Sam Kelleher

Long Stick Midfielder/Defenseman

2028 Class

5'11" Height

Left Hand

180 Weight

Malvern Prep School

2Way Club

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About Sam

Sam Kelleher is a 5'11" Long Stick Midfielder/Defenseman in the 2028 class. Kelleher attends Malvern Prep in Pennsylvania and plays club lacrosse for 2Way. Kelleher's Player Profile was created on June 30, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Lacrosse to see what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

CJ Mezzatesta

Prep Lacrosse Scout

Sam Kelleher is a 6’0” LSM from Malvern Prep and the definition of a coach’s dream at the position. He is a ground-ball machine on the wings and between the lines, consistently winning 50/50 battles with toughness, timing, and competitiveness. Defensively, Kelleher can match up with top midfielders in the class thanks to his disciplined technique, strong footwork, and ability to throw crafty, effective checks that disrupt possessions. In transition, he elevates the game even further, becoming a true scoring and playmaking threat whenever the ball is in his stick. If he isn’t finishing himself, he’s creating high-quality opportunities for teammates and pushing the pace with confidence. Recently selected to represent Team USA, Kelleher is poised to be a major impact player for Malvern Prep this spring.

6 months ago

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Michael Campanile

Prep Lacrosse Scout

Kelleher brings an ideal mix of size, athleticism, and IQ, making him a standout among the 2028s at The Preview. He proved he can play both ends of the field, showing legitimate offensive upside from the LSM position. Against Duke’s Elite, Kelleher set the tone early, scoring the first goal of the game in transition off an assist from fellow pole Will Motland. Throughout the event, he handled the ball with poise and showed he can push transition confidently, serving as both a scoring and distributing threat. Defensively, Kelleher’s IQ and timing stood out. In the first quarter against Duke’s Elite, he slid hard to the ball, attacked the hands to create a turnover, and pushed transition before wisely pulling it out when the numbers weren’t there. With his combination of length, athleticism, and smart decision-making, Kelleher looks like one of the 2028s to watch as recruiting opens next September.

8 months ago