ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 25, 2012 -- David Lisi '04 recently signed a professional lacrosse playing contract with the Kentucky Stickhorses of the North American Lacrosse League. The Stickhorses are based out of Louisville, Ky. and just entered their first year as a professional team.

Lisi earned his Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice at Wheeling Jesuit and played on the Cardinal varsity lacrosse team.

"My true passion is teaching the game the right way," said Lisi. "This is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and sometimes the integrity of the game can get lost. I want to preserve that integrity. I've learned a lot about myself and about the sport from playing box lacrosse with Native Americans. I've also achieved a lifelong dream of playing with outstanding teammates and for a great organization. My goal is to help yong players reach their full potential and get as much out of lacrosse as I have. Playing professionally will help give me a platform."

31-year-old Lisi has been playing lacrosse for more than 21 years, both nationally and internationally. His full-time job is with the Northern Edge Lacrosse organization, which centers around skill development camps, leagues, tournaments and teams in the Midwest for K-12 grades.

Photo credit: Donna Johnson, Kentucky Stickhorses.