Tiffany Announces Additions of Three Transfers to 2024-25 Roster
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia men’s lacrosse head coach Lars Tiffany announced the addition of three transfers to the Cavaliers’ 2024-25 roster Thursday (July 18). Charles Balsamo (Duke), Andrew Greenspan (Notre Dame) and Johnny Hackett (Bryant) will begin training with the Cavaliers this fall.
Balsamo spent the past two seasons at Duke, where he competed as a midfielder in 38 games, including 21 starts. Over his two-year career with the Blue Devils, Balsamo recorded 27 goals, 20 assists and 16 multi-point efforts. In 2023, Balsamo finished the season with 31 points, which is good for second all-time in Duke freshman history. At Championship Weekend in 2023, Balsamo scored a pair of goals in the Blue Devils’ overtime win over Penn State in the semifinals and one goal in the national championship game against Notre Dame. In the classroom, he is a two-time All-ACC Academic Team selection. A native of Manhasset, New York, Balsamo attended Chaminade High School and competed on the club circuit for the Long Island Express with fellow UVA midfielder Joey Terenzi.
Lars Tiffany on Balsamo…
“Big moment ballplayer! We have received a tremendous gift with Charles coming to Charlottesville. First-hand, we have witnessed the impact Charles can make on a game with his fearless dodging and shooting skills. We are thrilled to have Charles and his family with us.”
Greenspan, a faceoff specialist, was a member of Notre Dame’s national championship team as a true freshman in 2024. In seven appearances, Greenspan finished 17-for-30 at the faceoff X. In the ACC Tournament semifinal against Virginia, Greenspan finished 6-for-8 and tallied five ground balls. A native of Scarsdale, New York, Greenspan graduated from Brunswick School, where he was the nation’s No. 35 overall prospect according to Inside Lacrosse. In addition to being named a Nike and New Balance High School All-American, Greenspan made the U.S. National Team’s U18 roster. He was also high school teammates with current UVA midfielder Will Erdmann. The duo led Brunswick to a prep national championship in 2022.
Lars Tiffany on Greenspan…
“Possession specialist! Andrew is an exceptional faceoff player who can also contribute to our team’s offensive transition. He will be a critical member of our program right away, and we are fortunate to have a future that includes three years with Andrew at UVA.”
Hackett played the previous two years at Bryant as a midfielder, where he was a two-time First Team All-America East selection. He started in 29 of his 31 total appearances and combined for 64 goals and 37 assists. Last year, he logged three hat tricks and seven multi-goal games, including when he posted three goals and three assists at No. 17 Harvard. Hackett was stellar his freshman year, winning America East Rookie-of-the-Year honors after finishing the season with 54 points (41g, 13a), the most by a freshman in Bryant’s Division I history. His 41 goals were also the good for third most nationally among all DI freshmen. He is a native of Winnetka, Illinois, where he attended New Trier High School.
Lars Tiffany on Hackett…
“Electrifying! One of the most explosive dodgers in the nation the past two years, Johnny has developed both his vision and shooting to make him an elite offensive weapon. He arrives in Charlottesville with the mindset and tools to be impactful immediately in the ACC.”