Dillan Mesidor '24 Recruiting Profile

A couple of years ago, my friends introduced me to lacrosse after we played some pick-up basketball. I vividly remember watching footage of Syracuse lacrosse, and instantly falling in love with the sport. However, at that time, liking a sport other than basketball or football was not widely accepted, so I slowly drifted away from lacrosse. Fortunately, when I learned that the high school I was about to enter had a lacrosse team, my passion for the sport reignited. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed because of my asthma, I couldn't pick up a lacrosse stick. However, I remained dedicated by staying connected to the sport through watching NCAA clips and Paul Rabil videos. Then came my junior year of high school, and after getting accustomed to working out, I believed I had the potential to make my school's team as a valuable off-the-bench defensive player. It was during this time that I held my first long stick, an STX that was covered in so much tape that you couldn't even see the series. Although I didn't initially make the team, I refused to give up. I approached the coach, seeking guidance on what areas I needed to improve. Since then, I have been relentlessly working on my skills, determined to continually grow and improve. What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to self-improvement. I embrace my mistakes and bad habits, relentlessly working to overcome them. I believe this, combined with my ability to be a team player, makes me a valuable asset to any team. I have only two goals for college: to study my preferred majors and to play lacrosse until my body physically can't anymore.