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Connor Knight is the starting goalie for the University of Richmond men’s lacrosse team and one of the key forces behind the Spiders’ recent success.
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, an area not traditionally known for lacrosse, Knight found his passion for the position at a young age, stepping into the goal for the first time in elementary school and quickly falling in love with the challenge.
Developing through the Dallas Jesuit program, Knight benefited from high-level goalie coaching and a strong athletic background shaped by football, where his father coached. His early training emphasized fundamentals, repetition, and mental toughness, traits that continue to define his game today.
Knight’s journey to Division I lacrosse wasn’t easy, especially coming from a non-traditional recruiting region, but his work ethic and performance earned him opportunities at the next level. After initially committing elsewhere, he ultimately found his home at Richmond, where he has grown into a reliable presence in the cage.
Known for his composure, disciplined mindset, and leadership on defense, Knight embraces the mental side of goaltending, never getting too high or too low, and always focusing on the next save. Whether making big stops, leading clears, or anchoring the defense, he plays with a team-first mentality and a deep love for the game.
Off the field, Knight remains committed to growing lacrosse and giving back, encouraging young players to find joy in the sport and stay dedicated to improvement.
Connor Knight was a presenter at the Lacrosse Goalie Summit 18 where he discussed the perfect reset routine for goalies. He also shared this incredible tidbit of how he wears his chest pad these days:
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