Jack Simmons
Jack Simmons Pronunciation
TIFFANY ON SIMMONS
2022– “Taking his game to a new level this year… Emphatically proving he continues to grow as a more consistent player and shooter, and earning significant playing time… Few in the nation are as adept at making a defender miss and taking the middle of the field… Seeing the field and his teammates better and better.” 2021 – “Brings a cerebral approach … possesses a startling jolt to his game, both with his speed and shot … believes in his teammates and willing to support them in any way he is asked.” 2020 – “There is no denying the speed he possesses, making Jack an ideal initiator from up top in our offense. Jack is difficult to defend one-on-one, exemplified by his ability to sweep across the middle despite efforts to prevent such. Sean Kirwan utilized Jack in several playoff games in 2019 to do just this. We are eager to observe his growth and continued development this spring.” 2019 – “With a bolt of lightning burst characterizing both his foot speed and the heat he produces with his overhand shot, there is an opportunity for this first-year to create an impact in his first season.”
2022
- Appeared in all 16 games, including six starts, as a midfielder
- Scored nine goals and dished out three assists
- Registered his first career hat trick with four goals, including the game winner, at Towson (Feb. 19)
- Also finished with a career-best in points (4) against the Tigers
2021
- Appeared in 10 of UVA’s 18 games with one start
- Dished an assist in season-opening win over Towson
- Picked up ground balls in wins over Richmond and Utah
2020
- Appeared in three of UVA’s six games
- Saw time against Loyola, High Point and Air Force
2019
- Appeared in all 20 of UVA’s games
- Saw time on UVA’s second midfield
- Scored three goals and one assist
- Scored goals against Notre Dame, VMI and Marist
- Also dished an assist against the Keydets
- Picked up 11 ground balls and caused two turnovers
HIGH SCHOOL
- Listed as the No. 28 recruit in the country by Inside Lacrosse
- Listed as the No. 10 midfielder in the country by Inside Lacrosse
- Under Armour All-American
- Despite injury in 2018, scored 12 goals and dished nine assists
- Posted 38 goals and 10 assists in 2017
- Notched 14 goals and nine assists in 2016
- Two-time All-MIAA first-team honoree
- 2016 MIAA champion
- Team captain
- Also played football
- Dean’s List every semester of high school
PERSONAL
- Son of Kate and Tom Simmons
- Enjoys golfing, sailing and fishing
- Majoring in Commerce with a Minor in Entrepreneurship