Our next featured player in the NALL Profiles is Hershey Haymakers forward Dan Deckelbaum. Deckelbaum signed as one of Hershey's franchise players in November. He was the second franchise signing by Hershey, after they locked up fellow USA Development team member Ginny Capiccioni.
Dan played college lacrosse at Delaware, where he enjoyed much success. He was a four year letter winner at middie, where he totaled 98 points in 62 games played (76 g, 22 a). In 2006 he led the Blue Hens in goals, scoring 31. The Owings Mills, Maryland native was instrumental in his senior year for Delaware, where the Blue Hens were CAA Champions and made their way to the NCAA Final Four. Delaware beat number 2 ranked Virginia and UMBC on their way to losing to the eventual champions Johns Hopkins.
Deckelbaum graduated from Delaware in 2007, and since has played lacrosse professionally. He was selected by the Chicago Machine in the third round (28th overall) in the 2007 MLL Draft. Since, Deckelbaum has only played 9 games in the MLL. He played two seasons in Chicago, playing 7 games and scoring 4 goals. In 2009 he was on the Washington Bayhawks roster, but did not play any games. Last season for the expansion Rattlers Deckelbaum played two games. He scored no goals, had one loose ball and four shots on goal.
The past few years, Deckelbaum has been a member of the US Indoor Development team and a member of the US Bowhunter Cup team, so he does have some indoor lacrosse experience. Deckelbaum has more experience than most in the NALL, so he should be a valuable member of the Haymakers. When asked about signing in Hershey he said, "I'm honored to be one of Hershey's franchise players. After traveling to play all over Canada and the East Coast I'm looking forward to playing in front of the fans in Hershey and spreading the game of lacrosse at its highest level."
As for the Haymakers coach, Hunter Francis, he has this to say about their franchise signing. "Dan is a relentless competitor who keeps himself in a supreme level of physical condition, he literally plays the entire floor in the box game. After conducting our reviews and interviews, Dan was the clear choice. I am confident he will be a star in the sport of box lacrosse for years to come."
Do you think Deckelbaum will be a league leader? Who would you like to be the next feature player in the NALL Profiles series? Comment below! Remember to take a listen to Goods On Lacrosse on the Lacrosse Radio Network this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. eastern to hear Steve Panarelli, the first overall pick in the NALL National draft by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, talk about the NALL and MLL.
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