice facility with ample space and state of the art equipment. Our sports arena is available for organized practices and training sessions for all levels and ages of athlete. Due to the scale and layout of our facility, Main Line Sports Center can handle large practices, as well as Tournaments, special events and private parties for your group or team. Please contact the office at 610-640-1420 for information or access the Main Line website at http://mainlinesportscenter.com/