Life as a Laxer

"Growing up as a young boy lacrosse was a game I learned to play which was new and exciting.  I played the game out of pure love and enjoyment. Not knowing lacrosse would become a major part of my life.  I was given an opportunity to play at the #4 ranked school in the country, Towson University.  I wasn't highly recruited but grateful for the unbelievable opportunity.  This opportunity turned into the best possible thing that could have ever happened to me.  I red-shirted as a freshmen, and went on to be a four year starter.  Here I was able to become a two time captain, an All American and win three conference championships.  After graduating I was drafted 20th overall in th MLL Draft to the Denver Outlaws, and once again I was in unfamiliar waters.  I had always wondered if I had the ability to make it to the highest level and play professional lacrosse.  Growing up it was a distant dream but never thought the day would actually come.  So I packed my bags and drove across the country to live in Denver the mile high city.  I joined the Outlaws in week three of the season and was immediately put to use.  I played in every game making it to the championship were we fell a little short losing to the Philadelphia Barrage.  Adjusting to the speed of the game I realized I could play and was left wanting just more than playing.  I wanted to win that championship that I chased for four years in college.  Soon after the season ended I was picked up in the later rounds of the NLL Draft to the Colorado Mammoth.  Due to a sports-hernia and surgery I was put on IR for the season.  In my second season with the Outlaws we made it all the way back to the playoffs losing to Philly in overtime once again.  Now that I knew I can play and survive in the MLL I would like to take my game to the next level.  You have to continually get better or some one else will come in and take your spot.  Playing professional lacrosse in this country takes a lot of sacrifice for not alot of money.  Most of us work during the day and have to train at night and travel on the weekends to play.  It is a major commitment but also a great accomplishment that I am proud of.  Never trying to settle my next goal is a MLL championship. (Casey Cittadino)"  This is the true story as a professional athlete, as a laxer and as Casey Cittadino.

 

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