The NESCAC: What Is It Like Playing in the Conference?

Last week, LRNews went behind the scenes with the Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse team for a Fall weekend, catching a glimpse of the program both on and off the field.

In Part 3 of our 5-part Wesleyan Video Series, coaches and players discuss the competitive NESCAC lacrosse experience.

At Wesleyan, the student-athlete experience is one predicated on the balance between academics and athletics. Taking in a captain’s practice on Homecoming weekend (NESCAC rules prohibit organized team activity in the Fall), it was obvious this year’s team is motivated to be a real player this season on the field.

Being a student first is stressed heavily in the program, and finding athletes that want to exceed both in the classroom and on the field provides a great window into the Division III lacrosse experience.

In the interest of disclosure, I am graduate of the University, and can attest to the excellent balance a school like Wesleyan provides a student-athlete.

THE LRNEWS WESLEYAN VIDEO SERIES:

Monday – Program Spotlight
Tuesday – Recruiting: What do Wesleyan coaches look for in players?
Wednesday – The NESCAC: What is it like competing in the conference?
Thursday – Transitioning Your Game: What are the differences between high school and DIII lacrosse?
Friday – Strength & Conditioning: What should lacrosse players focus on?