Ben Faller '13 Recruiting Profile

To whom it may concern,

My name is Ben Faller. I'm 5'7", and 150 lbs. I've been playing lacrosse since I was eight years old, so I'll be moving into my tenth season this upcoming spring. I began playing with the Mount Anthony Lacrosse Association (MALA) with Head Coach Chris Shea. The club was mainly coordinated by Barbara Morissey, and is still. Both of them created and developed the program, and I basically grew up just as the program did. Through MALA I’ve met most of my friends, and learned all of the fundamentals needed for more advanced play. Chris Shea had me first try the goalie position the first year of U-12, and even through U-14 he would incessantly ask if goalie was the right position for me, which it was. I've stuck with the position, and have played two consecutive years with the U-15 Vermont National Team. There was no team my freshmen year of high school, though my sophomore year there was, but that particular year they went to Manchester, England, and I couldn't attend due to financial issues. Through the team I've met players like John Galloway, and other amazing players and coaches whom I’ve learned an extraordinary amount from. Other than the Vermont Team I’ve also been playing at Indoor Action Sports (IAS) during the winter. There are no fall-ball teams where I live, so I play soccer in the fall and cross-country ski during the winter, which keeps me in great shape when lacrosse season finally comes.

Even though I’ve been playing lacrosse for most of my life, I’ve never been chosen as a captain. It’s never bothered me because I’m the goalie, and act as the quarterback for the team there. Although, most of my knowledge about leadership has come from Boy Scouts, and am still currently involved and am finishing with my Eagle Scout quite soon.

Personally, I can honestly say that I’ve learned the most about being a team member, and sportsmanship through lacrosse. I had the greatest difficulties my freshmen year on the varsity team, because at my high school, Mount Anthony, seniority is the biggest issue. While I did start in cage, I was constantly bullied and had to put up with a substantial amount of harassment. My coaches pushed me to be the best I could be, and ignore the nuisances, which in the end taught me so much.

The sport of lacrosse has been a major part of my life for as long as I remember. My cousin Chad Pinto, who played for McGill, has only heightened that through his shared experiences. When I go off to college, I know that academics are supposed to be my primary concern, but playing goalie for a solid team would really just make my life that much fuller, and my college experience that much more amazing.       

                                                                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                    Ben Faller