<b>Steve Giannone '05 on Role Models and All-American Academics & Athletics</b>
Alumnus Steve Giannone ‘05 returns to Millbrook School as a coach and mentor for summer lacrosse camp.
Since graduating in 2005, much has changed at Millbrook yet so much has remained the same. Upon his most recent return to campus, Steve Giannone immediately noticed the Math and Science Center and turf field, which were completed since his graduation. “Still,” Giannone reflects, “I get that nostalgic feeling on the quad.”
Back on campus for the first time since visiting former teammates during the 2008 commencement ceremony, Giannone took to the lacrosse field he once called home, only this time as a coach in the second session of the Trilogy lacrosse camp hosted at Millbrook School this summer.
Giannone earned All-America honors for his lacrosse prowess in three consecutive years at Millbrook, the first two years under the auspices of the late coach Mike Fuller. Giannone recalls, “I came to Millbrook because of Mr. Fuller… He was a positive male role model. He was changing lives.” Giannone concedes that he had strayed “a little off track” prior to arriving at Millbrook School. Off the field, Giannone affectionately refers to coach Fuller as a “gentle giant who listened to [students’] problems.”
After his prolific lacrosse career at Millbrook, Giannone went on to the University of Virginia where he appeared in three Final Fours and won a national championship in his four-year career there.
In his first year at UVA the Cavaliers were making a run at a national title in lacrosse. Giannone scored a goal in a pivotal semi-final game against school rival Syracuse University in front of approximately 60,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. UVA went on to become the 2006 national champion and Giannone finished that school year with a 3.6 grade point average.
When asked about his career at UVA, Giannone immediately points out that he was a three-time Academic All-American in college. “I would not have been at UVA if it were not for Millbrook, definitely not as successful,” he mentions. He credits Millbrook for helping him to focus on time management and keeping academics at the top of his priority list. Giannone recalls, “[The] study habits I learned at Millbrook helped me, because time management was important at UVA.”
Today, Giannone lives in Wyoming and continues his lacrosse career on the professional level with the Devner Outlaws whose games are played on Invesco Field at Mile High.
Giannone gives back to the community making appearances at middle schools in Denver as well as signing autographs after games and at special events. On his service Giannone says, “I like giving back to the community.”
What’s next for Steve Giannone? He says he is torn. While he is studying for the GRE, he has plans to attend Babson for graduate school. Giannone is also considering a career in real estate. In the meantime, he enjoys hiking, being a mountain bike guide and cross-country biking – up to 30 miles a day! Giannone will spend his winter in Jackson, “step back, take a breath and evaluate what I want for me.”
Over his three-year career at Millbrook, Giannone was selected to be captain of the soccer, hockey and lacrosse teams. He also learned to bring his competitive spirit and work ethic into the classroom, which paid significant dividends preparing him for college life in the classroom as well as on the athletic field and in his life after college.
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Back on campus for the first time since visiting former teammates during the 2008 commencement ceremony, Giannone took to the lacrosse field he once called home, only this time as a coach in the second session of the Trilogy lacrosse camp hosted at Millbrook School this summer.
Giannone earned All-America honors for his lacrosse prowess in three consecutive years at Millbrook, the first two years under the auspices of the late coach Mike Fuller. Giannone recalls, “I came to Millbrook because of Mr. Fuller… He was a positive male role model. He was changing lives.” Giannone concedes that he had strayed “a little off track” prior to arriving at Millbrook School. Off the field, Giannone affectionately refers to coach Fuller as a “gentle giant who listened to [students’] problems.”
After his prolific lacrosse career at Millbrook, Giannone went on to the University of Virginia where he appeared in three Final Fours and won a national championship in his four-year career there.
In his first year at UVA the Cavaliers were making a run at a national title in lacrosse. Giannone scored a goal in a pivotal semi-final game against school rival Syracuse University in front of approximately 60,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. UVA went on to become the 2006 national champion and Giannone finished that school year with a 3.6 grade point average.
When asked about his career at UVA, Giannone immediately points out that he was a three-time Academic All-American in college. “I would not have been at UVA if it were not for Millbrook, definitely not as successful,” he mentions. He credits Millbrook for helping him to focus on time management and keeping academics at the top of his priority list. Giannone recalls, “[The] study habits I learned at Millbrook helped me, because time management was important at UVA.”
Today, Giannone lives in Wyoming and continues his lacrosse career on the professional level with the Devner Outlaws whose games are played on Invesco Field at Mile High.
Giannone gives back to the community making appearances at middle schools in Denver as well as signing autographs after games and at special events. On his service Giannone says, “I like giving back to the community.”
What’s next for Steve Giannone? He says he is torn. While he is studying for the GRE, he has plans to attend Babson for graduate school. Giannone is also considering a career in real estate. In the meantime, he enjoys hiking, being a mountain bike guide and cross-country biking – up to 30 miles a day! Giannone will spend his winter in Jackson, “step back, take a breath and evaluate what I want for me.”
Over his three-year career at Millbrook, Giannone was selected to be captain of the soccer, hockey and lacrosse teams. He also learned to bring his competitive spirit and work ethic into the classroom, which paid significant dividends preparing him for college life in the classroom as well as on the athletic field and in his life after college.
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