College Coaches: 2028 Players Who Can Transform Your Program

These Class of 2028 standouts aren't just names to know—they check in at No. 6 through No. 10 in the National Rankings.    Beardsley is an extremely versatile offensive player who can dodge, work off-ball, or be a feeder. Coaches at the next level may view Beardsley as a low attacker, but she can play up top or even as an offensive midfielder who comes out of the box. She can get downhill easily and flat-out rip shots. Beardsley's stick skills are super impressive, and when she pairs that with her vision, she's one of the most dangerous offensive threats in her class. Her hands are so soft that the ball isn't even in her stick for a second before she's making her next pass. One of the best attributes about Beardsley is that she doesn't need the rock in her stick to damage a defense. Looking forward to the collegiate level, Beardsley needs to be paired with the right coaching staff that can continue to develop her as a player so she can reach her maximum potential.     Lots of college teams are going to want and recruit Bahl. She is a hard, strong, and fast dodger who breaks down her defender and explodes past them. Bahl has an extremely powerful shot and a nice step-down shot. At the college level, she can be a stretch shooter from the outside who reaps benefits in women-up opportunities. She is a great 1v1 dodger as well. If her team needs a goal at the end of the game, everyone can clear out, and Bahl can ISO her defender to get off a quality look. Her bag is so deep: she can dodge and score, dodge and draw a slide, work off-ball with cuts, feed the ball, shoot the ball on-the-run, shoot the ball with time and space, and finish inside. Bahl has a lot of upside for the college level.     Beckwith is a lefty attacker out of Syracuse, N.Y., who does it all. She is a great feeder and has tremendous vision. The Monster Elite product can rip the ball when she shoots. She has different release points on her shot: overhand, side-arm, and underhand. The attacker can play anywhere on offense. She can play behind, up top, and over on the wing. Beckwith times her off-ball cuts very well. When she dodges, she turns the corner quickly. She rides hard, too. Beckwith will fight to get the ball back for her team. Beckwith is super valuable and versatile to a college team because she is so dominant on the draw, too. Her self-draws stand out, very successful and super quick. She can be a QB of an offense at the next level.     Marquardt is ready for the college level. She loves to fight through contact on her dodges, loves the physicality, and can dodge through a double or triple team. The Upstate N.Y. product is fast, explosive, and strong. She gets downhill easily and will rip the ball. Marquardt has a nice on-the-run shot and can shoot the ball from distance. On the draw, she is very successful. In her freshman campaign at Skaneasteles (N.Y.), she finished with 227 draw controls. Looking forward to the collegiate level, she could be an offensive midfielder running out of the box. She could play attack or be that offensive midfielder. Marquardt can also play on the goalkeeper's right side. She has a lot of potential and upside.     Sherman is your fundamental attacker who has great stick skills, plays with both hands, and does everything right. She is a great feeder, has excellent vision, and sees plays develop. Sherman does a lot of damage from back at “X” or off to the goalies' right and left side on GLE. She is fast, gets after it on the ride, and will hunt players down with a trial check. Sherman is a great finisher and can beat defenders with her off-ball cuts.

These Class of 2028 standouts aren't just names to know—they check in at No. 6 through No. 10 in the National Rankings.