Prep Files with defenseman Jack Harrington, a sophomore from Greenwich (Conn.) committed to the Blue Devils 

JACK HARRINGTON, DUKE 

Position: Defense
High School: Greenwich (Conn.)
Class: 2014
Club Team: CP-Lax
Summer '11: Jake Reed's Nike Blue Chip, Maverik Showtime
Height/Weight: 6'3, 205
Stats/Honors: Varsity as a freshman
Other Sports: Football
Other Schools Considered: North Carolina, Princeton, Yale

How did the commitment process go for you?
The commitment process was great. I had spent a lot of time visiting colleges this past summer. During the fall I was able to narrow down my choices, sit down with some coaches and meet players from various schools. By that time, I had a good feel for where I wanted to be. 

What were the reasons behind your verbal commitment? How was your visit?
My visit was awesome. I got to know Coach Danowski and Coach Gabrieli as well as some of the players. They were able to give me a good feel for the Duke lacrosse program. The school has everything I was looking for: the perfect combination of ACC lacrosse and great academics.

How would you describe your style of lacrosse and what do you believe your strengths are?
Duke plays an uptempo game that I thought would be a perfect fit for me. I would say my biggest strength is my work ethic. I work hard both on and off the field to continually improve my game. 

What are your goals before you finish your high school career? What aspects of your game would you like to work on throughout your college career?
My biggest goal is to win a state championship. Our team is very young this year but we are very talented. I am continually working on all aspects of my game. 

YOUR FAVORITE...

Food: Steak
TV Show: The Office
Song: 'Strobe' by Deadmau5
Band or Artist: Avicii
Music: Anything
Movie: Anchorman
Video Game: FIFA
Pro Team: Boston Celtics
Clothing Line: Nike
Lacrosse Player: Stephen Peyser
Vacation Destination: Cape Cod