Newsome Boys 2024 Braiden Ames Commits to Florida Tech!
Written by Lee Roggenburg on . Posted in Boys Recruiting, College, Featured Posts, Florida Lacrosse News, Florida Tech Men, Recruiting.
Congratulations to Braiden on his college choice and good luck in the future!
| Name |
| Braiden Ames |
Graduation Year |
| 2024 |
High School |
| Newsome High School |
Position |
| Defense/LSM |
College Choice |
| Florida Institute of Technology |
 Why did you choose this college? |
| Fantastic education as well as a great team environment. |
What Advice Would You Give Those Starting the Recruiting Process? |
| Create a list of colleges that have your major that you want to study in. From there find out which one has lacrosse and talk to their coaches. |
Who Would You Like to Thank for Getting You to Here? |
| My parents, 3D and True Lacrosse, and Coach Max Drewett. |
What are your first memories of the sport? |
| Passing with my dad except he had a baseball glove as he didn’t know how to play lacrosse. |
What is Your Favorite Memory From Your High School Career? |
| During the 22’ season, beating Mitchell to be top 8 in the state. |
What is Your Stick Brand? And Why? |
| ECD DNA, I found myself breaking my heads 2 times a season so I settled on the DNA which can withstand the checks I put my heads through. |
Which Lacrosse Player Do You Most Want to Have a Meal With and Why? |
| Jarrod Neumann, he started playing lacrosse as a senior and he fell in love with the sport so much that he is now in the PLL. I want to ask him what he did to improve so much in a short time span. |
Do You Watch College & Pro Games and What Are You Watching for to Make You a Better Player? |
| Yes, Tucker Durkin was a big one for me, such a fundamental and strong defenseman. |
What’s Your Go-To Meal After a Game? |
| If it’s around, I always get Freddy’s. |
What’s the One Thing Your Teammates Would be Surprised to Know About You? |
| I plan on majoring in Computer Science. |
College Team Instagram: |
| floridatechmlax |
High School Team Instagram: |
| newsomeboyslax |
Instagram: |
| braiden.a6 |
