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Paul
Spellman
University of North Carolina
#8
Division I
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Name |
Paul Spellman |
| Year |
Redshirt Sophomore |
| School |
University of
North Carolina |
| Height |
5'10 |
| Weight |
185 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
I wear #8 because
it was the only single digit available, if i had my way I would
wear 4. I grew up watching Michael Watson and he wore that number
at St. Paul's and Virginia. |
| High
School & Hometown |
St. Paul's, Brooklandville
MD |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
Top 205 All Stars
and I was named our Teams defensive MVP as a senior and was also
a captain. |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
ACC Player of
the Week twice, named last year to the ACC tournament team. Last
year I was named our teams MVP as a freshman. |
| Years
Played Lax |
14 |
| Years
Played Goalie |
I played midfield
for rec league and goalie for my middle school team, so about 8
or 9 years. |
| Other
Positions |
I played midfield
growing up until 7th grade. |
| Preferred
Gear |
I use STX and
Warrior sticks and brine shafts and pads. |
| Favorite
food |
Steak, Lobster
and Wings. |
| Favorite
cd |
Guns and Roses
Use Your Illusion I |
| Favorite
movie |
The Usual Suspects,
Legends of the Fall |
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Why do
you play?
Because lacrosse is a great game and its something I've grown up
watching and playing. |
Why are
you a goalie?
Originally i starting playing goalie because I really couldn't cut
it at midfield any more. I like being a goalie because I feel like
i'm in control of a game. I feel that a goalie can impact a game
more than any other player. |
How important
is the goalie position?
The goalie position is extremely important. A hot goalie can completely
take over a game. The key to the position is consistency. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Growing up I always went to games and camps and watched how goalies
played. I recommend working with a goalie coach in high school or
even before. When I went to St. Paul's I used to work with Larry
Quinn outside of practice. Just listening to him speak about the
position made me a better player. |
Quote
regarding the goalie position
You're only as good as your last save and you're never as bad as
the last shot that went by you. |
