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Ansel
Sanders
Washington and Lee University
#1
Division III |
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Name |
Ansel Sanders |
| Year |
Senior (class
of 2004) |
| School |
Washington and
Lee University |
| Height |
5'11 |
| Weight |
165 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
#1, I'm not really
a player who has a favorite number and insists on wearing that same
number all the time. The goalie who I replaced wore number one,
and in keeping with that goalie tradition, I decided to wear number
one as well when my time came. |
| High
School & Hometown |
Woodberry Forest
High School, Weems VA |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
Captain, All
Central Virginia team |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
Captain, Jay
Stuhl Memorial Lacrosse Award, 2nd Team All Old Dominion Athletic
Conference, All Conference Academic team, Pre-season Honorable Mention
All-American |
| Years
Played Lax |
8 years played |
| Years
Played Goalie |
8 years as a
goalie |
| Other
Positions |
Never played
anything else than goalie |
| Preferred
Gear |
I prefer the
STX Eclipse head with hard mesh and a Brine shaft. |
| Favorite
food |
Crabs and Shrimp |
| Favorite
cd |
Currently, it's
Bruce Springstein's Greatest Hits |
| |
|
Why do
you play?
I play most for the competition and for the valuable lessons learned
from being part of a team like we have at W&L. It is a tough
sport, but the results are tremendous. |
Why are
you a goalie?
I am a goalie because I like the pressure and the leadership role
the position entails. The goalie is the "quarterback"
of the defense, but at the same time, all eyes are on you to perform
well. Honestly, I also like the feeling after making a big save! |
How important
is the goalie position?
The position is extremely important to a team. I've heard someone
before say it is the last line of defense and the first line of
offense. The tone of a game can be set by a goalie's play. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Don't get frustrated with yourself no matter what. Goals will be
scored undoubtedly. Just say to yourself, I'm going to get the next
one. Have faith in yourself and teammates. Also, be assertive and
a team leader. Both are essential for the position. |
Quote
regarding the goalie position
Being a goalie is tough, but it is the greatest position on the
lacrosse field. You can single handedly change a game and lead a
team to success. |
