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Albrecht draws plenty of interest Tyler Albrecht isn't sure where he'll be playing lacrosse next year. He is currently weighing his options between several attractive offers from schools such as Cornell, the University of North Carolina, Villanova, Syracuse and Loyola University. "It's really exciting," said the 17-year-old, who will have to make a final decision in the next month. "I can't wait to see where I end up." Where Albrecht will spend his summers has also yet to be determined. But while the decision of where he goes to school will be up to him, where he plays box lacrosse will depend upon his play on the floor. Albrecht was drafted second overall in the Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. A draft and will begin his first training camp with Toronto Beaches later this month. He very nearly went first overall. Orangeville GM Bob Clevely told the Orangeville Banner that the decision to select Shane MacDonald ahead of Albrecht was a difficult one, so much so that he also tried to acquire the second overall pick. Albrecht, who took up the game when he was nine as a way to stay in shape in the summers, was honoured to be so highly regarded by Jr. A teams. "It felt really good," he said. "It was a real confidence boost." Albrecht certainly earned the standing. In addition to NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER starring with the Oakville Hawks midgets, he also played a IN DEMAND: Tyler Albrecht was selected second overall in the recent key role with the Ontario entries that won a gold (field) and Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. A draft. The 17-year-old is also being recruit- silver (box) medals at the national championships. ed by several big-name NCAA schools. "He's very fast and he's very strong on his feet," said Jason Donville, who has coached Albrecht at various times since peewee. "He's also got a fast windup which makes it hard for goalies to track his shots and because of that he tends to be a prolific scorer." But Donville said Albrecht's play has also improved in his own end. "As he's gotten older, he's become more athletic and he's realized that offence starts in the defensive zone by taking the ball off another player, either by knocking them off the ball or getting a loose ball." Albrecht credits Donville and Stu Brown for helping him improve as a player. Both coached him last summer with the Edge juniors, who won the NDP Tournament of Champions in Florida. Albrecht will be the third player from that team to sign with an NCAA school -- goalie Brennan Donville (Cornell) and midfielder Bryan Cole (Maryland) have signed and will likely soon be joined by midfielder Will Glover. But Albrecht has also taken matters into his own hands, working with a personal trainer to improve his strength and speed. He hopes those gains will help him earn a spot on the Toronto roster. If not, he'll be welcomed back home with the Jr. B Oakville Buzz, where general manager Ken Gillies said Albrecht would be a great addition. "He's a big, skilled player. He can play offence, he can play defence, which provides additional flexibility," Gillies said. "He's not a one-dimensional player by any stretch. And he's always been a team leader and he brings that presence." -- Herb Garbutt 31 · Friday, February 19, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Local residents named to national sailing team By Daniel Perry SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER www. com Two local residents have been named to the national sailing team for the upcoming season. The Canadian Yachting Association recently announced that David Mori, 18, and Tyler Meyrick, 17, will be part of the national squad in 2010. "People don't realize how much work and dedication I put into training for this sport," said Mori, a Oakville Trafalgar grad who has already represented Canada's sailing team once. "I have recently switched from a laser sailboat to a double-handed 49er. My new boat allows me to go a lot faster and it is a lot more enjoyable for me too." Mori was also named the Ontario Sailing Association's sailor of the year and was recognized as one of the country's best racing sailors under the age of 19. He learned to sail with Oakville's Yacht Squadron and competes with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's high-performance team. "I plan to keep training and improving my skills as much as I can," said Mori. "I plan to qualify and compete for Canada in the 2012 Olympics." Other Oakville residents that continue to make names for themselves in the sailing community are Lee Parkhill and Joanne Prokop. Parkhill was named sailor of the year based on his outstanding results on the world sailing scene. 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