Chris Carpenter is a big attackman with great instincts at Hagerty High School in Orlando.  We have seen Chris play many times in both club and high school games and we are always impressed with his ability to be in the right place at the right time.  He is a very intelligent lacrosse player.  Mark Ayad has been his coach for several years, so we asked him what makes Chris such a special player.

“Chris has been an offensive midfielder and attack for me over the years. His height is something you can’t teach, but his intelligence on the field is what makes him so special. He can run the two-man game flawlessly, but also knows how to create space and open shots for himself and his teammates. He has had a very good summer and i expect him to be picked up by a good program very soon.”

Full Name: Christopher Carpenter

Position: Attack/midfield

Height: 6’3

Weight: 170

High School Team: Hagerty

Club Team: Orlando Empire/team florida

FLN – What kind of college experience you are looking for?

CC – Im really just looking to play. I want to be apart of a program where I can improve my game and hopefully step in and make an impact on the field.

FLN – What camps, teams, clinics are on your schedule for the rest of the off season?

CC -Hotbeds (With Team Florida)

FLN – How Would You Describe Your Game?

CC – Shifty attackman that dodges with my head up looking for the open guy. As a midfielder, I play as hard as possible trying to get the ball back on defense and a quick transition guy.

FLN – What Was Your First Lacrosse Experience?

CC – I played baseball for the longest time. I got bored with it so my dad mentioned lacrosse. I gave it a try and never turned back. I started out with the Jokers in 6th grade.

FLN – Who Was Your Biggest Lacrosse Influence?

CC – John McCarthy for sure. Great role model on and off the field. Pounded the fundamentals into you. Seeing him battle cancer and still come out to the field with a positive attitude and such enthusiasm for the game, it was so inspiring. I could not have asked for a better coach.

FLN – Which College/Pro Players Do You Like Watching The Most?

CC- Matt kavanagh from Notre Dame. He is so crafty and always has his head up looking for the best shot possible.

FLN – What Is Your Lacrosse Goal For the 2015 season?

CC – I want to win another district title at Hagerty and go as far as possible into the playoffs. Hopefully we can shock the state a little bit this year.

FLN – What would you like your teammates to say about you?

CC – I was a leader by not just yelling, but by showing it. I want them to say I never gave up on them and they could always come to me if they needed something on or off the field.

Favorite Meal: Italian sausage with peppers and onions. Speatzlë and any kind of veggie.

Favorite TV Show: Sports nation

Favorite Sport Besides Lacrosse: Hockey…Go Rangers

FLN – What Is On Your IPod/Smart Phone for Music?

CC – Really anything that I can sing to and mess around with. A lot of Taylor Swift and Katy perry. The guys at Hagerty tend to love it.

FLN – What celebrity would you most like to meet?

CC – Alex Morgan. She’s a ten

FLN – What Hobby Or Interest Do You Have That Would Surprise People Who Know You?

CC – My racquetball skills are top notch. Not trying to brag but I’m the best in my family.