LFC announces the return of Women's Lacrosse to campus!

Lake Forest College is pleased to announce the start of the Women's Club Lacrosse Team for the spring of 2011. The program will be playing as a part of the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse League, (WCLL)and play in the Division 2 Northwest Region with DePaul, the University of Chicago, and Loyola University.

The Foresters will be coached by Jim Catanzaro. Coach "Cat" has spent the past four springs coaching the Men's Lacrosse Program, which he helped return to the LFC Campus in the spring of 2007. Over the past four seasons, Coach "Cat" has lead the team from independent, to being a prominent member of the Great Lakes Lacrosse League. Since joining the GLLL the Foresters are 23-9 (.710 Winning Percentage)against conference opponents. Taking over the Men's program for the Foresters will be John Combs, the former Head Coach of the Chicago Machine.

It has been a great honor coaching the Men's Club Lacrosse team. I feel that having started from scratch in 2007, to where we are now, was a tremendous accomplishment. We have established ourselves as a top contender for the league crown. I look forward to working with Coach Combs as we go through this transitionary period.

I am extremely excited about the new women's program, and where we will be able to go with it. I anticipate that we will be immediately competitive. The intereste on campus has been extremely strong and energetic. At our most recent meeting, there were 31 girls, and more than half of those interested have played lacrosse competitively before. Lacrosse is a natural fit for LFC, and it is the fastest growing sport in the country. There is no doubt in mind, that we have a great opportunity to help further cemenet Lake Forest as a Midwest lacrosse powerhouse.

When Coach Catanzaro was asked the differences between the men's and women's lacrosse programs, he replied with a smile,"They are two totally different sports. the only two things that are the same are the ball and the shape of the goals that are used. Whether you are talking about the schemes, skills, or player personalities, there is truly minimal similarities at best."

Senior CC Hayne quipped,"I have been hoping that a lacrosse program for girls would be started at LFC since my freshman year. I can't wait for us to get started."

Junior Erika Alto said,"It has been awesome to see the enthusiasm that some of the girls have for the sport. I am excited to learn the nuances of the game, and I am looking forward to seeing us play our first game!"

The Foresters will open up with a game at Wheaton College on March 16th at 7pm.