Mercyhurst Men's Lacrosse Gets Prepared for the Spring Season

As the leaves and temperatures continue to fall, a sense of anticipation is developed among the lacrosse team. Fall ball is officially over, leaving us with a taste of the challenges and triumphs that await in the spring. Now, as we transition from the crisp air of fall practices to the indoor intensity of winter training and conditioning, the countdown to the spring season begins!

The conclusion of the fall ball brought a quick break, allowing us to catch our breath and reflect on all of the progress we have made and the mistakes we have made. This offseason is crucial, and it is time to develop our identity for the spring season. Training sessions are a beast of their own. Our weekly schedule for training and conditioning consists of team workouts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:00-6:00 PM, and then we have conditioning and "fundey's" on Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 PM. The frigid air in Erie pierces our lungs, adding an extra layer of challenge to the already demanding physical exertion. It is essential that, as a team, we keep pushing each other and focus on the importance of being in shape as the spring season is about to be upon us. 

This time of the year is significant for my teammates and me to show the importance of a "student" in student-athletes. We can excel in the classroom Through all the help from our professors and coaches. The Center of Academic Engagement building is my favorite building on campus, where I get all my work done. Finding an empty classroom where I can have peace and quiet allows me to stay focused and keep my work done for the week. 

Amidst the sweat and sore muscles, the camaraderie among us deepens. We share and cherish all of the moments we have together while showing a sense of celebration, whether shaving seconds off a sprint or having a new max on an exercise in the weight room. 

In addition to the physical demands, the mental aspect of the game becomes part of the center stage. Film has become a very crucial part of my daily routine. Every day, I watch 30 minutes of the film, reflecting on how I played in our scrimmages this previous fall while creating an understanding of defense and offense. 

As a player, the anticipation of the spring season is both thrilling and nerve-wracking. The memories of past victories and defeats linger, fueling the desire to surpass the feeling of losing in the National Championship last year. The realization that every pass, every sprint, and every decision my teammates and I make right now will contribute to our success in the spring. 

So, as we prepare to navigate the challenges that we may face before the start of the spring, we understand that as a team, all of our efforts bring us one step closer to the spring season and our goal of winning a National Championship.