Everything we have heard about Barron Collier’s Pat Mahoney is that he is a class act and a heck of an athlete.  We asked his coach for his thoughts on Pat. “Pat is one best attackmen in the state he is a great 1v1 dodger and has great field vision.” Barron Collier Head Coach, Trent Carter. We also asked our newest FLN contributor who has seen Pat play many times for his thoughts.  “Patrick Mahoney has an old school work ethic that is refreshing to watch. He works very hard at his game. He has exceptional dodging and passing skills and is dangeous from above or below GLE. He and his brother Sean (Soph at BC) are both top class kids and donate their time to help others, as they are a part of our L4A outreaches and events. If he stays injury free, he should be an early signee”…. Coach Ron Miller, Team Florida & Lax4Autism. Full Name: John Patrick Mahoney Position: Attack/Midfielder Height: 6’1” High School Team: Barron Collier High School Club Teams:  Madlax National Madlax 2017 National Madlax Florida- Orange High School Graduation Year: 2017 Lacrosse Honors:  Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Invitational – MVP in 2017 Championship Game East Coast Fall Showcase – All Stars FLG 3D All Star Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip – 2015 Madlax National Team – 2015 Madlax 2017 National (4X) Brine 2014 All American Varsity Letterman (2X) District Champions (2014, 2015) 1st Team All-Conference (2014, 2015) 1st Team All-Area Conference Champions (2014, 2015) Sectional Champions (2014, 2015) Regional 2nd Place (2014, 2015) Check out Pat Mahoney’s Video  https://lacrosserecruits.com/patrick_mahoney What camps, clinics, or tournaments are on your schedule for the rest of the off-season?  2015 Fall Nike Blue Chip – November 21 and 22, 2015 – Charlotte, NC Inside Lacrosse New England Boys Invitational – November 7, 2015 – Providence, RI What was your first lacrosse experience?  My first lacrosse experience was an introduction clinic held by Ed Calkins. My dad took my brother and I to our first lacrosse game when I was just 7 years old. We immediately knew this was the sport for us. And how long have you been playing?  I have been playing lacrosse since the second grade. What is your favorite lacrosse memory?  My favorite lacrosse memory happened this summer while playing Attack for Madlax at Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Invitational, with only 3 minutes remaining, in a tied-up, Championship game (Madlax Capital against Leading Edge) and scoring the next 2 go ahead goals to secure a 4-2 win for Madlax 2017 Capital Team. How would you describe your style of play?  I would describe my playing style of play as very old school and fundamental. What do you think is the strongest part of your game?  Dodging and riding. I like to draw the slide and constantly look for the open man. What are you working to improve?  Moving off ball What is important to you in selecting a college?  I want a college that is a great fit for me both athletically and most importantly, academically, along with school spirit, which is something that I love being a part of. What do you think you will study in college?  I am would like to study Business with a focus on Sports Management. Which college team or players do you most enjoy watching?  I really enjoy watching Matt Kavanagh, Jimmy Bitter and the Thomson family. Who was your biggest lacrosse influence?  My biggest lacrosse influence is Coach Trent Carter. Coach Carter is the head Baron Collier High School Coach and also our Madlax Florida Club Coach. What is your lacrosse goal for 2016?  My lacrosse goal for 2016 is to win the State Championship for Barron Collier. How would you describe your high school team?  I would describe my high school team as one giant family. The parents are just as close as the players and I’ve made life long friends and relationships with my fellow players and coaches. We are a very hardworking team who focuses mostly on perfecting the fundamentals and our goal is to advance in the playoff round even further this next season. How would you like your teammates to describe you?  My teammates would describe me as hardworking with a very determined mindset, focused, and able to see the entire field. What accomplishments are you most proud of?  I am most proud of being selected to the Madlax National Team; being invited back to Nike Blue Chip this fall and being named MVP by Inside Lacrosse in the 2017 championship game at Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Invitational in Session III. Do you have any pre-game rituals?  My pre-game rituals consist of praying then having a quick toss around while listening to music. Twitter or Instagram?  Definitely Twitter