The Glittering Side Of Womens Lacrosse

For most sports, discrimination has been always an issue. But in a world were females are starting co-dominate the corporate world with males; it is no doubt that the estrogen-powered women can also take on the toughest of any sport. And lacrosse is not an exception. These days, womens lacrosse is rocked by girls who wear less gears, aggressive moves and tighter shorts. And the growing number of superstars who run, scrape, and dive the fields of womens lacrosse sustains its popularity.

All lacrosse superstars jump started with humble beginnings. But it’s the inexplicable talent, wit, vigor and a little bit of an x-factor that leads a player to a sport summit. In womens lacrosse, ingenuity in attacking, defense, center fielding and technical innovation make headliners.

Jen Adams is unquestionably the greatest collegiate womens lacrosse player since it began. Her one-year experience as Associate Head Coach for Maryland team is yet to be proven. But Adams track records show that she is into it. She holds the record in NCAA Womens Lacrosse of the most number of assists (178) and the most points (445) in all her playing career. She was present in four national championship teams. She was a national player of the year for three times. And received the very first Tewaaraton Trophy for in womens lacrosse as the best attackwoman of her time.

Rachel Becker, who hails from Prinston University, mastered her craft as a defensive player. In womens lacrosse, getting an Ivy League Player of the Year is no joke. The I've League is said to be the most diverse intercollegiate competition and is often associated with national excellence. Becker reinforced her claim to strength in defense when she got the 2002 National Defensive Player of the Year. And ultimately received the most coveted Tewaaraton Trophy twice. She was also named 2003 NCAA MVP of the Year.

Not all good athletes though get to have the chance for ultimate stardom. For the lucky, the medium is just about anything: TV, radio or magazine. In the case of midfielder Kristen Kjellman, Sports Illustrated just could not take its eyes of her. The magazine bannered her names as one of its Faces In The Crowd in July 13, 2006. Kjellman is one responsible for the Wildcat’s NCAA Womens Lacrosse title, which happened to be their first. She was also an NCAA MVP and scored a team-leading 59 goals. Her charms, aside from skills, did propel her to fame.

Skills are definitely learned. But with great skills, also come, a great spirit of sportsmanship. These womens lacrosse celebrities maybe enjoying the glitters of their popularity, but only one thing remained strong in their spirits – and that is their passion for lacrosse.