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C.J.
Kemp
Fairfield University #6
Division I
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Name |
C.J. Kemp |
| Year |
I am a senior
set to graduate on May 18, 2003. |
| School |
Fairfield University |
| Height |
5'9 |
| Weight |
175 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
In high school
I was #3 because Brian Dougherty was one of my role models. As a
kid, I grew up watching him and trying to model my play after him.
When I arrived at Fairfield University, #3 wasn’t available
so I switched to #6. |
| High
School & Hometown |
Georgetown Prep,
Potomac MD |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
All American,
North/South All-Star Game, Maryland Senior All-Star Game, 2nd team
All-State, 1st team All-Met Washington Post, 2x All-IAC, 2x Team
MVP, Team Captain. |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
2002 - Honorable
Mention All-American, 1st Team Great West Lacrosse League, Player
of the Year for Great West Lacrosse League.
2003 – Pre-season Honorable Mention All-American, Team Captain |
| Years
Played Lax |
12 |
| Years
Played Goalie |
12 |
| Other
Positions |
none |
| Preferred
Gear |
STX |
| Favorite
food |
Wet Chicken |
| Favorite
cd |
Phil Collins
Greatest Hits |
| Favorite
movie |
It’s a
tie between Revenge of the Nerds and Back to the Future. |
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Why do
you play?
I love the challenges and pressures of the playing goalie. It has
allowed me to meet many friends, play against the best lacrosse
players in college, and visit some of the top institutions in the
country. |
Why are
you a goalie?
When I was in fifth grade, I transferred to Mater Dei School in
Bethesda, Maryland. The fifth/sixth lacrosse team didn’t have
a goalie so I tried it and ended up going undefeated with a victory
over Landon. I have stuck with it ever since and have used lacrosse
to help pay for my college education. |
How important
is the goalie position?
I believe goalie and the face off position to be equally important.
They are both critical positions on the field that can dictate the
outcome of a game. A good goalie cannot only control the defensive
side of the field but can create transition goals as well. A goalie
must be the general and direct his troops. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
The one thing you have realize when playing goalie is that you are
going to get scored on. You must forget and focus on the next shot.
I believe goalie to be 80% mental and 20% physical. |
Quote
regarding the goalie position
Big players play big in big games. |
