Mark Staines Class: Sophomore Hometown: Gambrills, Md. High School: The Severn School Height / Weight: 6-4 / 205 Position: Defenseman Birthdate: 10/18/1989 Experience: One-Year Letterman Major: Undeclared

Coach Joe Breschi on Mark Staines
•Tremendous athlete
•Will play all over the field for us this year
•Speed, stickwork and athleticism are his strengths

Prep: Was ranked as the No. 14 recruit in the country in the senior class of 2008 by Inside Lacrosse magazine...graduated from The Severn School in Severna Park, Md. on June 7, 2008...was a four-year letterman in lacrosse from 2005-08 laying defense, midfield and long-stick midfield...lettered on the football team four years from 2004-07 as a tight end, linebacker, punter/kicker and wide out...helped lead the 2005 Severn team to the MIAA lacrosse semifinals...an Under Armour All-America selection...won Ted White best defenseman award in 2007...a lacrosse Top 205 all-star...MVP of the 2008 varsity lacrosse team...VFW speech contest winner.

Personal: Mark Andrew Staines is the son of Ron and Lauren Staines...he was born October 18, 1989 in Annapolis, Md. ...has three brothers who all played lacrosse at UNC...Ronnie, 26, played from 2001-04...Billy, 25, played from 2003-06...Ben, 23, played from 2004-07.

Staines' Mark
Academic Major at Carolina: Undeclared
Career Plans: Undecided
Hobbies: Hunting, Guitar, Boating
Athlete I Most Admire: Ray Lewis
Biggest Sports Thrill: The St. Mary's lacrosse game Senior year
Person Who Has Had The Greatest Influence On Your Athletic Career: My Father
Favorite Books: Harry Potter Series
Favorite Magazine: Sports Illustrated
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
Favorite TV Show: Band of Brothers
Favorite Website To Visit: Get Connected