The Next Star Stag: John Okupski

John Okupski is a 2023 recruit who plays Midfield for The Lawrenceville School. Okupski is ranked among one of the top recruits in the nation and is ranked among one of the top Midfielders in the nation as well. In addition, Okupski is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of New Jersey and is listed among one of the top Midfielders in the state of New Jersey. John Okupski is committed to play at Fairfield next fall.

Who are some role models in your life?

My main role models are my brother who is also a lacrosse player at Fairfield, my dad who pushes me to be the best player I can be, and also all of my teammates who work with me each day and show me what a good teammate looks like.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I typically listen to a variety of artists for pregame, and I also enjoy some SoundCloud remixes.

What are the strengths of your game?

I feel the strengths of my game are my athleticism and ability to shoot the ball.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was scoring my first goal under the lights against Lasalle during my first high school season.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I have played with was last year on our Lawrenceville Lacrosse team, this guy was not only an excellent player but also a great leader and friend.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

For any aspiring D1 athlete, the best advice I could give is to work as hard as possible in the classroom. College coaches won’t even consider you unless your grades are solid and you show investment to academics.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Iceland. I’ve heard it’s a beautiful place and I would love to experience it.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I would say I fell in love with lacrosse when I was about 8 as my brother and I would constantly play around in the backyard.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet one sports hero, I would meet Michael Jordan because of his insane work ethic and vast accomplishments.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

As a fan, my favorite sports moment was watching Notre Dame come back from a large deficit to beat Denver in the Lacrosse National Semifinal.