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Ashley
Seal
Randolph-Macon College #26
Division III |
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|
Name |
Ashley Lynn Seal |
| Year |
Senior |
| School |
Randolph-Macon
College |
| Height |
5'8 |
| Lacrosse
Number & Why |
I am number 26...there's
really no rhyme or reason for my number. I've always preferred the
number 1 in soccer, but my former coach just signed me up as number
26 because that was the goalie jersey she had. It has suited me
well though. |
| High
School & Hometown |
Collegiate School,
Richmond VA |
High
School Achievements
& Recognition |
The first lacrosse
game I ever saw was the first one I played, which was in college.
I came to RMC for soccer and was asked to play lacrosse, so I gave
it a try. I never played lacrosse in high school. |
|
College Achievements
& Recognition |
My sophomore
year I was on the All-ODAC tournament team and was also on the Second
team for All-ODAC in the regular season. I am also ranked nationally
for my save percentage and goals against average and was ranked
last year as well. |
| Years
Played Lax |
3 years |
| Years
Played Goalie |
3 years |
| Other
Positions |
Goalie is the
only position I have ever played in lacrosse. |
| Preferred
Gear |
I tend to use
Brine equipment. I am pretty rough on my gear, and it holds up pretty
well for the season. |
| Favorite
food |
Macaroni and
cheese |
| Favorite
cd |
Dave Matthews
and Tim Reynolds Live |
| Favorite
movie |
American Beauty |
| |
|
Why do
you play?
Lacrosse is a very fast-paced game, and it's a challenge every time
you step onto the field. I play because it's fun and because I love
the challenge of the sport. I also play to win, but I don't know
anyone who doesn't. |
Why are
you a goalie?
There is something about the goalkeeping that really appeals to
me. I enjoy being a leader on the field, which is essential for
a goalkeeper, and I also love the challenge and pressure that the
game brings. |
How important
is the goalie position?
Being a goalkeeper is not for everyone. Even though you're on a
team, you're also the last line of defense, and your performance
can make or break a game. It's a lot of pressure, but when you do
well, it is more than worth it. It is a position that is very independent
from other positions and tends to stand out in games, but goalies
rarely receive the credit they may deserve. But it's always fun
to shut out some of the top scorers in the nation. |
Any advice
for aspiring goalies?
Don't ever get frustrated with yourself. Being a lacrosse goalie
is a very challenging position and can also be very frustrating.
Realize what your personal expectations are for yourself in terms
of lacrosse, and then do everything you can to reach that goal.
The main reason that not everyone can be a goalkeeper is that it
takes a certain drive and mentality in order to be successful in
that position. Set goals for yourself and strive to achieve them...that
is all you can ask of yourself. |
Quote
regarding the goalie position
All guts, no glory. |
Comments from 2003:
“ Ashley has all these qualities
[fearless, disciplined, composed]... she is very hard on herself and
takes scored goals very hard, but she then attacks the next shots
with power and strength... Her defense and her offense rely on her
voice during practice, warmups and games, her positive energy is felt
by all.... she is an encourager and a director....
I feel that Ashley's best quality comes in the fact that she will
sacrifice herself for any ball and any situation. Being a lefty also
helps her in protecting the cage and clearing the ball. In all Ashley
had a great season, she led the conference for the majority of the
year with Goals Against Average (it being quite low) and save percentage...
she was also ranked top 10 nationally with save and goals against....
she was an Honorable mention all- ODAC this year as well! Ashley kept
big games tight and kept us strong during games that took us a little
longer to get moving for.... she was a huge asset for us and one of
the reasons we went 11-5 this season! ”
- Head Coach Jess
Spadafora
