Celeste Wilkerson and Morgan Isaac have been a big asset to the team, showing leadership and giving motivation to the players. Being on the team has given them unbreakable bonds.
“Lacrosse has helped me become more confident in myself. By playing lacrosse, I've built strong bonds that have helped me become more social in life. I have been able to be more confident in what I do and how I achieve it,” Wilkerson said.
Being on the team has taught them social skills, and other important skills to use out in the real world. Learning to have fun and show sportsmanship is key to leading the team to victory.
“Lacrosse has taught me the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. The lesson I have learned from playing lacrosse is to work together as a team to bring home the win,” Isaac said.
Bringing home the win is always exciting, but it never gets accomplished without working as a team and using communication. While playing lacrosse, you might get put into a position you aren’t familiar with, but communicating with teammates that have more experience always helps in the end.
“Lacrosse has taught me to value communication because one of the key things in defending is communicating with your teammates to know what zone you need to be in. It has also taught me the value of teamwork because in lacrosse teamwork is a necessary defense, midfield, and attack must work together in order to get the ball,” Wilkerson said.
Wilkerson and Isaac are this year's team captains for the team and it is a big responsibility. Keeping your teammates as well as you on the right track could be challenging at times and takes some time to get used to, but they both manage it very well.
“Being captain this year is an honor and I am grateful to lead our team. I like to encourage my teammates and give them positive feedback,” Issac said.
While it may be challenging, it also is a special thing, they have underclassmen looking up to them as role models and helping them develop leadership skills for the future.
“Being Captain is one of the best things I could ask for. It has given me a leadership role that has allowed me to grow and evolve as a person. I know people are looking to me and others to set a good example for the team. To keep the team motivated, I try to encourage everyone to do their best and also be positive around my teammates because positivity allows my teammates to believe in their abilities,” Wilkerson said.
Lacrosse has become an important aspect of their lives and has helped them to keep going. It allows them to experience new things and opportunities that are offered.
“It has become one of the most important hobbies in my life and has motivated me to keep pushing myself. Lacrosse has also helped me build life-long bonds and open new doors and opportunities for me,” Wilkerson said.
Support from coaches and teammates helps the girls stay motivated, but family support is also important. To have people come out and cheer you on in the stands is a great feeling and encourages you more to keep going.
“My mother has supported me the most throughout my years of playing lacrosse. She would always come to my games and cheer me on in the stands. She would also tell me not to be so hard on myself,” Issac said.
Being on any sports team or even club comes with good memories that are worth cherishing. Those are the moments that outshine the not-so-good ones or the days that just aren’t the best.
“My most memorable moment was Chalk and Croc Day last year. It was a great team bonding day and allowed us to enjoy the beautiful bonds lacrosse can create. I had a lot of fun creating different artwork with the team as well as running in our Crocs,” Wilkerson said.