Mandi Rivard '23 Recruiting Profile

I began playing lacrosse when I was in 6th grade as a defender. Our team needed a goalie, and I quickly took the opportunity. I won my very first award in 2019, where my team and I became the CT Lax Regional East Champs. Since then, I have been a goalie for almost 7 years. It was the best decision I could've ever made. I play for Lax+ during the summer and fall seasons and an indoor league in the winter. I have been to multiple clinics across Connecticut and Massachusetts to improve my skills and knowledge of the sport. I am very coachable and willing to do what is asked of me. I was the varsity starting goalie for my sophomore year.  During this time, I was awarded the Coaches Award, and as well as the NCCC 2021 All-Conference Award.  Recently, I won the 2022 NCCC All-Conference Award and a MVP Award for my junior season. As of April 2022, I played in the USA Lacrosse Women's National Tournament for the Connecticut Region on May 28-29 in Balitmore, Maryland. Although lacrosse is a significant part of my life, I still make academics my main priority. I'm a hard-working student who gives her best effort with all assignments and strives to be an honors student.