Have you ever played a sport or done a hobby that no one knows about?
Being on the rowing team, it was very common for me to be that person who played a sport that no one really knew about. It became second nature for me to explain in great detail what rowing was all about.
Before interviewing professional lacrosse player, Kristen Kjellman, I felt as if she might be in the same shoes as me in terms of always having to explain her sport to people. She had to teach me the ins and outs of lacrosse and was really genuine and sweet.
Kjellman is the first lacrosse player (male or female) to be the Tewarraton Trophy winner in back-to back-seasons. Sound intimidating right? Butshe is really just your total girl next door who is willing to kick back, relax and chat.
After she was done with her photo shoot, (which reminded me a little of my photo shoot) Kristen gave me the 411 on lacrosse, including how she mentally and physically prepares before each match and how preparation allowed her to win a gold medal in the Czech Republic.
Having recently moved from Chicago to New York Kjellman gave me some fashion and music suggestions, which I’m very grateful for! It was a great experience to talk with a stellar athlete who I could relate to on so many levels; especially playing a sport that is not very common.
It goes to show, there is so much talent out there and there are athletes who are making a difference in their own niche! You can to!
-Gevrina
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