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April 11, 2007
Sarah Hackman is a graduate of Notre Dame Prep in Baltimore and a defender for the Virginia women’s lacrosse team. The Cavaliers rank in the top-10 nationally in scoring defense but face two top-20 teams in a pair of games this week (April 11 and 14) in Georgetown and Johns Hopkins. Hackman, who hails from Baltimore, will face a number of women who graduated from NDP and/or hail from Baltimore in these two games.
Virginiasports.com had the opportunity to sit down and interview Hackman to introduce her to Virginia fans.
Crosse checks first appeared in the United States Women’s Lacrosse Association’s newsletter in the early 1980’s and was the main source for information in the USA about women’s lacrosse. This column is named as such as a tribute to those women who paved the way for our sport.
My primary inspiration in sports is: My peers
My advice to players is: Always push yourself to do your best and you’ll never have to think “what if.”
The best thing about the University is: Its location
My dream vacation would be: Any tropical island
The best advice I ever received is…. (and from whom): “Do your best” – my Dad
My favorite moment in sports history (personal): Beating Duke for the 2006 ACC Championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
My favorite moment in sports history (overall): When the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV
Best lacrosse game I have been a part of (and any details):Coming from behind and beating UNC in overtime in the 2006 ACC Championship semi-final game.
Best lacrosse game I have ever seen: When the U.S team defeated Canada for the 1998 World Games Championship at Johns Hopkins’ Homewood Field
Why I play lacrosse….: Its exciting, makes me work hard, and it is very rewarding. I love being on a team, working hard individually and as a team to achieve our goals
A brief summary of my early lacrosse history (introduction to the sport, etc): I started playing rec in kindergarten and never stopped.
If I could invite someone to dinner, it would be (and why): Oprah
Why Virginia?: It has everything- a beautiful campus in Charlottesville, ACC athletics, a prestigious academic reputation, and I get to play lacrosse.
The most important thing I learned while playing is….. Not to over-analyze anything. It takes the fun out of lacrosse, which is why I started to play in the first place, and why I continue to play today.
QUICKSTICKS What is your favorite….
…movie? My Best Friend’s Wedding
…Disney movie? Lion King
…C-ville restaurant? Hamilton’s
…musician/band? Dave Matthews
…food? Crabs or any seafood
…song? “Sugar Magnolia”
…UVA class? History
…vacation spot? Any beach
…dance move? Crypt walk
…day of the week? Saturday
…Dr. Seuss book? Oh the Places You Will Go
…Crayon color? Turquoise
…sport (other than lacrosse) Basketball
…TV show? Grey’s Anatomy
…cartoon character? Dory in Find Nemo
…Sportscenter anchor? Chris Berman
…actor/actress? Julia Roberts
…sports figure? Lance Armstrong
…book? Catcher in the Rye
Groups I am associated with other than lacrosse: Tri-Delta
Please write a quote about your time here at UVa with a the school and the team:My time at UVA so far has been an incredible learning opportunity that has gone far beyond the classroom. I can’t imagine having a better all around experience with any other team or university community.