Meet the Captains

#15 Nicole Ditillo
Position: Defense
Height: 5-5

Class: Junior

Hometown: Baldwin, Md.

High School: Fallston

What are you most looking forward to about being a captain in 2010?

I'm looking forward to contributing to my team to the best of my ability, and being part of the leadership of a team that has the potential to be the best team we've ever been in my four years at Gettysburg.

What are you most excited about in the 2010 season?

I am excited and anxious to see how our Senior class steps up in our leadership roles this year. I am also very excited to see how the First-years will contribute to our team, both in talent and personality. We are looking to carry a larger squad this year, which means that we have more opportunities to change and expand our game. The thing I am most excited about is hosting the Final Four on Clark Field. I know that my teammates would love to win the crown this year at home on Clark, and that we will work harder than we have ever worked in order to acheive that goal.

What is your favorite drill in practice? What is your least favorite?

My favorite drill is probably the one when Barb lets us hit the attackers with the football pads, but sometimes I get a little carried away with that one. I also really like working with our zone in 7v7, and I also like the "4v4 with the two outlets" because it is fast paced and makes you work a little harder on defense because you have to cover more area. My least favorite.....Um, definitely the "I hate the midfield drill" OR "Undercut" OR "Ground ball to groundball drill." Lot's of running!

Do you prefer running or lifting better?

This is going to sound sad, but I prefer running because it means I can eat more dessert from the dessert counter at Servo!

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#1 Lexie Hearn
Position: Midfield

Height: 5-5

Class: Junior

Hometown: Old Greenwich, Conn.

High School: Greenwich

What are you most looking forward to about being a captain in 2010?

I learned a lot about being a captain last year. How to put my team before myself and do so willingly and happily. I learned that being a captain is not easy and not always fun. As a captain last year I learned a lot about my teammates and was able to connect with them individually. I hope to build upon that this year. This year is unique because of how close our senior class is. We have all been playing together for a long time and have built strong connections on and off the field. As a captain this year I can rely on those strong relationships to help me in leading the team.

What are you most excited about in the 2010 season?

I am absolutely looking forward to every part of this season (that does not necessarily include pre-season ha). I have been playing sports my entire life and it is a big part of who I am. I am very nervous about lacrosse season ending because it will be the end ofall my years of hard work. Because of that fear I am going to make sure that I soak up every second I have left. I am looking forward to building a new team and making this season my most memorable one.

What is your favorite drill in practice? Least favorite?

My favorite drill is...steal the bacon!!

My least favorite drill would have to be "undercut."

Do you prefer running or lifting better?

I think i prefer lifting better than running because although it makes you much more sore afterwards, its not as painful at the time haha.