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Bret Nerbun

2023 | WI: Mequon
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Strong Lax IQ and true scholar of the game. Leader, team player and multi-sport athlete. Specialize as a goalie but have the game knowledge and athleticism to play other positions.

I started playing lacrosse in 6th grade. The goalie on our team was scared and not knowing the sport well, I offered to step in and play the position because I'm fearless and that's how it all began. I quickly got involved in club lacrosse as a middle schooler and have continued to play spring, summer and fall ball along with maintaining my competitive swim schedule and football practice schedule thru high school. For the 2021 season, I helped to lead my team to a 12-3 season and a playoff run advancing to the quarterfinals. I was a captain in the 20-21 season for the Varsity swim team as a sophomore and just re-elected Co-Captain for the 21-22 season. I am pursuing a special transcript designation in Innovation, continuing to play the upright bass in Orchestra, and pursuing my Eagle Scout rank. I volunteer for the Schlitz Audubon Nature center and help coach young goalies for Alpha Lacrosse, Team Wisconsin and Stags Lacrosse clubs. I have had the privilege of receiving private goalie instruction for many years from Cole Blazer, former goalie for Marquette University. I believe it is important to share what I have learned with the next generation of young goalies.

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Athletics
Honors & Awards:
All Conference Honorable Mention 2022 Season
2 Varsity letters Lacrosse (No Freshman season due to Covid)
3 Varsity letters Swimming and 3x Captain
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Other HS Sports Played:
Boys Varsity swim team as a Freshman, Sophomore and Junior and JV/Varsity Quarterback as a Freshman.
Play 2 Sports In College?
No
Relevant Lacrosse Accolades:
Started 8 out of 15 games as a Junior for 360 minutes. 63% save rate. All conference honorable mention. Among the top goalies in the State. Started 6 out of 12 games as a sophomore, 5-1, among top goalies in conference.

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Coach Contacts
High School:
University School of Milwaukee
Coach:
Mike Barefield
Team Name:
Wildcats
Jersey Number:
29
Club Name:
Alpha Lacrosse
Coach:
Michael Storts
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Academics
GPA (unweighted):
90-92; 3.7; A-

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Endorsements

Byran Halona

Jul 5, 2022

Bret is a strong leader for the defense who communicates and moves well in the cage. With his quick hands, passing ability, and willingness to chase balls he will get you the ball back to offensive side. As the summer season progressed he was able to improve his patience and timing to hit the mid-field during clears. Also improved greatly working with poles to progressively move the ball upfield to secure easy clears instead of trying to make home run passes.

Cole Blazer

Nov 21, 2021

Bret very well might have the fastest hands in the Mid-West. I have trained Bret for the last few years and have seen him grow immensely not only as a goalie but physically. At over 6' and taller than me, Bret is a presence in the cage. He uses his size, proud stance, and good fundamental positioning to his advantage...and combining those elements with his hand speed, good luck as a shooter scoring or even seeing the cage. Bret has worked diligently on getting his explosiveness to the same level as his hands. I have seen him identify and work on this aspect early which shows his dedication to excelling his game. Bret would be an asset on your team coaches, and is a true pleasure to coach.

Mike Barefield

Oct 1, 2021

Bret is goalie to the core. He has defined himself both on and off the field as a goalie. He works hard day in and day out, in season and out of season to improve his craft. He is a learning how to be a vocal leader on the field and lead by example. Even when sharing time with our second goalie, he looks to help the team and his teammates. We are very fortunate to have a goalie and a player like Bret. As a Junior, he still has his best lacrosse ahead of him.

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