HazyDaze317

So basically I need advice on a huge change that I might make, and I figure here's the best place to inquire since you're all experienced lacrosse players.. so any advice would really be appreciated.

I used to be 5'11 and about 260lbs or so of just fat. I was a football player for two years during that time and I was starting to lose interest rapidly and decided to play Goalie in lacrosse since that was all I could physically do since it IS the fastest game on two feet.

Over the years I got pretty damn decent, and had JV All State honors the second year playing with 30 saves in a game (that was my peak, lol) but through the years, I can't say I'm skilled enough to save most of my shots with my stick, rather they tend to hit off my shins, arms, etc when I take my steps. I finished off this year, my fourth year, with a broken pinky and thumb, and a fractured middle finger. I had a good season but it sucks getting hit all the time and I don't think I'm THAT good at all.

Now I'm 6'2 190, I bench 225, I'm not THAT fast but I'm really good at getting around people and my stick skills aren't bad. And quite honestly, as of late, I've had a BURNING desire to play attack.. and being a goalie, facing their shots for four years, I think I'd have an edge in knowing where to put the ball, etc.

I'm more than willing to run everyday, do sprints, get my speed as high as it can go, continue lifting, working on stick skills, and shooting until it hurts if that's what it takes.. but it could be a bit late in the game to get good at Attack in the clutch.

What do you guys think? Stick with goalie or make the change?

tuss_lax08

If you really want to switch, then do. I switched from D to attack and it was a good decision for me. Just do what you really want to.

HazyDaze317

but im a senior, lol.. and this a decision for college.. and i really want to make the team next year.. so im wondering if goalie is the safer bet.. and how many attackmen on average try out per year..

tuss_lax08

oh yeah you being a senior does make a difference. I'd just do what you want to.

Tigerlax29

Are you trying to walk on as a freshman? What level?

HazyDaze317

D1.. is there really any other level

rglax

Stick as a goalie, you can try and switch to attack as a freshman. But chances are you wont start as an attackman and that would seriously hurt your chances of playing in college

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HazyDaze317

No, no, you misunderstand.. I'm going to be in College come fall, my season just ended.

dlee11

what are you better at?
if you think you can make the team as a goalie, then stay with goalie
if you are not GREAT at goalie and only decent...make the change and go work your ass off to be a good attackmen
recruiters dont only look at your skills, they look at how determined you are. so if they see you trying before practice and after...then they will keep you

so, if you wanna be attack, practice 2 hours or more if you can everyday...
and on the days where you have time, practice 4 or 5 hours

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LaxGoalie7777

I dont no about attack. But teamss always need extra goalies. So if u improve your goalie skills a lot then you miight beable to make the team