Branden Manderbach
Recruit Profile
Multi-sport athlete with quick hands and feet. Tenacious defender with a determination to pick up ground balls and transition to offense.
I began playing lacrosse in 5th grade. I instantly fell in love with the pace of play and the skill involved. It took me a bit to settle in, but my coach found the perfect fit for my skills when he put a long pole in my hand. I am typically underestimated due to my size, but play with a chip on my shoulder. During middle school I locked on the opposing teams top player, middie or attack. During the summer before my freshman year I transitioned from close D to LSM to best utilize my speed and quick hands. I love picking up ground balls and transitioning from defense to offense. In addition to lacrosse I also wrestle. I was a varsity letter winner as a freshman finishing with a 20-12 record and was 1st team all-division as a sophomore going undefeated at my weight class in division matches. Made junior county band as a freshman on trumpet. I take mostly honors courses and have a passion for science.
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Mason Markey
Branden is high motor defender that is not afraid to ask questions. Branden does well with staying on an attackers hands and keeping his stick up in the passing lane off ball. As well as being persistent when attacking ground balls. Very coachable, and is always looking to improve.
Erik Foust
Branden is a tenacious defender with a tremendous upside. Branden has a very strong stick, communicates well, understands and executes both individual/team defensive strategies well. Most importantly Branden is a team first player who is coachable and well respected by his teammates.