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212 LACROSSE PLAYER RYAN BAKER COMMITS TO BRYANT UNIVERSITY
PARK CITY, Utah (April 13, 2015) — Ryan Baker, sophomore defenseman for Juan Diego High School and 212 Select, has committed to play NCAA Division-I lacrosse for Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Baker is one of the top 3 defensemen in Utah as a sophomore, impressing all with his outstanding athleticism and technical skill set. We sat down with Ryan recently to discuss his momentous accomplishment.
Why did you chose this school?
I chose Bryant because I felt it had the best balance of lacrosse and academics that I could get. There are many opportunities after college that will help me out in the long run. On the athletic side of things, since the beginning of the recruiting process I’ve had a great connection with Coach Brodersen and Coach Pressler. Coach Pressler is a living legend and I feel like I can grow the most through his guidance on and off the lacrosse field. I firmly believe there is no coach in Division 1 Lacrosse that has more connections or that knows more about the game of lacrosse than Coach Pressler. I cannot wait to begin my growth under his experience.
What are your thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season?
Last season came to a disappointing end with the one goal loss to Herriman. I wish we could have gotten the opportunity to play for state but I feel like we have learned from that experience. This season we return a lot of talent so I feel like we can make a run in the playoffs.
Who would you like to thank?
First of all, I would like to thank my mom and dad for giving me the opportunity to play lacrosse and travel as often as I do. Next, I would like to thank Mike Acee for all the time and energy he has spent on me. There is no person more instrumental to my success than him. Jono Zissi and Dan Mannix were also instrumental in my recruitment. I would also like to thank all of my amazing friends for pushing me on and off the lacrosse field like Alec Meyer, Chantz Hower, JJ Pickard, Beau Pederson, Caelahn Bullen, and Mikhael Eyerman, to name a few. Finally, I would like to thank Coach Pressler for allowing me to join the ever-growing Bryant Lacrosse family.
We recently caught up with 212 Founder Mike Acee: “Ryan has shown a strong desire to compete and improve since he began playing for 212 Lacrosse 3 years ago. I couldn’t be happier for Ryan and the Baker family. Well deserved.”
This marks the 19th 212 Lacrosse player to commit to a division 1 program in the last 3 years.
To learn more about Ryan’s commitment to Bryant or 212 Lacrosse, email Mike at [email protected].
About 212 Lacrosse
212 Lacrosse offers 4 programs, competitive lacrosse teams, indoor lacrosse, private instruction, and camps for ages 5 to 18.
212, is based in Park City, Utah and led by Mike Acee, who has more than 30 years of experience playing and coaching lacrosse. Mike was raised in Deer Park, N.Y. where he was an All-American, gold-medalist and the top scorer at the Empire State Games for Team Long Island. Mike went on to become a four-time ACC Champion and NCAA National Champion, starting on attack for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
At 212 Lacrosse, Acee has assembled a roster of high-caliber coaches and players. The program emphasizes commitment and success for all its players, and provides one-on-one mentoring for team members.
212 has a cumulative 3 year record of 139 wins 33 losses and 13 tournament championships with 19 players committing to play Division 1 college lacrosse.
