Introducing Team Lax Goalie Rat

Last time I ran the Lacrosse Goalie Summit in March we doubled the number the participants!

That growth was amazing and it blows my mind we were able to reach so many goalies, lacrosse goalie Moms/Dads, and lacrosse coaches in desperate need of some high quality (and free) lacrosse goalie coaching.

But at a certain point the number of questions and emails I was getting became a little too much.

Apart from all the amazing goalie tips the coaches delivered, my main takeaway from the Lacrosse Goalie Summit 3 (from a business standpoint) – I need some help!

So before this upcoming Lacrosse Goalie Summit 4 (you’re registered, right?) I sent out an email to everyone on my list seeing if there were any youth goalies interested in doing an internship with Lax Goalie Rat this Summer.

The response was amazing. Thank you to everyone who applied. I wish I could have taken you all!

Ladies and gentleman, please allow me to introduce Team Lax Goalie Rat!

If you send in a question, comment, issue don’t be surprised if you see one of these names answering you.

Max Gilyutin

Here are some facts about Max:

• 16, Brooklyn, NY
• Playing lacrosse for about 10 years and coaching younger goalies for about 2
• Part of the Israel Lacrosse organization and went on the 2019-2020 Israel Lacrosse Winter Service trip
• Speaks Hebrew and Spanish fairly well
• “One of my proudest moments in life is spotting Tewaaraton winner Pat Spencer in Delaware and taking a selfie with him through our cars”
• Enrolled in 3 AP classes in high school and is the fundraising chair for our business club
• Helped organize the Points for Patriots charity lacrosse tournament
• Also on the high school track team

Taylor Myers

Here are some facts about Taylor:

• 17, Waukee, Iowa
• Played lacrosse since eighth grade, but this was her 1st year as a goalie
• Involved in choir and varsity show choir
• Part of the National Honor Society and the National Council of Youth Leadership
• Enjoy doing portrait photography and would love to continue into college or for a possible career
• Works as a chiropractic assistant at Optimum Chiropractic and hope to pursue a future in business at the University of Iowa.

Anjali Verma

Here are some facts about Anjali:

• 14, Bedminster, PA
• Started playing lacrosse 8 years ago and fell in love with being a goalie
• Competitive swimmer and her favorite stroke is the butterfly
• Participates in band and my school’s Student Council
• Studied American Sign Language for 4 years. Taught the team how to say “cat” in sign language first meeting.
• Enthusiastic about the sport of lacrosse!

So part of the interview process I asked each intern to record a quick video introducing themselves and discussing why they would be a great fit for the internship.

Anjali definitely won the award for best video. Look at this intro:

Evan Richtsfeld

Here are some facts about Evan:

• 27, New Brunswick, Canada
• College: University of New Brunswick (2012 – 2017); BA in Sport Management w/h Business Minor, MA in Sport and Recreation Studies.
• Hometown: Trail, BC, Canada
• Career: Project Assistant & Membership Services Supervisor with University of New Brunswick Campus Recreation
• Founder of the University of New Brunswick Lacrosse Club (2014)
• 19 years of playing and coaching experience in lacrosse

Playing Experience:

• UNB Lacrosse (2014 – 2017)
• Kelowna Jr. Raiders (2010 – 2013)
• Armstrong Jr. Shamrocks (2009)
• Minor Association – West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association

Coaching Experience:

• Assistant Coach – Lions Lacrosse Club (2021 – est.)
• Head Coach & GM – New Brunswick Jr. Mavericks (2016 – 2019)
• Head Coach – Team New Brunswick U18 Field Lacrosse (2015 – 2016)

The All-Star Team

I’ve been working with this team for a few weeks now and they’re awesome.

Like I said, if you email [email protected] one of these dream teamers will likely help you out!

Looking forward to the magic we’re going to create with this team. Welcome!

Until next time!
Coach Damon

Not hiring anymore interns at this time but I definitely will be in the future. To be alerted when new opportunities arise, be sure you’re on the email list.