Greg Gurenlian

Greg Gurenlian, born on March 23, 1984, in Springfield, Pennsylvania, established himself as a prominent figure in professional lacrosse. He attended Springfield High School and later played college lacrosse at Penn State University, where he became a four-year letterman and co-captain in his senior year. At Penn State, Gurenlian set records for all-time faceoff wins and was second all-time in ground balls. His collegiate performance laid the groundwork for a distinguished professional career.

Gurenlian’s professional journey began in the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) in 2006 when he was drafted by the Rochester Rattlers. Over his 12-year MLL career, he played for several teams including the San Francisco Dragons, Toronto Nationals, Chicago Machine, and the New York Lizards. He achieved significant milestones, including setting MLL records in 2015 for most ground balls in a season, most faceoff wins in a season, and the highest faceoff percentage in a season. That same year, he earned the MLL MVP award and helped his team win the Steinfeld Trophy, the MLL Championship. He was a 6-time MLL All-Pro and a 5-time All-Star.

In 2018, Gurenlian joined the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) as a member of the Redwoods Lacrosse Club, further cementing his impact on the sport. He was a vocal leader on the team that reached the 2019 Championship Game. Internationally, he represented Team USA, earning a gold medal at the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship and holding the US record for faceoff percentage in a world game at 81%. Beyond playing, Gurenlian co-founded The Face-off Academy, an organization dedicated to training young lacrosse players in faceoff techniques, and hosts a YouTube channel, GregGurenlian. He retired from professional lacrosse in January 2020 after one season in the PLL.