Robert Chastain, flanked by his parents, Jerry and Jen, and Coach Jon Reed (back, left) and principal Tim Hamer (back, right) at the signing ceremony at Bishop Ireton. The long stick middie will play for Division II powerhouse, Limestone College next season.
Senior Robert Chastain signed a national letter of intent to play Division II lacrosse for Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina during a ceremony on Tuesday afternoon. The Saints of the Deep South Conference are currently 14-0 among all NCAA Division II programs and are the 2000 and 2002 National Champions.
Chastain, the son of Colonel (Retired) and Mrs. Jerry Chastain, USA, of Alexandria, Virginia, was a three-year letterman for the Cardinals and an Honorable Mention All-WCAC selection in 2009 and 2010 as a defenseman. Robert captained the Bishop Ireton lacrosse team both his junior and senior years, as well as being selected the 2010 most valuable player in defense. He also played LSM/Defense for FuZe Blue Club Team in Loudoun County and was awarded MVP for Rising Juniors in 2009 as well as playing in Ft. Hunt Youth Lacrosse his middle school years. In addition to lacrosse, he was a two-year letterman in football and a four-year letterman in ice hockey, receiving the Alexandria Sportsman Club Athlete of the Month Award in February 2011. He also played goalie eight years for the Northern Virginia Ice Dogs.
At his letter signing ceremony, Robert thanked a number of people. “I’d like to thank my family, my teammates, my teachers, and all the current and former coaches for helping me to develop into the player and person I am today. I look forward to being a Limestone Saint.”
A 3.2 GPA student, Robert looks forward to majoring in Criminal Justice at Limestone College.
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