What interested you in playing lacrosse, specifically through Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL) in Framingham?
I started playing lacrosse because of my father. He played his whole life and was instrumental in starting the Framingham Youth Lacrosse program. MBYLL because it is a competitive league.
Any favorite memories or moments from learning/playing the sport?
It would have to be watching [my teammates] that I grew up with learning how to pass and catch be successful at other powerful programs [around the country]
Who made the biggest influence on you/helped you become the player you are currently with the Golden Flyers?
The two biggest influences that helped me become the player I am today are my two coaches from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. They are my father and Ken Cotton.
Did you always play attack when you were growing up or another position? What do you enjoy most about playing attack?
I played a little bit of everything when I was younger, but I quickly fell in love with scoring goals and that is why I have loved playing attack.
What interested you in playing lacrosse in college? What made Nazareth the perfect fit for you?
I have been going to watch the NCAA Final Four Division I lacrosse games over the past few years and have always dreamed of playing college lacrosse. Nazareth was the perfect fit for me because of the program’s history and success, but also the competition, too.
Are you the first in your family to play lacrosse at the collegiate level? If not, who else in your family played lacrosse in college and where?
I am not. My father played lacrosse at SUNY Geneseo.
What has been one or two favorite moments from being a member of the Golden Flyers program?
It would be winning the 2017 Empire 8 Championship in overtime against Stevens, while also defeating Ithaca College that same year in the conference’s semifinals.
What is your major and why did you choose it? Do you have any post-graduation plans?
My major is International Business. I chose it because I have a passion for traveling. I knew it would give me a good opportunity to work with a global corporation after graduation.
Do you plan to remain involved with the sport after graduation this spring?
Definitely. I hope to play lacrosse as long as possible, but I also plan on helping out the various youth programs when I can.
A few fun questions, beginning with your all-time favorite sports movie: what is it and why?
Miracle because I also played hockey growing up so this movie fires me up.
Three songs you listen to on a game day …?
“Do Not Disturb” by Drake
“Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
“Many Men” by 50 Cent
What is your pregame tradition and how did it start?
Bacon Egg Cheese from The Village Bakery, while re-taping my stick and listening to music.
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