Candidate for the position of Lacrosse - Men's Captain

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Alex Metcalfe

Hiya guys. I'm running for men's captain again...

About me:

I'm in my second year of International Business, and I've been playing lax for two and a half years now. I was voted men's captain for this year, and thanks to the boys, we went on to have our best finish in the league, ending undefeated. Lacrosse has become a massive part of my life, and I hope to continue captaining Derby Men's unbeaten run.

Why Me?

Sports Stuff

  • I've captained a variety of teams in the past and I know what it takes to create a positive environment around a team, which encourages players to push themselves to achieve on an individual level as well as on a team scale.

  • I've played a wide range of sports and understand transferable tactics and training sessions that can have a positive influence on a lacrosse team.

  • I am the current ULO and have worked closely with representatives of England Lacrosse to discuss how university clubs can implement different techniques to push the future of lacrosse forward.

  • Currently a qualified women's lacrosse umpire.

Other stuff

  • I achieved the Deans' Award for my first two years of study.

  • I completed my silver futures award.

  • Gave Bunty a D-pole.

  • Created the Derby Dragons logo to establish a brand for the future.

Aims

  • Continue to create a great environment for our members by being a friendly face around the club.

  • Advocate for members in committee and union settings.

  • Source a club camera for recording home games so we can do frequent film sessions where we can analyse tactics and performance.

  • Provide classroom sessions early on in the year for freshers to quickly get up to speed with the sport and how we plan to play.

  • Motivate players to want to be the best they can be and put in the effort required to get there.

  • Continue to build the club through recruitment and incorporate freshers into an environment where, as a team, we have the desire to improve on our successes this season.