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Rich
D'Andrea
Georgetown University #10
Division I |
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|
Name |
Rich D'Andrea |
| Year |
Redshirt - Sophomore |
| School |
Georgetown University |
| Height |
6'2 |
| Weight |
190 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
#10 Scott Bachigalupo
was the Princeton Goalie when I first started to play - I took his
number because he was my favorite player and it has stuck with me
ever since. |
| High
School & Hometown |
The Peddie School,
Belle Mead NJ |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
2x First Team
All American
2x NJ Goalie of the Year
3x First Team All State |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
ECAC Champs |
| Years
Played Lax |
11 years |
| Years
Played Goalie |
10 years |
| Other
Positions |
Middie |
| Preferred
Gear |
STX |
| Favorite
food |
Hands down, my
mom's Spaghetti Gravy |
| Favorite
cd |
Frank Sinatra-The
Reprise Collection |
| Favorite
movie |
Gladiator |
| |
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Why do
you play?
I just love playing - it's that simple. It's relaxing and allows
me to get away from outside stresses. All aspects of lacrosse benefit
my life. I am one member of a team of 50 guys who all hang out and
have a great time together. Lacrosse has benefited my life as a
whole - not just on the field. It has not only taught me a number
of lessons in life, but also provided me with a number of opportunities
that I consider myself extremely lucky for receiving. I have formed
a number of life-long friendships because of it and know that lacrosse
will continue to benefit long after I am done playing. |
Why are
you a goalie?
I started playing because of Scott Bachigalupo and have really enjoyed
the position ever since. Being the goalie of a team automatically
puts you in a leadership position on the team. If you aren't a verbal
leader, you are still very much so a leader by leading through example.
I like trying to lead teams and goalie has always put me in a position
where I have this ability. |
How important
is the goalie position?
Like any position, the goalie position is extremely important to
any successful lacrosse team. You are the last line of defense and
more importantly, the guy who keeps the team composed and together.
You have the ability to dictate the pace of a game and ultimately
change the score in the end. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Being a goalie is 90% mental, and 10% physical. After you get scored
on, you can't get wrapped up in it. You need to just put it behind
you and worry about getting the next one. You need to keep your
head in the game and always give your best effort. |
