Who is Matthew Mackrides. How did his lacrosse career evolve from high school to college. What are his professional achievements in Major League Lacrosse. How has Mackrides contributed to the sport beyond playing.
The Rise of a Lacrosse Prodigy: Matthew Mackrides’ High School Career
Matthew Mackrides’ lacrosse journey began at The Malvern Preparatory School, where he quickly established himself as a standout athlete. During his time at Malvern Prep from 2003 to 2008, Mackrides achieved numerous accolades that set the stage for his future success:
- Named Most Valuable Player twice (2006 and 2008)
- Member of the 2006 Pennsylvania State Championship team
- Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association Player of the Year (2008)
- Three-time All-State selection
- Two-time All-American honoree
- Team captain in his senior year
Perhaps one of the most significant achievements of Mackrides’ high school career was his selection to represent the United States as one of only twenty-three participants on the 2008 Under-19 USA Lacrosse team. This honor not only showcased his exceptional skills but also provided him with invaluable international experience at a young age.
Dominating the College Scene: Mackrides’ Penn State Legacy
After his impressive high school career, Matthew Mackrides chose to attend Pennsylvania State University, where he continued to excel both on and off the field. During his time at Penn State from 2008 to 2012, Mackrides left an indelible mark on the university’s lacrosse program:
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Arts, and Sciences, and a minor in Business
- Four-year starter for the Penn State Men’s Lacrosse team
- Recorded 101 goals and 43 assists, totaling 144 points in 54 games
- Collected 134 ground balls throughout his college career
- Named ECAC Preseason Rookie of the Year
- Three-time First Team All-CAA selection
- Elected team captain in both junior and senior seasons
Mackrides’ senior year at Penn State was particularly noteworthy, as he received several prestigious recognitions:
- United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Scholar All-American (2012)
- USILA All-American Honorable Mention (2012)
- Lowe’s Senior CLASS award Second-Team All-American (2012)
From College Star to Professional Champion: Mackrides in Major League Lacrosse
Matthew Mackrides’ transition to professional lacrosse was seamless, as he was drafted by the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). His professional career has been marked by consistent success and numerous accolades:
- Played for the Chesapeake Bayhawks for 4 seasons
- Won 2 MLL Championships with the Bayhawks
- Traded to the Atlanta Blaze in 2016
- Selected to 4 MLL All-Star games in 6 seasons as a Professional (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
How did Mackrides contribute to the USA Men’s National Team? In addition to his professional career, Matthew was selected to be a member of the 23-man training roster for the USA Men’s Lacrosse Team for the 2014 World Games in Denver, Colorado. This selection further solidified his status as one of the top lacrosse players in the country.
Beyond the Field: Mackrides’ Coaching and Mentoring Contributions
Matthew Mackrides has not limited his impact on lacrosse to his playing career. He has also taken on various coaching and mentoring roles to give back to the sport and help develop the next generation of lacrosse players:
- PYLA Philadelphia Youth Lacrosse All-stars coach from 2007-2010
- Currently serves as a Malvern Prep Varsity Assistant Coach
These coaching positions have allowed Mackrides to share his extensive knowledge and experience with young athletes, helping to shape the future of lacrosse in the Philadelphia area and beyond.
The Making of a Lacrosse Legend: Analyzing Mackrides’ Playing Style
What made Matthew Mackrides such a formidable player throughout his career? His success can be attributed to a combination of factors:
- Versatility: Mackrides excelled in multiple aspects of the game, as evidenced by his impressive statistics in goals, assists, and ground balls.
- Leadership: His repeated selection as team captain in both high school and college demonstrates his ability to inspire and guide his teammates.
- Consistency: Mackrides maintained a high level of performance throughout his career, from high school to the professional ranks.
- Adaptability: His success in different levels of play shows his ability to adapt to increasing levels of competition.
- Work ethic: Achieving academic honors while excelling in lacrosse indicates a strong commitment to both athletic and academic pursuits.
These qualities not only contributed to Mackrides’ individual success but also made him a valuable asset to every team he played for.
The Impact of Mackrides’ Career on Lacrosse in Pennsylvania
How has Matthew Mackrides influenced the lacrosse landscape in Pennsylvania? His career has had a significant impact on the sport in several ways:
- Raising the profile of high school lacrosse in the state through his achievements at Malvern Prep
- Inspiring young athletes to pursue lacrosse at the collegiate level, particularly at Penn State
- Demonstrating that Pennsylvania players can succeed at the highest levels of professional lacrosse
- Contributing to the development of youth lacrosse through his coaching efforts
Mackrides’ success story has likely motivated many young lacrosse players in Pennsylvania to strive for excellence in the sport, potentially leading to an overall improvement in the quality of lacrosse played in the state.
Lessons from Mackrides’ Career: What Aspiring Lacrosse Players Can Learn
What can young lacrosse players take away from Matthew Mackrides’ career? There are several valuable lessons to be learned:
- The importance of excelling both academically and athletically
- The value of leadership skills in team sports
- The benefits of starting early and maintaining consistency throughout one’s career
- The importance of adapting to different levels of play and competition
- The potential for success in professional lacrosse for dedicated and talented players
- The significance of giving back to the sport through coaching and mentoring
By studying Mackrides’ career trajectory, aspiring lacrosse players can gain insights into what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the sport while also maintaining a well-rounded approach to personal development.
The Future of Lacrosse: Mackrides’ Ongoing Influence
As Matthew Mackrides continues his involvement in lacrosse through coaching and mentoring, his influence on the sport is likely to extend well into the future. His experience and success at all levels of play make him an invaluable resource for young players looking to improve their skills and navigate their own lacrosse careers.
Will we see more players following in Mackrides’ footsteps, excelling from high school through to the professional ranks? Only time will tell, but his career certainly provides a blueprint for success that many aspiring lacrosse players can aspire to emulate.
Mackrides’ Legacy: A Model of Excellence in Lacrosse
In conclusion, Matthew Mackrides’ lacrosse career stands as a testament to what can be achieved through talent, hard work, and dedication to the sport. From his early successes at Malvern Preparatory School to his collegiate achievements at Penn State and his professional triumphs in Major League Lacrosse, Mackrides has consistently demonstrated excellence on the field.
His ongoing commitment to the sport through coaching and mentoring ensures that his impact on lacrosse will continue to be felt for years to come. As the sport of lacrosse continues to grow and evolve, the career of Matthew Mackrides will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration and a model for future generations of players.
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Matt attended The Malvern Preparatory School, where he was a three sport athlete before focusing on lacrosse. He earned most valuable player twice for the Friars, both in his sophomore and senior seasons. Fortunately, Matt was a part of the 2006 Pennsylvania State Championship team. In his senior season, Matt was elected as team captain, and was also named Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association Player of the year. For his high school achievements’, Matt was named three time All State and two time All American and was selected to represent the country as one of twenty-three participants on the 2008 Under-19, USA Lacrosse team.
Matt chose to attend Pennsylvania State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Arts, and Sciences, along with a minor in Business. He was a four year starter; recording 101 goals and 43 assists totaling 144 points, and adding 134 ground balls in 54 games. He was also named ECAC Preseason Rookie of the Year, and 3 time First Team All-CAA. Matt was also elected as team captain in both his junior and senior seasons. For his efforts during his senior season, Matt was named a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Scholar All-American for 2012; a (USILA) All-American Honorable Mention for 2012; and also named a Lowe’s Senior CLASS award Second-Team All-American for 2012. Matt was drafted by the Major League Lacrosse Champions, the Chesapeake Bayhawks, where he played for 4 seasons, winning 2 MLL Championships before his eventual trade to the Atlanta Blaze in 2016.
For his efforts, Matt has been selected to 4 MLL All-Star games in his 6 seasons as a Professional.
• Attended Malvern Preparatory School from 2003 – 2008
• Most valuable player twice for the Friars, both in his sophomore and senior seasons (2006, 2008)
• Pennsylvania State Champion with Malvern Prep in 2006 (player)
• Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association Player of the year 2008
• 3 time All-State in high school
• 2 time All-American in high school
• Elected team captain in senior year at Malvern Prep
• Member of the USA Under-19 Lacrosse Gold Medal Team
• Penn State University (2008-2012)
• Two-time team Captain for Penn State Mens Lacrosse in 2011 and 2012
• Scholar All-American 2012
• Honorable Mention All-American 2012
• Lowe’s Senior CLASS award Second-team All-American recipient 2012
• PYLA Philadelphia Youth Lacrosse All-stars coach from 2007-2010
• Presently, Malvern Prep Varsity Assistant Coach
• Member of Major League Lacrosse Champion, Chesapeake Bayhawks 2012 and 2013
• Selected to be a member of the 23 man training roster for the USA Men’s Lacrosse Team for the 2014 World Games
in Denver, Colorado
• MLL All-Star 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 MLL Seasons
Matthew Mackrides – Men’s Lacrosse
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AS A JUNIOR IN 2011:
Started all 14 games .
.. Garnered All-CAA First Team recognition … Led the team in goals (20), shots (80)and shots on goals (48) and was tied for first in man-up goals (3) … Ranked second on the team in points (30) and assists (10) and was tied for second in ground balls (39) … Added five caused turnovers … Named CAA Co-Player of the Week on April 25.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010:
Played and started all 13 games … Named an All-CAA First Team honoree … Led the team in points (44) and goals (36) and ranked second in ground balls (43) … Recorded two five-goal games.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009:
Appeared and started 12 games … Notched 28 points and a team-best 13 assists … Ranked fifth on the team with 28 ground balls … Added one game-winning marker and a man-up goal … Earned one ECAC Rookie of the Week honor … Named a preseason ECAC Rookie of the Year.
BEFORE PENN STATE:
Two-time All-American at Malvern Prep … As a senior, named EPSLA Player of the Year .
.. Earned all-state honors three times and helped lead the team to a state title … Helped guide the USA Under-19 team to a world championship.
PERSONAL:
Son of Michael and Donna Mackrides … Has three brothers, Scott, Marc and Andrew … Majoring in communication arts and sciences.
| Year | GP-GS | G | A | PTS | SH | PCT | GB | CT | FACEOFFS | PCT | PEN-MIN |
| 2011 | 14-14 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 80 | .250 | 39 | 5 | 0-0 | N/A | 6-4:30 |
| 2010 | 13-13 | 36 | 8 | 44 | 119 | . 303 | 43 | N/A | 0-0 | N/A | 4-3:00 |
| 2009 | 12-12 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 79 | .190 | 28 | N/A | 0-0 | N/A | 4-4:00 |
| Totals | 39-39 | 71 | 31 | 102 | 278 | .255 | 110 | N/A | 0-0 | N/A | 14-11:30 |
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World Skeleton Championships 2023: results, video, schedule
How the 2023 World Skeleton Championships are held in St.
Moritz
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The World Skeleton Championships are taking place January 26-29 in St. Moritz, Switzerland – 2023. For athletes participating in this sport, this place can be said to be a cult one. It is St. Moritz that is considered the birthplace of bobsleigh and skeleton.
The program of the tournament includes competitions among women, men and mixed doubles. In the mixed doubles, one athlete and one athlete are represented.
Read the preview of the championship in the material Olympics.
In men, the winner was Matt Weston from Great Britain, who won all four attempts. Silver was won by Amedeo Bagnis from Italy, bronze by Jung Seung-gi from South Korea. 2022 Olympic champion and four-time world champion Christopher Grotcher from Germany took only 10th place. Women unexpectedly won Susanne Kroher , winner of Beijing 2022 and European champion 2022 Kimberly Bos from the Netherlands came second, Mirela Rakhneva from Canada came third.
In the mixed doubles competition, Sühanna Kroecher and Christopher Grotcher became world champions, Laura Dees and Matt Weston were silver medalists, their compatriots Brogan Crowley/Craig Thompson were bronze medalists.
Related:
- Skeleton. Season calendar 2022/23
- Skeleton World Cup 2022/23: schedule, results, where to watch
- Skeleton. European Championship 2023: what to expect and where to watch
- Skeleton. European Championship – 2023: results, video, schedule
Results
January 29, Sunday
Mixed couples. Final position
- 1. Susanne Krocher/Christopher Grotcher (Germany) – 2:24.91
- 2. Laura Dees/Matt Westton (UK) +0.13
- 3. Brogan Crawley/Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.41
- 4. Valentina Margallo/Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.
60 - 5. Deng Zhao/Yan Wengan (China) +0.92
- 6. Mirela Rakhneva/Enzi Blake (Canada) +1.07
- 7. Tina Hermann/Felix Kaisinger (Germany) +1.30
- 8. Hayley Clark/Andrew Blazer (USA) +1.75
- 9. Yuxi Li/Wenhao Chen (China) +1.90
- 10. Alessia Crippa/Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +1.91
60See full results here
Mixed doubles. 2 try
- 1. Laura Dees/Matt Westton (UK) – 1:11.44
- 2. Valentina Margallo/Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.07
- 3. Susanne Krocher/Christopher Grotcher (Germany) +0.22
- 4. Brogan Crowley/Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.26
- 5. Tina Hermann/Felix Kaisinger (Germany) +0.38
- 6. Deng Zhao/Yan Wengan (China) +0.53
- 6. Alessia Crippa/Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +0.53
- 8. Kelly Curtis/Austin Florian (USA) +0.67
- 9. Yuxi Li/Wenhao Chen (China) +0.68
- 10. Mirela Rakhneva/Enzy Blake (Canada) +1. 03
03See full results here
Mixed doubles. 1 try
- 1. Susanne Krocher/Christopher Grotcher (Germany) – 1:13.25
- 2. Mirela Rakhneva/Enzi Blake (Canada) +0.26
- 3. Laura Dees/Matt Westton (UK) +0.35
- 4. Brogan Crowley/Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.37
- 5. Jane Channel/Evan Neufeldt (Canada) +0.53
- 6. Deng Zhao/Yan Wengan (China) +0.61
- 7. Valentina Margallo/Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.75
- 7. Hayley Clark/Andrew Blazer (USA) +0.75
- 9. Tina Hermann/Felix Kaisinger (Germany) +1.14
- 10. Jacqueline Narracott/Peter McRides (Australia) +1.31
See full results here
Friday, January 27
Women. Final position
- 1. Suzanne Kroher (Germany) – 4:33.57
- 2. Kimberly Bos (Netherlands) +0.01
- 3. Mirela Rakhneva (Canada) +0.84
- 4. Janine Flock (Austria) +0. 88
- 5. Tina Hermann (Germany) +1.05
- 6. Jane Channel (Canada) +1.19
- 7. Jacqueline Lelling (Germany) +1.69
- 8. Kim Meilemans (Belgium) +1.91
- 9. Laura Dees (UK) +2.48
- 10. Hayley Clark (USA) +2.78
88See full results here
Women. Fourth try
- 1. Kimberly Bos (Netherlands) – 1:08.18
- 2. Susanne Krocher (Germany) +0.28
- 3. Mirela Rakhneva (Canada) +0.38
- 4. Tina Hermann (Germany) +0.42
- 5. Janine Flock (Austria) +0.43
- 6. Jacqueline Lelling (Germany) +0.49
- 7. Kim Meilemans (Belgium) +0.59
- 8. Deng Zhao (China) +0.73
- 9. Jane Channel (Canada) +0.89
- 10. Laura Dees (UK) +0.93
See full results here
Women. Third attempt
- 1. Kimberly Bos (Netherlands) – 1:08.48
- 2. Valentina Margallo (Italy) +0.03
- 3. Susanne Krocher (Germany) +0.29
- 4. Jane Channel (Canada) +0.33
- 5. Janine Flock (Austria) +0.34
- 6. Kim Meilemans (Belgium) +0.46
- 7. Tina Hermann (Germany) +0.57
- 7. Laura Dees (Great Britain) +0.57
- 9. Mirela Rakhneva (Canada) +0.60
- 10. Hayley Clark (USA) +0.73
- 10. Deng Zhao (China) +0.73
Susanne Krocher (Germany) +0.29See full results here
Men. Final position
- 1. Matt Weston (Great Britain) – 4:28.71
- 2. Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +1.79
- 3. Jung Seung-gi (South Korea) +2.46
- 4. Craig Thompson (UK) +2.47
- 5. Marcus Wyatt (Great Britain) +2.67
- 6. Yan Wengan (China) +3.11
- 7. Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +3.27
- 8. Kim Ji-soo (South Korea) +3.87
- 9. Wenhao Chen (China) +3.95
- 10. Christopher Grotcher (Germany) +4.14
See full results here
Men. Fourth try
- 1. Matt Weston (Great Britain) – 1:06.94
- 2. Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.18
- 3. Jung Seung-gi (South Korea) +0.65
- 4. Marcus Wyatt (Great Britain) +0.70
- 5. Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.72
- 6. Yan Wengan (China) +0.73
- 7. Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +0.89
- 8. Christopher Grotcher (Germany) +0.98
- 9. Wenhao Chen (China) +1.10
- 10. Kim Ji-soo (South Korea) +1.25
Matt Weston (Great Britain) – 1:06.94See full results here
Men. Third attempt
- 1. Matt Weston (Great Britain) – 1:07.81
- 2. Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.37
- 3. Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.48
- 4. Jung Seung-gi (South Korea) +0.50
- 5. Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +0.58
- 6. Marcus Wyatt (Great Britain) +0.67
- 7. Yan Wengan (China) +0.68
- 8. Kim Ji-soo (South Korea) +0.80
- 9. Wenhao Chen (China) +0.87
- 10. Felix Kaisinger (Germany) +1. 07
07See full results here
Women. Second try
- 1. Janine Flock (Austria) – 1:08.11
- 2. Mirela Rakhneva (Canada) +0.09
- 3. Susanna Krocher (Germany) +0.15
- 4. Jane Channel (Canada) +0.25
- 5. Tina Hermann (Germany) +0.39
- 6. Jacqueline Lelling (Germany) +0.45
- 7. Kimberley Bos (Netherlands) +0.58
- 8. Laura Dees (UK) +0.64
- 9. Deng Zhao (China) +0.74
- 10. Jacqueline Narracott (Australia) +0.82
See full results here
Women. First try
- 1. Susanne Kroher (Germany) – 1:08.12
- 2. Kimberly Bos (Netherlands) +0.11
- 3. Tina Hermann (Germany) +0.35
- 4. Jane Channel (Canada) +0.40
- 5. Mirela Rakhneva (Canada) +0.48
- 6. Jacqueline Lelling (Germany) +0.57
- 7. Kim Meilemans (Belgium) +0.66
- 8. Hayley Clark (USA) +0. 78
- 9. Janine Flock (Austria) +0.79
- 10. Jacqueline Narracott (Australia) +0.80
78See full results here
Men. Second try
- 1. Matt Weston (Great Britain) – 1:06.88
- 2. Jung Seung-gi (South Korea) +0.51
- 3. Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.55
- 4. Marcus Wyatt (Great Britain) +0.61
- 5. Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.66
- 6. Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +0.75
- 7. Yan Wengan (China) +0.78
- 8. Wenhao Chen (China) +0.83
- 9. Kim Ji-soo (South Korea) +0.94
- 10. Christopher Grotcher (Germany) +0.95
See full results here
Men. First try
- 1. Matt Weston (Great Britain) – 1:08.08
- 2. Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) +0.47
- 3. Marcus Wyatt (Great Britain) +0.69
- 4. Jung Seung-gi (South Korea) +0.80
- 5. Craig Thompson (Great Britain) +0.83
- 6. Kim Ji-soo (South Korea) +0.88
- 7. Yan Wengan (China) +0.92
- 8. Christopher Grotcher (Germany) +0.96
- 9. Cedric Renner (Germany) +1.00
- 10. Mattia Gaspari (Italy) +1.05
Kim Ji-soo (South Korea) +0.88See full results here
Skeleton World Championship 2023. January 26-29. St. Moritz, Switzerland. Schedule
Moscow time
Thursday, January 26
11.00 – Men. First try
12.45 – Men. Second try
15.30 – Women. First try
17.00 – Women. Second attempt
January 27, Friday
11.00 – Men. Third attempt
12.45 – Men. Fourth try
15.30 – Women. Third attempt
17.00 – Women. Fourth try
January 29, Sunday
10.00 – Mixed couples
Where to watch
Broadcasts of the 2023 World Skeleton Championship are available on the YouTube channel of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation.
