By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/10/15
Bishop Shanahan 2017 attack Alyssa Manley has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at St. Joseph’s University.
Alyssa Manley ledger:
Alyssa Manley
High School: Bishop Shanahan
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: St. Joseph’s University
Club Affiliation: PA Express
Major lacrosse honors: First Team All- Ches-Mont, Philly National Team 2
Academic honors: Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Food Marketing
Why did you choose the school? “I chose St. Joe’s because I had an amazing experience at camp and touring. The coaches are both kind and motivating. (Exactly what I am looking for.) Also, my family is less than an hour away so visiting and supporting me for games will be possible!”
Team’s highlights from 2015 season: PIAA State Playoff second round
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents, Maryanne and Steve, for their endless support and patience throughout this process. Without them, none of this would be possible.”
“Secondly, I would like to thank my assistant coaches through the years: Coach Theresa Giunta, Tori Dugan and Rusty Liberi. Thirdly, I would like to thank my club and high school coaches, Coach Anna McNevin, thank you for all your time and dedication to the recruiting process and always believing in me. I am so lucky to have you as a coach. Coach Laura Capuano, thank you for developing me into the high school attack man I am today. You have helped me grow as a player in so many ways and I couldn’t be more thankful. Lastly, thank you to my grade school coach and dad, Coach Manley. You introduced me to the game we both love and have been there for me every step of the way. You are my role model.”
Other schools considered? Lehigh University, University of Delaware, Northwestern University
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