Lehigh Athletics
Men's Lacrosse Roster
Tom Farrell
| Number: | 39 |
| Position: | M |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 215 |
| Class Year: | Fr. |
| Major: | Arts and Sciences |
| Hometown: | Manhattan Beach, Calif. |
| Previous School: | Mira Costa High School |
WHY LEHIGH? "Lehigh was a great fit for me. It offers outstanding academics and it has a competitive Division I lacrosse team. I liked the coaching staff and I felt an instant bond with the team. I was looking forward to returning to the East Coast."
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Did not see any action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a standout career capped by twice being chosen high school All-American, in 2010 and ’11, and being chosen to participate in the 2011 All-American Game and Champion All-American Showcase … Owns the school record for most assists in a game (8) and career (116) and is second all-time in points (223) … Helped lead Mira Costa High School to two Bay League Championships, two LA County Championships and two second-place finishes in the CIF Southern Section … Team points and assists leader in 2011 while also garnering Team MVP and Bay League MVP laurels (for two straight seasons) … Team points leader in both 2009 and ’10 as well while earning First Team All-Bay League recognition as a sophomore … Four-year member of the basketball team, earning two varsity letters… Four-year Scholar-Athlete in both lacrosse and basketball.
PERSONAL: Son of Luke and Linda … Brother of Sean.
GETTING TO KNOW TOM
Why did you choose Lehigh? Because of the great academic institution that it is, and the chance to play DI lacrosse.
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The lax bros
Major & Why: Journalism with a minor in Communications… no math involved!
Favorite Class at Lehigh: English
Favorite Place on Campus: The locker room
Favorite Food: A good burger
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Safe House
Favorite TV Show: Psych
Favorite Website: westsidelax.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith
Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Mike Vick
Hobbies: Beach Volleyball, Working Out, Snowboarding and Reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Men’s Health
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Teleportation
Dream Job: On-Air Color Commentator or Analyst with ESPN
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: That’s just the number I got
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the World