Q: Where did you commit and for what sport?
A: I am attending Illinois Wesleyan University as a finance major and I am committed to play lacrosse.
Q: How do you plan on managing your classes with college level athletics?
A: I certainly hope I will be able to balance both and I know that the school will have resources to help. I have always balanced my academics and sports and at this point I don’t know any other way.
Q: What led you to make this decision to play a sport in college?
A: Having trained as a face off specialist for years, lacrosse is a passion of mine. I am looking forward to joining a brotherhood of players who have the same work ethic … Playing lacrosse in college was the dream but I never assumed anything. The dream became a reality after receiving text and emails from coaches as the recruiting process started.
Q: Why did you choose this college?
A: While visiting schools that recruited me I always kept academics as a mutual priority. I really wanted that school that would match my ideal of playing highly competitive lacrosse along with having a great academic reputation. I found both at IWU … IWU is a great college for lacrosse and has an excellent history of winning the CCIW conference as they just did again this year. I am looking forward to watching the NCAA games that they will be competing in.
Q: What are you looking forward to about playing a sport in college next year?
A: I am very excited to play lacrosse at IWU and I look forward to working hard to provide a positive impact on the team … As a face off specialist I have very specific tracing that will hopefully translate well. I am looking forward to learning from the coaches and the team to mold into that fit.
Q: Who do you have to thank for helping you on this journey for your athletic career?
A: Coach Wildman has influenced my lacrosse career in many ways. He has been there for me at Prospect and Second City Lacrosse Club. He has helped me develop as a better all around player and has given me confidence as a fogo. We are very lucky at Prospect to have his skilled guidance to help build this team.
Q: What else helped you along your lacrosse journey?
A: Everything you can do outside of practice is what builds you as a player. Second City, X Academy and training have been vital to my evolution. I do everything I can to never say no to an opportunity to practice, train or play … I am grateful for all of my experiences which cultivated my advancement. I worked many jobs through high school to pay for my tournaments, showcases and training. I strongly believe in earning everything I achieve which has helped me reach my success.
Q: When you play lacrosse, what is your “message?”
A: When I play lacrosse I am very aggressive and my main simple message in my mind is to get the ball. I will do everything I can to make that happen for my team.
