Tyler Senerchia, of St. Anthonyâs High School (N.Y.) Class of 2017, has verbally committed to play menâs lacrosse at Bucknell University, Youth1 has confirmed.
The 5â10â, 165 lb. long stick middie and defenseman chose to join the Bison over schools like Penn State, Ohio State, Colgate, Boston University and Yale.
Senerchia, who goes by the nickname âGooch,â felt that Bucknellâs rich academic history coupled with their strong lacrosse program was the perfect fit for him.
He currently plays club lacrosse for the Long Island Express.
Take a look at our interview with Tyler, and check back for more exclusive content from Youth1.com.
Lacrosse Commitment Interview:
Y1: What school have you committed to?
Bucknell University
Y1: What schools did you visit?
-Penn State
-Ohio State
-Colgate
-Boston U
-Yale
Y1: What were the important factors in your decision?
Bucknell University has always been a school that I have had a high interest in. The rich academic history combined with the lacrosse legacy of the school attracted me instantly. The coaching staff at Bucknell was great to deal with and is highly respected. Bucknell University is among the top universities in the nation and I look forward to being a Bison.
Y1: What would you like to study in school?
Business/Economics
Y1: What tournaments/showcases did you participate in?
-Philly Showcase (Fab 40 All Star)
-Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip
-Nat Invite 175
-Yale Bulldog 120
-Terrapin Classic
-Bucknell Bison Brawl (All Star team)
Y1: What are your strengths as a player/What can you bring to a college program?
I would say one of the strongest aspects of my play would be my stick skills. I really try to have the best stick control and hand speed possible. I also believe I am a quick, physical and aggressive player. I would say that I am an aggressive LSM with good speed, strong stick skills, quick hands and solid lacrosse IQ.
Y1: What would you like to improve on?
The main areas I can work on are, I can always work on my speed, strength and IQ. There will always be someone out there that is bigger, better, faster and stronger and my motivation is to catch whomever that may be and pass them.
Y1: When did you start playing lacrosse and what sparked your interest in the sport?
I started playing lacrosse in 6th grade. I had always been playing sports all of my life. Iâve played baseball, football, wrestling and basketball. My main sport always used to be baseball, but in 5th grade I just started getting bored. I sparked an interest in lacrosse because I love contact sports. I knew the sport was exciting so in the summer of 5th grade I dropped baseball and started learning the basics of lacrosse.
Y1: Favorite Pre-game pump-up song?
âTurn Down for Whatâ âDJ Snake & Lil Jon
Y1: Anything else to add?
I would like to thank my mom and dad for their endless support, my teammates and my Express & St. Anthonyâs lacrosse coachesâ¦.Coach Chanenchuk, Coach Schreiber, Coach Lynott and Head Coach Keith Wieczorek.
Youth1 congratulates Tyler on his commitment to Bucknell and wishes him well in his remaining years at St. Anthonyâs.
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