Five Prospects College Coaches Should Scout This Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of five talented prospects college coaches should take the time to scout during the 2026 high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174270"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":174278,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69938c5555135"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Belmonte is an agile, lefty prospect from Canada with significant box lacrosse experience. In short, Belmonte can put the ball in the back of the net. His quick burst, change of direction moves and elusive stick maneuvers allow Belmonte to charge through entire defenses for scoring opportunities in close. On the move, Belmonte can ping corners, score off-hip or fire bouncers past opposing goalies. Belmonte is a legitimate perimeter threat too, as he can score via powerful overhands or sidearm rips from deep. This explosive offensive prospect can also carry the ball the behind the net and create scoring opportunities from X. Because of Belmonte's scoring prowess, his passing skills are often overlooked. But Belmonte's stick skills and ability to move a defense with his eyes / head make him a creative passer too. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174271"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":174280,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69938c55551f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a freshman,Dama was a versatile starterfor the Waunakee squad that captured the 2025 Wisconsin state title. This extraordinarily athletic (plays three sports) and highly skilled prospect can operate at attack as well as midfield. At attack, Dama is an elite finisher from the low lefty spot. Dama's deep bag of sticks fakes, ability to absorb contact and nifty finishing moves make him make him impossible to stop in close. His timely sweeps and cuts frequently produce clean catch and dunk opportunities. Dama's quick release and precise aim makes him a lethal shooter from GLE. This shifty 2028 can also operate from X. As a midfielder, Dama thrives when he initiates from the wing, sweeps over the top of the opposing defense, and then cranks on the run. He also has demonstrated that he can work effectively in two-man game action. Dama owns impressive foot speed, so he can push the transition game too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174272"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":174282,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69938c5555286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During his freshman campaign, Gagliardi was a first line midfielder for a Jesuit Dallas team that won the Texas Class B state championship. This scary part is Gagliardi is just scratching the surface of his potential. At 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, Gagliardi is an imposing midfielder with impressive speed as well as filthy stick skills. Gagliardi excels in transition as well as coming out the box, where that trifecta of assets enables him to run past, around, or over opposing defenders in order to create a transition opportunity for his team. In 6v6 action, this athletic prospect can get downhill from up top, separate from his initial defender, and then shoot or distribute on the run. Gagliardi is a legitimate step-down shooting threat too. He also does a fantastic job of cutting from the up top or the wing into open space for a catch and fire chances. Plus, Gagliardi's high IQ and unselfish style means he is always willing to make the extra pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174273"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":174283,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69938c5555319"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McMullin is a Swiss Army knife offensive prospect who can generate scoring opportunities for himself or teammates at attack as well as midfield. This athletic lefty owns a quick first step, as well as fantastic separation speed and filthy stick skills. Thus, McMullin thrives in transition as both a shooter and distributer. In settled action McMullin can initiate from anywhere on the field and cause havoc with his ability to blow past the initial defender and then get into the heart of the opposing defense. He is especially adept at dipping underneath defenders for runs to the cage. McMullin's high IQ keeps him from holding the ball too long &nbsp;&nbsp;or taking ill-advised shots. His ability to recognize double teams and then move the ball to the open teammate is impressive. McMullin has mastered the art of off-ball movement too. His timely sweeps, cuts and drifts lead to scoring opportunities around the crease. From there his crafty finishing skills put the ball in the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174274"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":174288,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69938c5555395"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first item that pops about Stahl is his non-stop motor. Whether he is operating as a ball carrier or off-ball or applying pressure on the ride, Stahl's continuous movement with a purpose is impressive. When Stahl has the rock, that motor combined with his quick cuts and speed make him impossible to defend 1v1. Stahl is a patient ball carrier who will not hesitate to re-dodge until an opening he likes presents itself. Once he finds a crease in the opposing defense, Stahl's explosive burst will get him to the front of the cage for a finish in close. When he initiates from X, Stahl can cook his defender, push up the hash, then turn and fire a jump shot. Additionally, Stahl can push from behind the net, draw the slide and then feed an open teammate. Stahl's rapid release and ability to change levels makes him a lethal wing shooter. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->