Future Olympian: Dominic Moreschi (Lacrosse)

DOMINIC MORESCHI

AGE 12

How long have you been involved in lacrosse?

I have been playing for about seven years. I think I played my first youth lacrosse game when I was four or five years old.

What do you like best about it?

Lacrosse is a fast game and I like that no game is ever the same. My teammates are from different schools around Gainesville like Kanapaha, Queen of Peace Catholic Academy and Oak Hall School. I like meeting new people and making new friends.

What team do you play for?

Locally, I play for The Gainesville Redhawks and Florida Generals. My travel team is North Florida Stars. My positions are midfield and face-off.

Would you like to go to college or the Olympics and continue on in lacrosse?

I want to play high school lacrosse at Oak Hall School and definitely want to play college lacrosse.

Who is your athlete inspiration?

My older brother Michael. He is a junior at Oak Hall School and plays for the team. My professional idol in lacrosse is Paul Rabil. He is an awesome player.

Share anything else you would like us to know!

My dad and uncle both played lacrosse growing up in Virginia, so lacrosse is in the family. Also, both of my sisters play lacrosse. My dad, brother and I like to watch college lacrosse on television too. Basketball and soccer are other sports that I like to play but lacrosse is my favorite sport.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lacrosse was designated a medal sport in the 1904 and 1908 Olympics.