Brian Shea Class: Junior Hometown: Gaithersburg, Md. High School: Gonzaga Height / Weight: 6-2 / 202 Position: M Experience: JR

In two years with Penn State, Brian Shea has established himself as a key member of the Lion middie corps. One of Penn State's most potent offensive threats, Shea will be relied upon to step up his game even more at both the offensive and defensive middie positions.

LION CAREER:

2008:In 14 games, Shea had nine goals and three assists for a total of 12 points. He took 28 shots and collected 35 ground balls. He heads into his junior year with 19 career points off 13 goals and six assists with 35 ground balls.

2007: Shea played in all 13 games for the Nittany Lions in 2007, starting four of them. He had four goals and three assists for a total of seven points and added 16 ground balls. Shea had a .531 shot on goal percentage as well.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:
Shea was a four-year starter at Gonzaga and was captain twice. He led Gonzaga to four straight conference title games. Shea was a three-year all-conference and two-year all-metro selection while earning team MVP honors as a senior. He was recognized in 2005 by Inside Lacrosse as one of the nation's top `young middies.' Shea was a four-sport star in high school, playing basketball, football, squash and lacrosse at Gonzaga. He was MVP of the Royal Palm Tournament in Florida as well. He is the son of Dan and Beth Shea. He has two sisters, Katy and Kerry, and a brother, Kevin. Brian is a criminal law and justice major at Penn State.

COACHES VIEW:
"Brian is very versatile with excellent speed and an aggressive nature. His speed is difficult to handle; as he becomes a better dodger to compliment his speed watch out. Brian could be key in our transition game if we work him as a short stick defender as we have in the past. He plays both ends very well and will compliment Drew Adams in the quick clearing game." - Coach Thiel