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Livvy
King
James Madison University #84
Division I |
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| Name |
Livvy King |
| Year |
Sophomore |
| School |
James Madison University |
| Height |
5'7 |
| Weight |
155 |
| Lacrosse Number &
Why |
84 because it was the year
I was born (I get teased by my teammates a lot because it is such
a random number :) ) |
| High School |
Dulaney, Timonium MD |
| High School Achievements
& Recognition |
All academic team, Dulaney
Defensive player of the year, Team was State champion runners up
2 yrs, MVP of senior all-star game. |
College Achievements
& Recognition |
Not yet :) |
| Years Played Lax |
10 |
| Years Played Goalie |
8 |
| Other Positions |
Attack |
| Preferred Gear |
STX Igniter Pro Amp gloves,
STX Aegis chest protector, Cascade helmet, STX Sharkskin Titanium
shaft with an Eclipse head. |
| Favorite food |
Animal Crackers |
| Favorite cd |
John Mayer- room for squares |
| Favorite movie |
Meet the Parents |
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Why do you play?
I've always loved the thrill of competition. But i never knew how
incredible being a part of a sports team could be until I got to
college. Playing lacrosse is no longer a pastime for me, but my
life. My teammates are no longer just teammates. They are my best
friends, my family, and my competitors. I can not even imagine what
life would be like without lacrosse. |
Why are you a goalie?
I love pressure, and there is no pressure like being a goalie. Knowing
that I could make or break a game forces me to stay focused. There
is no feeling in the world like staring at the ball in the attackers
stick as she lines up on the eight meter with 10 seconds left, and
we're up by one... and you just know that you are about to make
an incredible save and win the game. Not many positions carry that
kind of weight. |
How important is the
goalie position?
Goalies set the tempo of the game. If the team is down, the goalie
is the one to get them pumped up. When we make a great save, the
whole team gets fired up. We are almost like the "quarterback"
of lacrosse. |
| Any advice for
aspiring goalies?
It has taken me years to figure this out, and I am still working
on it, but the best goalies in the world gets scored on. You will
get scored on. How you handle it and prepare for the next shot
is what makes you a good goalie.
Be aggressive. When the attack sees you running out and intercepting
their passes, they become unsure of themselves. They will see
you as another defender to watch out for.
Be confident. If you aren't, than fake it. Attackers will have
a field day with a goalie who looks scared. When you get scored
on, take the ball out of the net, and keep your head held high,
making sure your team knows that you are still in the game. |
Quote regarding the
goalie position
Being a goalie is a position that very few people can handle. It
is 90% mental. If your head is in the game, than you will be unstoppable,
no matter who you are. |
“Livvy is an incredible young
woman...and an extremely talented goalie as well. She stepped up for
the team in the early season, starting our first three games as just
a first year student. She posted 4 saves and only one goal allowed in
Lafayette, 11 saves and 11 goals against a talented PSU team and 9 saves
and 7 goals against the ivy league Yale squad.
I have no doubt that Livvy will become one of the best goalies in the
country during her four years here at JMU. She is competetive, coachable,
and has an incredible learning curve. Most importantly, Livvy is a wonderful
member of this team...always walking on the field with a smile and always
giving her all. ”
- Head Coach Kellie
Young
meet
Livvy's team
James Madison University • Dukes
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