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Linda
Schultz
Bloomsburg University #55
Division II
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Name |
Linda Schultz |
| Year |
Senior |
| School |
Bloomsburg University |
| Height |
5'2 |
| Weight |
130 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
My number is
55. I'm not sure - goalie numbers are always higher, and I love
it. I begged my coach to get me different numbers and a new jersey
when I came to Bloom. Couldn't change my lucky number for the world. |
| High
School & Hometown |
C.B. West, Doylestown
PA |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
I was voted Most
Dedicated on my team, and JV MVP, was named to the All-Intelligencer
team |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
This is my first
year starting - I haven't played the minutes to really get started
having achievements, but last year I came in our Millersville game
during the second half (down 11-5) and we came back to win. It was
a great personal achievement. (Especially being backup) |
| Years
Played Lax |
This will be
my eighth year playing. |
| Years
Played Goalie |
8 |
| Other
Positions |
I started as
a field player my first year, (defense), but moved to goalie because
of shin splints - once you go goalie, you never go back!! |
| Preferred
Gear |
I wear STX -
they have some great goalie equipment. |
| Favorite
food |
Late night pizza |
| Favorite
cd |
Toby Keith -
Unleashed |
| Favorite
movie |
Love & Basketball |
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Why do
you play?
I play goalie because it is a challenge - keeping your head in the
game is the hardest part of playing this position. When life throws
you curves you have to focus on playing and being your best at all
times. Also, I can't imagine my life without lacrosse and playing
in goal. |
Why are
you a goalie?
I became a goalie because I had shin splints and couldn't keep up
with the amount of running, and I never returned to the field -
besides I like showing off my bruises. |
How important
is the goalie position?
The goalie position is one of the most important positions on the
field, because you are leading the team and can see the entire field.
It is your job to be the director of your defense, and you are the
last thing between that ball and the goal. You must always be on
top of your game, because the team depends on you. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Practice, and find what helps you focus. Take 5-10 minutes before
practice and games to calm yourself, and envision yourself stopping
every ball that comes your way. Imagine and know just how unstoppable
you are!! |
Quote
regarding the goalie position
This is a quote from my best friend for me from high school - if
you consider every goalie to be a "wall" then it works:
"The only excuse the offense has for not scoring, is they are
shooting on THE WALL." Go get them goalies - you are AWESOME!! |
Comments from 2003:
“ Linda did a great job this
year! She is a hard worker and NEVER complains, or thust the responsibility
on her defenders! She tries to communicate to her defenders, let them
know who/when to drop or double but she remains calm and knows that
she can not let others players, her teammates or opponents take her
out of her game. No matter what happens in front of her she still
needs to focus on the ball and make the save! I think Linda grew most
this year in reading the play and anticipating the shot/pass. This
was a sound area for her last year, but executing during a game takes
a lot of courage and poise.
We are very proud of her efforts and accomplishments! I can't wait
for next year! ”
- Head Coach Kathy
Frick
