PLAYER SPOTLIGHT LAURA
ZIMMERMAN 0LG HOG 1RUWK &DUROLQD ȃ
1. How would you describe your life on Wall Street?
I work in sales and trading for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, located in New York City. Our division is located on a trading fl oor, so it’s a very loud, fast- paced environment. The fl oor itself is similar in size to a football fi eld lined with rows of desks, and each salesperson or trader has 3-5 monitor screens and a pair of phones. Most days are pretty hectic – phones are constantly ringing and it’s often you see people yelling across the fl oor to one another. The exciting part about the markets is it’s unpredictable. Every day, you come in and there can be a news headline that sends things upside down, which makes the day-to- day very exciting.
2. You have been a part of the U.S. team since 2010. You made the 2013 World Cup training roster, but fell short of the final roster, and now you’re back in the mix for the 2017 World Cup. What keeps you coming back?
I was not ready to stop playing. I am no longer a college lacrosse player, nor do I coach the sport. I am not surrounded by “lax talk” on a daily basis or studying fi lm of opposing teams. But I do love this sport. This team has given my life balance and my teammates keep me motivated. I know every time I show up to a tryout or a tournament, it could be my last time playing at this level. So I’ve learned to not take the process for granted and enjoy every moment.
3. You are known for your speed. What kind of training do you do? I take a variety of classes all over the city, usually consisting of strength training, boxing, spinning and speed intervals.
USlaxmagazine.com
January 2017 US LACROSSE MAGAZINE
57
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