Drew Minchew finished the 2014 season with 41 goals and 36 assists leading Pope to a 12-5 record.  We asked Pope head coach Andy Bolger his thoughts about Drew.

“Drew is a dynamic player with tremendous athletic ability. He can dodge with either hand which make him a very tough match up for the opposing defenses. He can shoot on the run or find the open man. In the open field Drew is at his best, there are not many players that can match his his speed and toughness when he gets space to do what he does on the field. He makes the team better with his unselfish play and desire to be the best he can be every time he plays. He is quiet and leads by example. A pleasure to coach.”

Full Name. Drew Minchew Position: Midfield Height: 5’9 Weight: 170 High School Team: Pope John Paul II Boca Raton, Florida Club Team: Florida Swashbucklers/ Florida Elite Check out Drew’s Highlight Reel

Lacrosse Honors: 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Region, Nike Blue Chip, Brine National Lacrosse Classic All American, Nova Shootout All Star Team. Super-Sophs All Star team,  Highpoint All Star team. FLN – What kind of college experience are you looking for? DM – Looking for a smaller school with a competitive lacrosse program as well as a good academic program. FLN – What camps, teams, clinics are on your schedule for the rest of the off season? DM –  This summer I have attended Nike Blue Chip at UMBC, The Brine National Lacrosse Classic in MD, and I will be at UMASS with Florida Swashbucklers July 11-13.  I will also be attending a prospect day: Fairfield in August. FLN – How Would You Describe Your Game? DM – Speed, consistency, unselfish and a play maker. FLN – What Was Your First Lacrosse Experience? I was a Baseball player and my brother played Lacrosse.. I asked my parents if I could play for fun in the off season and that was it. Got hooked and never looked back. FLN – Who Was Your Biggest Lacrosse Influence? DM – My Step Dad.  He was an All American at Roanoke College in Virginia and he’s been my biggest fan and is constantly working with me to improve my game.  But, I also have to give tons of credit to Coach Andrew Bolger for always believing in me and making me the player I am today, he never stops teaching me– on and off the field. Also, I wouldn’t be playing Lacrosse if it wasn’t for Coach Jan Northrop.  So thanks to you ALL!!! FLN – Which College/Pro Players Do You Like Watching The Most? DM – I like Case Matheis from Duke (he actually coached me at Super Sophs) and I like Casey Powell FLN – What Is Your Lacrosse Goal For the 2015 season? DM – My first goal is to commit to a College that really wants ME and fits ME both on, and off the field.  My second goal is to play hard my senior year #storbu and earn All American. FLN – What would you like your teammates to say about you? DM – nice guy, leader and great lacrosse player. Favorite Meal: Hibachi Favorite TV Show: Sports Center. But truthfully I really don’t watch TV. Favorite Sport Besides Lacrosse: Football What Is On Your IPod/Smart Phone for Music? Country What celebrity would you most like to meet?  Adam Sandler What Hobby Or Interest Do You Have That Would Surprise People Who Know You?  I love to fish