By K.N. Goldberg
LIlacrossenews.com, Posted 8/17/12

Garden City rising junior goalie Danny Dolan has committed to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts.

Danny Dolan log:

Danny Dolan

High School: Garden City High School

Graduation Year: 2014

Position: Goalie

College Choice: UMass

Club Affiliation: Long Island Outlaws 2014 Black

Major lacrosse honors: LI Showcase Rising Jr’s – Team Nassau, Jake Reed Rising Jr’s., Maverick Showtime, Brine Shootout, MVP All-Star Team

Academic honors and activities: Volunteer with Challenger Lacrosse Program, NYSE Finalist in Newsday Stock Market Contest 2011.

What will you major in/study? Business Management

Why did you choose UMass? “I was looking for a school with both strong academic and lacrosse programs, in a good location. Coach (Greg) Cannella, Coach (Brian) Jacovina, and Coach (Doc) Schneider made me feel very comfortable when I went to visit UMass. I knew it was the right place for me.”

Outlook for 2013 HS season? “We want to win another Nassau County Championship, make another run for States.”

Other schools considered: Fairfield, Villanova, Binghamton, Ohio State, Hofstra, North Carolina

Additional Comments: “Coach Finnell and Coach Jacovina at Garden City HS have helped me to adjust to a higher level of play on Varsity last season. My Outlaws Coach, Pat Brennan, has helped me tremendously since 5th grade.”

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