Tommy McNeal

TIFFANY ON MCNEAL
2023 – “Tommy is making that robust leap forward from first to second year that every coach yearns to see in their athletes.  His stick handling has always been a strong suit of his, and it is only getting better.  Where Tommy is making the most significant difference is with his decision-making and comprehension of our slide packages.  He is now comfortable within our systems and beginning to become louder, an attribute that he will continue to improve upon.  Tommy is ready and poised to contribute this season as an LSM and on our Man Down.” 2022 – “Finding his way on the field as an LSM… After a slow start to the Fall semester, Tommy is digesting the terminology and playing up to the speed of the college game… Possesses crafty and smooth stickwork, with the rare ability to do such with both hands as a defenseman… Glides in the middle of the field… Compassionate, considerate man.”

2023

• Made his collegiate debut in UVA’s season opener against Michigan (Feb. 13)
• All-ACC Academic Team
• ACC Academic Honor Roll

2022

• Redshirted; did not appear in any of UVA’s 16 games

HIGH SCHOOL

• No. 40 overall prospect and No. 3 long stick midfielder in the nation, according to Inside Lacrosse
• No. 12 overall prospect, according to National Lacrosse Federation (NLF)
• Four-year varsity letter winner
• Named team captain senior year
• Junior and senior seasons canceled due to COVID-19
• All-Lakes Region selection in football

PERSONAL

• Son of Scott and Sara McNeal
• Has two sisters, Isabel and Charlotte (twin)
• Majoring in Kinesiology
• Enjoys longboarding, the beach and photography