Name:
Mark Russell
Position:
Goalie
Hometown:
Sayville
High school:
Sayville High School (Member of Long Island Championship Team)
College:
Roger Williams University
How did you get started playing lacrosse? Did you have a mentor?
I started playing lacrosse in 3rd grade. From the beginning, my father was my mentor. My father worked with Brian at camps and I began to learn from Brian from 6th grade on.
How did you get started coaching?
Once I began to play lacrosse, I saw what a great sport it was and knew that I wanted to help others learn just how great of a sport it really is. I began coaching at the youth levels and I am now coaching all the way up to middle school.
Favorite all time lacrosse player.
Brian Spallina and Sal LoCascio
Most memorable lacrosse moment.
Winning the Long Island Championship.
Ultimate Vacation Spot
My crease...but really, I would probably go to Kona Town in Hawaii.
Person you'd like to meet
Lil Wayne
Favorite Restaurant
Ciao Baby's or Smokin' Al's
If you were an animal, what would you be and why.
I would be a hummingbird so I could fly around the whole net and stop shots.
Favorite music, band and/or singer.
Lil Wayne or Miley Cyrus
Book you always wished you read.
Well, I never finished Crime and Punishment so I would have to say that.
Favorite TV Show or Movie.
Entourage or Sportscenter. Favorite movie has to be the Great Escape, Steve McQueen is the man.
Three words that best describe you.
Ultimate.Lax.Bro
Your goals - lacrosse or otherwise.
I want to help my team to a TCCC Championship and hopefully a Division III National Championship.
Thoughts on Brian Spallina
I'd really like to put the greatness of this man into perspective. I think there's really only 3 names that are on the same level - Dr. Albert Shweitzer, Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Brian Spallina.« Back to the Boys Coaches
