WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Here We Go Again

Samantha Pawlovich, Club Council Rep

With this new year comes a new season and a new team. New members are just starting out with the team and old members are returning from break. Getting used to new faces, different ways of playing the game, and trying to figure out what exactly is going to lead this team to becoming great.

As the first couple of practices started up, we began with the normal introductions: name, year, position. This helps each person feel as if they are not left out on the field. Because in lacrosse communication is necessary for success, and one way to do that is by knowing your teammates names. Trying to throw the ball across the field is not going to work if the girl receiving it does not know it is being passed to her. So, we start off with names. Implementing them into each drill that follows the introductions. The flow of these first couple of practices is important. It demonstrates what the rest of the season is going to look like and can determine whether or not the team will work well and flow together. That’s why I like to always start each season and practice with high energy and encouragement. Letting each player know when they had a good shot, a great pass, or even a nice try. It keeps the morale high and the energy as well because it makes people want to do better.

Women’s Lacrosse

To become better and know that someone on your team has your back and notices that good things are happening on the field. It also starts the communication going and allows the players to understand the flow that is needed for good shots on goal along with other well played moments on the field.

I am excited to see how this new season and new year are going to play out. I am excited to get to know each new face and see the growth that comes with playing together. Coming up with new ways to teach plays and meet each player where they are. Trying to encourage each one to move beyond what they think the boundaries are for them.

photo credits: Pawlovich, Samantha