Being a coach for BRIDGE is a special opportunity to connect and be a part of the lives of some very amazing kids. We wanted to know more about each of our coaches and what motivates them to coach and be a part of BRIDGE. Our intern, Lizbeth, did a quick Q&A with one of our coaches.
What made you want to coach for Irma?
- “The fact that I played for Irma, and after everything BRIDGE does for the players I wanted to give back to them as well.”
Describe the experience you had with coaching this season.
- “It was pretty fun coaching the girls. I noticed how most of them showed interested in learning what was being taught.”
How did your experience of playing high school lacrosse help you in coaching?
- “I know the rules and I know what makes a good lacrosse player. I know that you have to be conditioned and you have to be well rounded. I was able to know the mindset of a lacrosse player which helps well on the field.”
What was your favorite part about coaching?
- “My favorite part about coaching lacrosse is knowing that I’m expanding the knowledge of lacrosse. I love how girls have never played before and I get to help them become the lacrosse player they want to be.”
Why lacrosse?
- “I wanted to do something different, something that was not common to people.”
What is one thing lacrosse really needs?
- “Lacrosse needs more publicity in the non-traditional lacrosse communities. For example, I live in Balch Springs and no one in the city or neighboring cities know what lacrosse is.”
Do you miss playing lacrosse?
- “Sometimes yes, when I see the girls play I want to get back on the field and play. It’s kind of sad that my university does not have a lacrosse team, which ties back to bringing the sport to non-traditional lacrosse communities.”
What is the most difficult part of coaching?
- “Keeping the girls with a positive attitude when they lose a game and making sure they support one other instead of putting each other down.”
What is your favorite drill to run?
- “The star drill. It is my favorite because the girls are able to pass and catch while running instead of standing in one spot. They are able to quickly look at where there pass is and continue on.”
What is your favorite position to play on the field and why?
- “Center, because for this position you need to be both a good defender and offensive player. You have to be able to think quickly and make smart decisions on the field and I enjoy having that challenge.”
What is your favorite position to play on the field and why?
- “Center, because for this position you need to be both a good defender and offensive player. You have to be able to think quickly and make smart decisions on the field and I enjoy having that challenge.”
