Webber men's lacrosse adds Keiser transfer Mark Valentino to inaugural recruiting class

by Richard Baptist

Babson Park, Fla. (08/24/2020) — Mark Valentino, a sophomore transfer from Keiser University, has signed with the Webber International men's lacrosse team for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.

No. 93 Mark Valentino

Position: Defense

High School: Robinson High School

Previous College: Keiser University

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 185

Hometown: Port Tampa, Fla.

Twitter: @markvalentino93

Academic Major: Sports Medicine

Career Path: Air Force

High School Awards: 2018 First-Team All-Region, 2018 Hillsborough County All-Star

Why Webber: "Webber gave me another chance to play the sport I love. Being close to home and in such a beautiful area, I'm super exited for my time ahead."

Tell us about the recruiting process at Webber? "Coach Chris Burdick was a great influence with his great lacrosse background, and the admissions office was also very helpful in my efforts to be enrolled."

Personal Statement: "I would like to thank my coach Eric Smithers and my parents Mark Valentino and Misti Hendrix for all of their support."

Tell us about your career and what you are proud of: Volunteering for Feeding America, Honors Graduate. Senior season stats: 60 Ground Balls, 26 Caused Turnovers, 1 Assist.

What do you love about lacrosse? "Lacrosse has given me the opportunity to go to college and invest in my future, and has become the game I grew to love."

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