Joel was a long stick midfielder at Syracuse, he was a 2-time national champion, 2-time team captain, 2-time First Team All-American, and the first defensive specialist to be named NCAA most outstanding midfielder in 2010. Joel finished his Syracuse career as the all-time leader in ground balls, points by a defensive player, and goals by a defensive player.
He was drafted 2nd overall in the 2011 MLL draft by the Rochester Rattlers and the 10th overall draft pick in the NLL. He was a 5-time all-star and 2-time defensive player of the year and finished his career with the PLL Chrome. He was a 2-time NLL champion as well while playing for Rochester Knighthawks, New England Black Wolves and Georgia Swarm in the NLL.
While representing Team USA White was a 2018 gold medalist, 2008 U19 gold medalist, and 2-time bronze medal winner while representing Team USA indoor team.
Joel is excited to build Nashville Elite and develop the players in Nashville.
