Marquette men’s lacrosse decided on Sept. 4 to join the rest of the athletics department in a one-mile march to spread awareness for racial injustice.
Jacob Hallam addressed the crowd of hundreds of Golden Eagles’ athletes with a moving speech.
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PLAYERS: Whether you are starting or sitting on the bench, your team is YOUR TEAM. It's 'we', 'us', and 'ours', not 'they', 'them', or 'their'. Win or lose, playing or sitting, you are responsible for being a good teammate, positive leader, energy-giver, and vocal encourager.
A month ago HS lacrosse coaches were on a call with a @CHSAA official who told us this school years athletic calendar wouldn’t change no matter what. Now that they’ve done the right thing & reinstated fall, it’s time give spring sports our full season & normal start times back.
10 ways to succeed with zero talent:
1. Be On Time
2. Show Up & Do the Work
3. Give Your Best
4. Be Positively Contagious
5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude
6. Seek Solutions
7. Have Passion
8. Be Coachable
9. Do More Than What’s Required
10. Believe in Yourself
10 Things ALL Players Can Do
*Lose the excuses
*Excel in your role
*Always be on time
*Display a good attitude
*Encourage team members
*Remain committed & focused
*Supply effort & energy
*Help & serve others
*Improve & be coachable
*Prepare to win
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Players - take notice of this Allen Iverson quote
"If you're struggling with your shooting, then do other things on the basketball court. Get steals, get assists, get rebounds - do anything on the court to help the team win."
Dr. Beth Graefe wasn't supposed to finish her doctoral degree requirements @gcu this spring but graduated early -- at the same time her son, Jake, a mechanical engineer @SierraNevCorp was receiving his bachelor's degree. @jgraefe8 https://t.co/RTBn73ZA3M
I was humbled to join an amazing panel of men to speak on the issue of race and inclusion in lacrosse. I look forward to more of this in the future.
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First episode June 10th 8:00 pm