Thursday, January 24, 2013

United, Relentless, Proud: Washington and Lee Women’s Lacrosse 2013



With our first week back, Washington and Lee Women’s Lacrosse team is putting this year’s motto to the test: United, Relentless, Proud. In 2011 our seniors chose the motto “All In” to remind us to give 100% in everything we do. In 2012, the senior class chose “Never Say Never” to be our mantra encouraging us to chase after any attacker, any ground ball, and any championship. In 2013, however, the whole team came together in the fall to choose this year’s motto- even players abroad corresponded with us via email to weigh in on the process. We were asked to choose three independent words that would summarize our program and our approach to this particular season.

After tossing around words such as “Team” and “Together”, as soon as we heard United we knew that it most accurately described what we valued in our team dynamic. Year after year, what makes our team special are the lifelong bonds we build in order to be united both on and off the field. On the field we hold each other accountable so that everyone is working their hardest in games and practice. Off the field we are not only friends, but are there to assist each other through our years at W&L. Whether it’s what professor to take for Chemistry or what place in Lexington has the best Ice Cream, the best part of being a part of this special group of girls.

Working off the frost at 6am
The word Relentless was one that we struggled to find. We wanted something that would embody the individual strength of each of our teammates that makes up the whole of our teammate. We wanted to be the team that goes 100% right at the first whistle and not stop until the last whistle. “Relentless” seemed to fit that mentality perfectly.

Pride is a sentiment that runs deep at W&L, not just in our program, but in all aspects of life on campus.  We are very Proud of the 25 year long heritage that our program has cultivated- this being our 25th anniversary as a program. Each athlete is proud to be a part of this team and that heritage- it truly is a privilege to each and every one of us. We get the opportunity to compete at a highly competitive level, represent our school, have fun playing a sport we love, and be a part of a great group of coaches and athletes working towards improving both our lacrosse game and our character.

So glad to finally have the whole team back!

By CK and Lizzy