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Albrecht’s speed and decision-making have made her an integral part of the U.S. team’s midfi eld ride, a full-court press that requires players to re- defend over and over, while remaining in constant communication with their teammates. It takes strength and smarts to execute. Albrecht has both qualities in spades. That’s how she nailed the national anthem. “You’ve just got start low, and then get high,” Albrecht said.


Albrecht does not mind starting small and working toward bigger things. After Oshawa, which she says will be her last international lacrosse tour, her well-plotted path will bring her back to New Hampshire. There, she will focus on molding the Wildcats into something great. Once perennial America East title contenders, they have gone just 13-22 over the last two seasons.


“As a coach, my biggest thing is the mental game,” Albrecht said. “That’s the most enjoyable part, to see the fi ght in the team and bring yourself to some place you never thought you could bring yourself.” LM


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LM’S KID REPORTER


Lacrosse Magazine dispatched 11-year-old Monica “Goose” Vogel as a youth reporter for Champion Challenge, where she not only participated in a Team USA player clinic but also covered the action on the fi eld. Here’s an excerpt from LaxMagazine.com


Culminating the event on Sunday, three games were showcased. High-reaching Syracuse controlled the game against the Haudenosaunee by repeatedly winning the draws, leading to a decisive win.


The game between USA and Northwestern was dominated by speed and agility. Trampling players brought goals to both teams but USA overpowered them. In the last game, England’s outstanding defense was no match for Syracuse’s unbeatable offense. Syracuse displayed excellent ball movement against England’s defense. But the real fun today came after the games. Talking with the players on Team USA motivated me to enjoy the game of lacrosse even more. I received advice, pictures and suggestions from many of them. Some of the advice they provided were “Practice, practice, practice,” “Use your right and left hand,” and of course, “Have fun!” This will help me become a better and more confi dent lacrosse player in the future. I hope they infl uence you too. In the words of Team USA, #9, MVP Lindsey Munday: “We all play the sport because we love it!”


Check out more from Goose at LaxMagazine.com/TeamUSA/Women.


Monica “Goose” Vogel, 11, poses with Team USA’s Lindsey Munday following Munday’s MVP performance at Champion Challenge.


March 2013 >> LACROSSE MAGAZINE 61


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