Rick Giordano
Rick Giordano
About Rick
Expert Analysis
Niko Amato | Prep Lacrosse Scout
There are shooters, there are scorers, and then there is Rick Giordano! Even as an underclassman at Darien (CT), he displayed a natural feel for the game and a pure touch that immediately caught coaches’ eyes. By the time Rick arrived at Brunswick, that foundation had evolved into one of the most dangerous offensive profiles in the 2026 class. Giordano changes the geometry of a defense — forcing rotations, opening lanes, and commanding attention the second he touches the ball.
His production only tells part of the story. In 2024, Rick had a sensational sophomore season totaling 37 points (25G, 12A) as the Bruins went 17–1, their lone loss to Lawrenceville (NJ), the eventual national champion who avenged their only earlier defeat. He followed that with 37 goals and 15 assists (52 points) during a breakout junior year in 2025, helping Brunswick compile a 14–3 record against a schedule loaded with nationally ranked opponents.
Giordano warps coverage with elite time-and-room mechanics. He has smooth hands, a ferocious first step, and effortless power transfer that allows him to generate velocity from angles most high school midfielders can’t attempt. He’s dangerous with either hand, punishing defenders who misstep or take a bad angle. Rick can still find daylight when opponents execute perfectly. His split dodge up top consistently creates separation, and his downhill release is fast, heavy, and precise. The blend of burst, balance, and leverage makes him a nightmare matchup for shortsticks and long poles alike.
However, he’s far more than a finisher – Giordano plays with pace, purpose, high-end stick skills, and turns defensive transitions into instant offense. He beats pressure, swims through rides, and attacks north–south with intent. He can sling the skip pass, hit the simple touch, or draw a slide and distribute off contact. A legit sniper with creative instincts, he’s a playmaker ready to thrive in the ACC’s up-tempo, run-and-gun style.
Now signed to the University of North Carolina, Rick Giordano enters his senior season as one of the most complete midfielders in the country — a player who looks ready to turn up on Tobacco Road.
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