Florida Tech Panthers

2012: Started in all 14 games…recorded two hat tricks in back-to-back games against Shorter (March 17) and Coker (March 23)…finished season with 16 points on 12 goals and four assists…recorded a season-high four points on three goals and one assist against Shorter on March 17…recorded 48 shots, 31 on goal…collected 14 ground balls…forced five turnovers.

High School: Attended Boca Raton High School in Boca Raton, Fla…four-year starter, also served as team’s captain…led team to District 4 Championship, scoring 39 goals with 30 assists…selected first team all-league...scored 20 goals with 20 assists his junior season…also excelled academically, earning a spot on school’s honor roll.

Club: Played four years for Florida Elite.

Personal: Son of Michael and Sharon Manning…chose Florida Tech because of head coach Ryan McAleavey’s excitement about lacrosse program, school’s academics and ROTC program…after his Panther career, he would like to go into the army and become a green beret…enjoys wakeboarding, lifting weights, going to beach and playing lacrosse…favorite sport is lacrosse…favorite athlete is Peyton Manning…admires Manning for his ability to take over a game and lead his team to success…favorite quote is “Put in your best effort and you won’t be disappointed with the outcome”…enjoys reading “The Unforgiving Minute” by Craig Mullaney…favorite movie is “Saving Private Ryan”…likes listening to music by Eminem…favorite vacation spot is Colorado…would like to visit New Zealand.