Max Kraemer '21 Recruiting Profile

I've been playing sports for as long as I remember: t-ball, swimming, soccer, karate, basketball.  My parents felt strongly about exposing me to as many opportunities as possible, both athletic and academic.  However, nothing really stuck until I tried lacrosse in 7th grade.  I knew right away that lacrosse was "my sport".  Playing makes me feel alive and strong, both physically and mentally.   Admittedly, I am not a natural superstar.  I have to work hard and practice to acquire and maintain and improve my skills.  But, I am willing to do whatever it takes so that I can play lacrosse every day.    I am looking for a college that provides just that - an opportunity to play lacrosse every day - 2018

....I wrote the above in late 2018.  A few months later, I tore my ACL in April 2019.  I did undergo a successful surgery.  But I could not participate in my high school varsity team or any summer club team in 2019.  After sitting out a year, I was anxious to play varsity again this Spring.  The team started but things never got rolling due to COVID.  My Missouri club team, Missouri Gold Rush, was lucky enough to have several practices and attend 2 tournaments this July (2020).

The interruption caused by my injury and COVID has allowed me to realize how much I do want to play lacrosse after high school.  My goal is to obtain a position with a Midwest college team.  I