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Q & A with Interns

This week instead of talking about myself I sat down with fellow BRIDGE intern Lizbeth and got to know more about her experiences and future plans with lacrosse.

DREW | What was your first experience with lacrosse?

LIZBETH | My first experience with lacrosse was when my sister began playing in high school and I would pick up a stick and try to play with her at home.

DREW | When did you start playing for a team and which team was it?

LIZBETH | The first team I played with was Rangel middle school when I was in the seventh grade.

DREW | What was your most memorable game and why?

LIZBETH | My most memorable game is the first game I ever played. I was terrified and worried that losing the game would be my fault because I was playing goalie. I loved that game because I had a lot of support from coaches and some of the high school players. I will never forget my first game.

DREW | How has BRIDGE Lacrosse helped you become a better lacrosse player?

LIZBETH | Bridge shows me the importance of growing as a person as well as a player. The coaches are really helpful and the camps I have been able to attend because of BRIDGE are a great help and so much fun.

DREW | What is your favorite college team to watch?

LIZBETH | I don’t really have a favorite college team to watch; whatever game is on TV I will watch.

DREW | Do you plan on continuing to play lacrosse through out your life or will you stop after high school?

LIZBETH | Yes, I would love to continue to play after high school and I want to keep helping lacrosse expand into several different communities. I would love to coach sometime or anything to help new kids become better. 

Now Lizbeth interviewed Drew for a change.

LIZBETH | If you could play any other position on the field, what would it be and why?

DREW | Though out the years I have constantly been switching from defense to LSM to short stick middie and then back to close defense. Usually all these position changes happen through out the year varying game to game so I get plenty of play time where I want. I would never want to play goalie because 80+ mph shots coming towards me is not my idea of fun.

LIZBETH | Describe an embarrassing/bad moment you have had in a game?

DREW | The most embarrassing moment I have ever had in a game was when I was on a fast break and had already beat the first two defenders so it was just me, my attack and the goalie. A goal was nearly guaranteed at this point was it not for both my shoes coming of withing about 10 yards of each other. the ref blew the whistle and I got a "playing without equipment" call. Now before some games my teammates or my dad will joke with me and make sure my shoes are tied.

LIZBETH | If you were not playing lacrosse, what sport would you be playing?

DREW | I have played basketball most of my life up until sophomore year when I went full time with lacrosse, so if I had to give up lax I would probably go back to basketball.

LIZBETH | If you could change or add anything new to lacrosse what would it be?

DREW | I would change all the recent rules that where added regarding the stringing of sticks. The U shooting string was made illegal last year and now shooting strings can not be lower than 4 inches from the top of the head of the stick. This causes a loss of hold in the stick making fakes and certain tricks harder or impossible. Nothing was gained by these changes and the only thing happened was a loss of creativity and fun that is a massive part of the game of lacrosse.

LIZBETH | What athlete do you wish you could trade places with?

DREW | He is not a lacrosse player but as a former swimmer I would with out a second thought trade places with Michael Phelps

LIZBETH | What is your favorite part about being an intern at BRIDGE?

I've been friends with David Higbee (director of BRIDGE) as well as many of the volunteers for a very long time. This allows my job to be extremely fun 100% of the time.

 

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Voice of Hope Lacrosse Camp

This week I had the opportunity to work with boys and girls from Voice of Hope. Seeing the way the kids picked up the game so fast and how much they enjoyed us being there to teach them a new sport that they usually would not be able to see, is always fun to see. Being around kids who are picking up a lacrosse stick for the very first time and are trying to learn the sport is a nice reward for the volunteers. We were able to hand out a couple of sticks to the boys and girls at the camp. Hopefully having a stick at home will help them become encouraged to play more and also help spread lacrosse to their friends and family. I love volunteering at camps like this because for one week I am a part of bringing kids something new and fun that they will not forget. Having camps like this can really impact the lives of some kids, which would be my favorite part about volunteering at camps. I enjoyed this week and hope to do it again soon.

- Lizbeth | Summer Intern

 

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Circle of Support Girls Recap

This week I was able to be a part in sharing lacrosse to over 50 girls at the Circle of Support camp. I had the task of running the camp and thanks to several volunteers I was able to do that successfully. The camp was a little challenging because plans can always change. Certain factors like the number of volunteers or number of girls we had each day always changed so having several back up plans was important. It was key that I was prepared to handle any situation that could happen and be prepared to prevent any situation. I learned that it is not easy running a camp because there are several factors that must be taken into consideration before and throughout the camp. It may have taken some work to plan the week but it was worth it once I saw all of the girls who enjoyed playing lacrosse and found an interest in the game.

Throughout the week, I saw more girls become interested in the game and wanted to do more. There is only a certain amount of lacrosse you can learn in one week but I was glad to see many of the girls catch on quick. At the beginning of the week, camp was mainly focused on the basics of lacrosse and the last day the girls were able to play a mini-scrimmage. It was great seeing how much the girls were able to learn in only four days. I hope this week impacted several girls and showed them a new sport that can have a great change in their lives.

- Lizbeth Alvarez | BRIDGE Summer Intern

 

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Circle of Support Recap

The first three weeks of my internship have flown by so quickly. Whether helping David with the up coming or current camps like Circle of Support, or learning about my focus(marketing) and studying how we can get the BRIDGE program to more schools and communities. The ongoing Boys Circle of Support camp is going strongly with 12 high school volunteers bringing the game of lacrosse to over 50 kids every day this week. Each coach has brought valuable experience and encouragement to the kids who begin to love the game within minutes of picking up a stick for the fist time. It’s so exciting to see these camps start up and this is only the beginning!

- Drew Carey | Summer Intern 2013

 

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Lizbeth – Summer Intern

We are thrilled to have Lizbeth joining BRIDGE this summer. She has been a fantastic player and teammate for our Irma Rangel Lady Panthers. We fully expect to see the same work ethic and motivation to succeed off the field as well. Her internship will focus around researching and building various policies and procedures for a safe environment at BRIDGE. In addition, she will be an integral in creating healthy lifestyle reinforcement guides and tips for every one of our student-athletes. Here are some words from Lizbeth, about her experiences and what she is looking forward to from an internship.

“Working at BRIDGE is a great opportunity to be able to give back to an organization that first introduced me to lacrosse. I have been playing with BRIDGE for soon to be five years and began volunteering with BRIDGE at local camps two years ago. I realized how amazing it is that kids can get excited about a sport they have never seen and are willing to learn it. Expanding lacrosse is a great thing and something that I want to be a part of. David puts in a lot of work in expanding the organization and I am very glad I get to help him with that. I am looking forward to spending the summer working at BRIDGE and helping introduce a great sport to kids. It should be a fun and rewarding experience.”

- Lizbeth Alvarez | Summer Intern 2013

 

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Summer Partners Announced

BRIDGE Lacrosse is proud to announce our summer community partners. It has been a privilege and honor to work with some great community organizations, all doing fantastic work with kids in urban communities. For summer 2013, we are thrilled to be returning to South Dallas with Circle of Support. In neighboring West Dallas, we are looking forward to a great new relationship with Voice of Hope. Both organizations are well structured and offer incredible programming. Our summer program focus has always been on outreach, and working alongside these two will allow BRIDGE to enrich their existing summer curriculum.

Our partnership with Circle of Support is headed into its fifth year and we are thankful for their Executive Director, Bernadette Nutall, and her enthusiasm. Circle of Support’s mission is to provide young girls and boys access to resources that will help them develop into productive, responsible and successful adults. With our new West Dallas partner, Voice of Hope, we are excited to work with new people and new student-athletes. Voice of Hope believes in changing lives one child at a time. Their mission is to provide children living in the neighborhoods of West Dallas with strong character models, education support, life skills, and family support services needed to become productive Christian citizens.

 

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Intern Day One

BRIDGE Lacrosse would like to welcome our very first summer intern. Managing the many moving parts of BRIDGE can be very daunting and having an extra set of eyes and hands to help, is always appreciated. We welcome Drew Carey, a student and lacrosse player at Parish Episcopal. Drew has been a great volunteer and leader for BRIDGE for the past two years. We welcome his experience and passion for our own student-athletes for this summer.

"The opportunity to come to work for BRIDGE Lacrosse is a great change that allows me to take my love as a volunteer to the next level. I started playing lacrosse in second grade and I now have the chance to take my love of the sport and spread it to kids who wouldn’t get the opportunity normally. David Higbee, one of my original coaches and now my boss, is giving me a platform on which to advance my out reach from not just a player Parish Episcopal school, but a teacher, coach, and mentor for the kids we will work with and inspire over the summer. I can’t wait for our first camps to begin and to see the impact we make as we introduce what believe to be the worlds greatest sport to the kids we will meet."

- Drew Carey | Summer Intern 2013

 

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