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Mark
Gannon
University of Pennsylvania #42
Division I |
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|
Name |
Mark Gannon |
| Year |
2003 |
| School |
University of
Pennsylvania |
| Height |
5'9 |
| Weight |
160 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
42, because the
coaches gave it to me freshman year. I was 1 in high school, but
I've grown to like 42. |
| High
School & Hometown |
Walt Whitman
High School, Bethesda MD |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
All-American,
All-County, and honorable mention All-Metro my senior year. All-League
sophomore to senior year. |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
Ivy League Weekly
Honor Roll |
| Years
Played Lax |
8 |
| Years
Played Goalie |
7 |
| Other
Positions |
I played shortstick
d-middie in 2002 |
| Preferred
Gear |
I play with Warrior
equipment, but my stick is the STX eclipse. I like the extra padding
in the newer goalie gloves, even though they are harder to break
in than normal gloves. |
| Favorite
food |
Steak |
| Favorite
cd |
Led Zeppelin
II |
| Favorite
movie |
Cool Hand Luke |
| |
|
Why do
you play?
Lacrosse combines some of the most exciting aspects of other sports,
making it one of the best games to play and watch. It's extremely
fast and physical, but also requires great skill. |
Why are
you a goalie?
Being a goalie means that you will have the chance to make the difference
in the game. You can receive all the credit for a big win, or you
can be a major reason that your team lost on a given day. The pressure
and challenges that accompany the position make it the most exciting
place to be on a lacrosse field. |
How important
is the goalie position?
As a goalie you have more impact on the game than any other player
on the field. Beyond stopping the ball, you also have to direct
your defense, start clears, and be a source of motivation for your
entire team. A big save can excite the entire team and raise their
level of play. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Practice builds confidence. Be sure to work on all aspects of your
game so that you can step on the field with complete confidence,
not only in your ability to stop the ball, but in your overall presence
as a goalie. |
“ In the pre-season, we were
really expecting that the goal would be a problem area and it turned
out not to be. Mark really had a solid year for us. He really improved
throughout the season. Mark is a very intelligent person and a hard
worker. (Assistant Coach) Chris Malone did a fantastic job with Mark,
and Mark really worked to become a solid Division I goalie. ”
- Head Coach Brian
Voelker
