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The final roster of 18 plus two alternates will be selected after the training team plays Florida and Notre Dame at the Team USA Spring Premiere Jan. 14-15 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. To make the U.S. team, Fortunato will have to perform well against her current college team. “It’s definitely going to be nerve- wracking,” she said. “But you try not to think about it and have fun with it.” Team USA coach Ricky Fried noticed


a difference in Fortunato, one of four college players on the training team, in the original tryout that cut the team to 36. She played well again in the Team USA Fall Classic. “She appeared to be more confident,” Fried said. “When you’re on the field with players just as good as you, it can be kind of intimidating.” Fortunato’s finishing skills —


particularly inside against zones, which the U.S. expects to see more — make her valuable. But her improved off-ball movement and riding were just as instrumental in getting her this far. “Not everyone can make the team,”


Fortunato said. “You can’t let it tear you down. You just have to work hard to get better.” USL


HOW TO PLAY THE GROUND GAME


Jesse Bernhardt’s long-pole roots came from the backyard BY MATT HAMILTON


Growing up, Chesapeake Bayhawks defenseman and U.S. team hopeful Jesse Bernhardt just wanted to play lacrosse against his brother. Since Jake Bernhardt played with a short stick, it only made sense for Jesse to pick up a long pole and face his brother one-on-one. These backyard battles helped Jesse Bernhardt develop into one of the best long poles in the world — and his brother Jake Bernhardt, the Ohio Machine midfielder, a great player in his own right. Ultimately, it helped Jesse Bernhardt master the


art of the ground ball. It sounds easy, but using a long pole always makes for a unique experience. Still, Jesse Bernhardt loves his role. “It’s just nice to have that extra couple of feet to take advantage of while you’re playing defense and picking up the ball off the ground,” he said. “It kind of makes you a threat everywhere you go on the field.”


The


Pick-Up • Survey the ball to


see how fast or slow it’s going. Get your body around a faster moving ball and attack a slower moving one.


• With a long pole, choking up is important if you’re in a tighter space. Keep hands in front of the numbers on your jersey so they aren’t exposed to defender.


• Attack the ball and give it a small wrist curl to settle it in the stick.


• Follow through with your feet. Bring your head up and survey the field for your next move.


USlaxmagazine.com


January 2017 US LACROSSE MAGAZINE


53


©PHOTO CREDIT


©JOHN STROHSACKER


©MATT CASHORE


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