HIGH SCHOOL
- Five-star prospect, according Inside Lacrosse and National Lacrosse Federation
- Inside Lacrosse’s No. 19 overall prospect and No. 9 attackman
- 2026 New Balance and Nike All-American (2026)
- Two-time Newsday All-Long Island Team (2025-26)
- Four-year varsity player at Chaminade High School
- Finished his Chaminade career with 173 points (78g, 95a)
- Led Chaminade in points in back-to-back seasons (2025-26)
- Named Offensive MVP as a senior in 2026
- Also served as team co-captain (2026)
- Played club for Long Island Express for 10 years
PERSONAL
- USA Lacrosse All-Academic All-American
- Son of Jennifer and Charles Balsamo
- Older brother, Charles, who played lacrosse for two seasons at UVA from 2025–26
- Father, Charles, played soccer at Columbia University (1992-96)
- Earned Honor Roll recognition all four years of high school
- National Honor Society (2025-26)
- Intends to major in economics at UVA
WHY I CHOSE UVA
“The all-around balance of academics and athletics at a historic university.”