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April 16, 2007
Virginia line defender Jen Holden was named to the National All-Rookie team in May of her first season, and then in August was named to the US National Developmental team. She has started every game in her collegiate career. Holden, a native of Virginia from Alexandria, and the rest of the Cavaliers will face George Mason on Tuesday, April 14. Holden ranks second on the team in ground balls and minutes played. She sat down with virginiasports.com to answer some questions about herself for the 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 coaches and family
My advice to players is: Work hard, it pays off
The best thing about the University is: The people here
My dream vacation would be: Going on a European cruise in the Mediterranian
The best advice I ever received is…. (and from whom): “The harder you work, the luckier you get”- off a poster in my room
My favorite moment in sports history (personal): When we won the ACCs
My favorite moment in sports history (overall): Going to my first Red Sox game
Best lacrosse game I have been a part of (and any details):When we won ACCs last year (a 13-8 win over No. 1 Duke)
Best lacrosse game I have ever seen:The Virginia men’s NCAA national championship game when they won in 2006.
Why I play lacrosse….:It is what I am passionate about and I love the sport
A brief summary of my early lacrosse history (introduction to the sport, etc): I was introduced to lacrosse by Ms. Callahan, my elementary school P.E. teacher
If I could invite someone to dinner, it would be (and why):McDreamy from Greys Anatomy
Why Virginia?:The team and the coaches are what attracted me to UVA and how beautiful it is here.
The most important thing I learned while playing is…..How to work as a team and work hard
QUICKSTICKSWhat is your favorite….
…movie?Step Up
…Disney movie? Mulan
…C-ville restaurant? Flaming Wok
…musician/band? Red Hot Chili Peppers
…food? Shrimp
…song? Glamorous
…UVA class? American History
…vacation spot? Caribbean
…dance move? Drop it like its hot and “the cage”
…day of the week? Saturday
…Dr. Seuss book? One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
…Crayon color? Light yellow
…sport (other than lacrosse) field hockey
…TV show? Gray’s Anatomy
…cartoon character? Bugs Bunny
…actor/actress? Charlize Theron
…sports figure?Michael Jordan
…book? The Da Vinci Code
Something that makes me unique: My grandfather was a nationally ranked tennis player until the day he died
Any community service that I do: – Boosters Program → volunteer once a week at an elementary school helping out in the classroom
Please write a quote about your time here at UVa with a the school and the team: Being a part of the Virginia lacrosse team and a part of this amazing University has been the most incredible experience of my life. I know I will not only leave UVa with a strong education but I will leave here with memories and friends that I will never forget.