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Stacey
Schmidt
Longwood University #18
Division II
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Name |
Stacey Nicole
Schmidt |
| Year |
Senior |
| School |
Longwood University |
| Height |
5'11 |
| Weight |
150 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
18, its my birthday
and has always been my lucky number |
| High
School & Hometown |
Eastern Regional
High School, Berlin NJ |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
All-Conference
1st team, captain senior year |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
D2 goalie
of the year 2002, all american first team 2002, mvp for longwood
team 2002, nominated for female athlete of the year (for longwood)
2003, all tournament team 2003 D2 final four, rising captain
Named 2003 1st team VaSID selection at goalkeeper. 2003 IWLCA
Division II Defender of the Year, 1st-team All American 2003 by
IWLCA and 2nd-Team All-American by Warrior/Inside-Lacrosse. Finished
season ranked third in Division II save percentage and fourth
with her goals-against average. |
| Years
Played Lax |
7 |
| Years
Played Goalie |
7 |
| Other
Positions |
always a goalie |
| Preferred
Gear |
I have a combo;
stick is STX, chest protector is Brine, protective pads are STX |
| Favorite
food |
Chocolate, have
to eat it before every game |
| Favorite
cd |
I like mixed
cds rather than listening to just one artist |
| Favorite
movie |
pretty woman |
| |
|
Why do
you play?
I've always had a competitive nature and love for sports . |
Why are
you a goalie?
No one wanted to play the position in high school, so I gave it
a try, and loved it |
How important
is the goalie position?
Very important because they are responsible for directing the defense,
however they are only as good as the defense in front of them. I'm
lucky to have the best defense in the nation on front of me. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Being focused is the absolute most important part of being a goalie.
So my advice would be to find what it takes to focus you, whether
its during warm-ups or the night before a game. Also, know that
focus has to come from within, not from your coaches or teammates. |
Quote
regarding the goalie position
No matter how many times you get scored on, always remember you
have 11 other teammates that your opponent must beat to get to you.
Don't ever hold yourself responsible for a loss. |
Comments from 2003:
“ Stacey is an exciting GK to
watch as she is willing to take a calculated risk which usually ends
up in her favor. She is exceptional both in the cage and around the
crease. Her 63% save average has been consistent all season and it
has been a pleasure to watch her grow into the top goalie in our division.
She is a coaches dream. ”
- Head Coach Janet
Grubbs
