Ella is a tall, athletic midfielder who uses her 6’1” height to her advantage on cuts, draws, and drives. She reads the defense effectively and communicates consistently on both ends of the field, particularly on the draw circle. Her self-awareness and height make her a strong presence in transition and in re-defend.

After speaking with Ella, it is clear she is a dedicated athlete and supportive teammate. She shared that her passion for lacrosse was inspired by her father and grandfather, both of whom played at Johns Hopkins University. She credits both her height and competitive mindset as factors that push her to continually improve. As a draw specialist who embraces playing on both sides of the field, Ella brings versatility, athleticism, and a team-first mentality that make her a valuable contributor.

Ella Berzins impacted the game in several different areas, beginning with her work in the draw circle. She consistently read draws well, showed strong self-draw ability, and used her size to create advantages. Beyond the draw, Berzins remained effective in transition, handled pressure confidently, and contributed as both a defender and offensive threat. Her versatility and lacrosse IQ made her one of the more intriguing midfield prospects at the event.

Berzins is a midfielder who plays high school ball in Florida, and flies on a plane to play club ball for Coppermine in Maryland. She was one of the best players at this Lacrosse Masters event. She is a dominant draw taker and can easily win the ball to herself. Berzins can rip shots from the outside. She can also finish inside and has a quick release on her shot. Berzins is a strong and tough player. She works great off-ball. Her face dodge is lethal, which allows her to get by her defender. Berzins’ change of speed running the floor mixed with her 6’1” frame makes her extremely dangerous.