Flaherty is an athletic, two-way midfielder who flashed this summer at NHSLS as well as several club circuit events. Defensively, Flaherty’s swift lateral movements and active stick make him a menacing on-ball presence. Flaherty also will not hesitate to use a forceful crowbar to cause a turnover. Once the ball hits the turf, Flaherty’s quick reflexes and tenacity enable him to secure the ground ball in traffic and then sprint to open space. Flaherty’s speed and stick maneuvers allow him to turn up field and then push a transition opportunity. Once he below the restraining line, Flaherty is a threat to score or drop a dime on a teammate. In 6v6 action, one item that really pops about Flaherty is his ability to initiate from the wing, cut back and then dip underneath his defender for a charge to the cage.