Long Branch Athlete of the Week: Tommy McGlennon

Tommy McGlennon of Long Branch High School is Long Branch-Eatontown Patch's Athlete of the Week.

McGlennon is headed to Marywood University for soccer this fall and will compete for an open position at goalkeeper. McGlennon was the Green Wave's starting goalie for the last four years and was a 4-year starter on the school's varsity baseball team.

Each week we ask our athlete of the week three questions and print their answers verbatim.

Why did you choose the college you did?

I was recruited for both soccer and baseball DI and DIII. The DI coaches were up front about playing time for freshmen and red shirting. It became more important to get a chance to play then go DI, so I focused on the DIII schools. Emerson College, Waynesberg University, Maryood University for soccer, Suffolk University, Montclair State, Emerson College for baseball.

After all the visits, soccer Coach Driscoll at Marywood offered me an even chance to win the starting goalkeeper job in 2013. Coach Davis from Marywood's baseball program has expressed interest in me playing baseball also.

What has been your best sports experience at Long Branch High School so far?

Soccer, LBHS Varsity soccer 2012, reaching the CJ State Group II Finals. Baseball, Langan Baseball U18 showcase team 2012, pitching at Diamond Nation with college scouts there to watch me.

What do you plan on studying in college?

I will be majoring in Digital Media TV/Film Production.