Mike Bocklet
| Sport(s) | Lacrosse |
|---|---|
| Current position | |
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Purchase College |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
November 3, 1984 South Salem, New York |
| Alma mater | Fairfield University |
| Playing career | |
| 2004-2007 | Fairfield Stags |
| 2015 | Denver Outlaws |
| Position(s) | Attack |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2010-2012 | SUNY Cortland (Assistant) |
| 2012-2014 | Dartmouth (Assistant) |
| 2014 - Present | Purchase College |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| |
Mike Bocklet (born November 3, 1984 in South Salem, New York) is a professional lacrosse player with the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the head coach of the Purchase College men's lacrosse team. Bocklet is the director and co-founder of the X10 Mountain Lacrosse Academy and Moonlight Lacrosse, LLC.[1]
Professional career
Bocklet was drafted in the 4th round (45th overall) of the 2007 Major League Lacrosse Supplemental Draft by the Long Island Lizards.[2] In 2015, Inside Lacrosse named Bocklet its First Year Player of the Year after producing 32 goals and 16 assists for the Denver Outlaws. He was the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week twice.[3][4] Mike and his brothers, Matt Bocklet and Chris Bocklet, played together for the Outlaws.[5][6]
Collegiate career
Bocklet attended Fairfield University where he served as captain of the Stags during his senior season and finished his career ranked among the best players in program history statistically. He tallied 147 points, fourth all-time, on 95 goals, fifth in program history and 52 assists, sixth in program history.[7] In 2007, Bocklet earned a selection to the prestigious USILA North-South game and to the Tewaaraton Trophy Watchlist, given to the nation's most outstanding NCAA lacrosse player. In 2004, Bocklet helped lead the Stags to the Great Western Lacrosse League Championship and the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Tournament. Bocklet was named Second Team All-New England in 2005 and 2007 and Second Team All-GWLL in 2004 and 2005.
High school career
Bocklet attended John Jay High School where he was named a high school All-American and was the New York State Section I Point Leader, scoring 108 points with 54 goals and 54 assists during his senior season.
References
- ↑ "In-Depth Look at X10 Lacrosse and the Bocklet Family". Inside Lacrosse. February 2, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ majorleaguelacrosse.com: Supplemental Draft
- ↑ "Warrior Offensive Player of the Week: Mike Bocklet". Inside Lacrosse. April 21, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Warrior Offensive Player of the Week: Mike Bocklet". Inside Lacrosse. July 21, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Trio of Bocklet brothers provide power for Denver Outlaws lacrosse". Denver Post. July 23, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Insider Exclusive: Mike Bocklet Talks Outlaws and Family". Inside Lacrosse. April 27, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ Fairfield University Athletics