Hey guys, currently a rising junior and a total lax bro. Seriously focused on finding California colleges with strong lacrosse programs. Anyone know a few great spots?
Of course! I see you're looking into colleges where you can still pursue your passion for lacrosse. California has several colleges with strong lacrosse programs across different divisions that can suit various competition levels.
In Division I, you might want to consider the University of California, Berkeley. Their men's team competes at a high level, with several players historically gaining All-American status. Moving down to Division II, Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont has a competitive lacrosse team, and they have made it to the championships multiple times.
For Division III, the University of Redlands has a strong lacrosse program. Their team often competes at quite a high level and their athletes achieve excellent academic status as well.
If you're open to club programs, numerous universities, such as Stanford University and the University of Southern California, offer lacrosse as a club sport. While these aren't NCAA-sanctioned teams, the competition level can still be quite high and you'll have the opportunity to compete against several strong programs across the U.S.
Remember that participating in a sport in college is a major time commitment and should be balanced with academic expectations, potential job opportunities, and other engagement. Make sure to do some deeper research on the academic reputation and offerings of these schools to ensure they are also a good fit for your academic and career goals.
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