With the 2020 spring seasons on hold and hopeful to start soon, we asked each of our head coaches to take a few minutes to preview the seasons, while also sharing how they’ve stayed engaged with their teams during the COVID-19 shutdown. In the third installment of a seven-part series, boys lacrosse head coach Brian Cross shares her thoughts.
Top returning players
• Senior D Tyson Behrens (HM All-ECC; 1 G/39 GB; short stick and long stick defender)
• Senior D Nate Daly (2 A/26 GB/long stick close defender)
• Junior A Carson Geier (2nd team All-ECC; 28 G/11 A/48 GB; three-year starter)
• Senior A/M Jordan Winrod (20 G/2 A/28 GB/10 DC; three-year starter)
Promising newcomers
• Freshman M Bryce Burleson
• Freshman M Sawyer Copp
• Freshman M Luke Ray
• Freshman D Jacob Smith
Coach Cross’ thoughts
“We’re looking forward to an exciting season. We’ll be starting fresh with a great group of kids that have a great attitude and work ethic. The season should play out well and we should be very competitive. With a mainly young, but talented group, we’re excited to see what we can do and prove ourselves over the course of the season. Bouncing back from a disappointing 2019 season is what we’re most excited about.”
Coach Cross Q&A
How are you staying in touch with your players during this time?
“Mainly through Final Forms communication, giving updates, encouragement and optimism on salvaging part of a season, especially for our seniors.”