Lacrosse Preiview

Connor Donohue
Entertainment Editor

The Rangeview Boys Lacrosse team starts a new season with high standards and a new head coach. James Frawley will be stepping in as both the new coach, but also a highly experienced person with a huge career in the sport. A veteran both as a player and a coach, he has been involved in Lacrosse for approximately 14 years.
“My goals as a coach are to get new players up to speed, to improve skills, and knowledge of the game,” said Frawley.
“I respect him, he really wants to make a change and he is dedicated to the team,” said Matthew Kotarbinski, a senior midfielder for the team. “He wants us to not just be a team but a family,” said Kotarbinski.
Frawley will be joined by his son Clayton and Buddy Ferreira to coach the 2010 varsity squad. Both Clayton and Ferreira are experienced Lacrosse players in both college and high school.
“Buddy knows what he is doing, he is helping to make me division one caliber,” said junior defenseman Jeff Virgin.
As for the season, the boys are hoping to improve their record and work ethic for the new season. Coming off a 2-13 record and losing key players like Charles Tucker and Michael Richie, the boys are looking ahead.
With this loss, comes bright new prospects. “The people I expect to step it up the most are the new guys,” said Kotarbinski, “they show up all the time with a positive and coachable attitude.”
One of these new players is senior defenseman Doron Mitchell. Mitchell might be more known for his theatre and choir involvement, but this year he hopes to break that mold.
“I hope to gain the respect of the whole team,” said Mitchell, “I look up to players like Brian Bakke, Garrett Sullivan, Jeff Virgin, and Patrick Carr who are great leaders on the field. Bakke, Sullivan, and Virgin are much more seasoned players with a lot of experience. Pat (Carr) is more vocal.” All four players along with Kotarbinski and senior Forward Michael Espinosa are returning Varsity starters. Sullivan, Virgin, and Bakke are also the teams three captains.
“I’m not opposed to changing, adding, or removing captains later on in the season based on their effort and performance,” said Frawley.
As for games, both the team and the coach have solid mindsets going into them.
“Our mindset going into the game is to focus on the people who are playing and getting them comfortable moving and passing the ball, to use a technique called off-ball movement, and to practice relation on the field,” said Frawley.
“I really want the senior players to make it their best season possible, to go out with a bang,” said Kotarbinski. With a new coach, hardworking players, and a positive attitude, the hope of a winning season is present.
“Our main goals are to win and play hard, but mostly to have a positive, successful season,” said Kotarbinski.