Our Lady of Mercy Academy & Southshore Junior Goalie
Committed to United States Military Academy - West Point
Q&A:
PEACE LACROSSE BLOG: What made you decide to commit to Army West Point?
LINDSEY SERAFINE: Ever since I was young girl I dreamed of attending a service academy. My cousin Dominic Silvestro is a Marine and inspired me to purse my dreams of going into the Army.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2020 *Under Armor 150 champion *WPLL Futures NJ *Lacrosse Magazine 2020 National Watch list- Goalie *APEX Girls Fall Showcase Top Recruit to watch 2019 *US U15 NTDP combine *WPLL Futures NJ *2019 Varsity Starter Freshman Year *2019 Voted on NJ.com as one of NJ Top Freshman High School Girls Lacrosse Players for 2019 *Ranked top goalie in the state of NJ *Cape Atlantic League (CAL) Honorable Mentions
PLB: HOW HAS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFECTED YOU?
LS: Having my sophomore season taken away from me was extremely difficult. However, I’m lucky to have a twin sister who is a attack men and a older brother who is also a goaltender so we took advantage of playing with each other. This time allowed me to focus on my game and perfect my skills! throughout the pandemic I never lost sight of seeing the good.
PLB: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE RECRUITING PROCESS?
LS: The recruiting process was extremely exciting and interesting this year with the pandemic! Not being able to get out on campuses and meet with the coaches due to the NCAA dead period was challenging! However, Coaches did an amazing job of bring the campus to me through zoom!
PLB: FAVORITE QUOTE?
LS:
“You Deserve Nothing. Earn It” Get More Brave
PLB: WHAT TYPE OF STICK DO YOU PLAY WITH?
LS: STX Sheild Head on an East Coast Dyes (ECD) Carbon Pro 2.0 shaft.
PLB: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?
LS: I enjoy boating and being out on the water as well as spending quality time with friends and family.
PLB: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? AND WHY?
LS: Besides serving my country in the Army, and becoming an attorney. I want to give back to the sport that have given me so much! I see myself coaching younger athletes and being a role model for younger female lacrosse players.
PLB: ONCE THE CORONAVIRUS IS OVER WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT?
LS: I want to visit my cousin who is stationed in North Carolina on a Military base!
PLB: FAVORITE SONG CURRENTLY?
LS:
PLB: FAVORITE FOOD?
LS: Pickles
THANK YOU'S
A big thank you to all my SouthShor & Our Lady of Mercy coaches throughout the years! as well as my teammates and family for believing in me. Shout out to Coach Jen Valore and Joe Gigantiello for all the coaching on and off the field! Love you both!
