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posted 08/28/2010 Hi CTLF Players and Parents,
The CTLF Fall 2010 / Winter 2011 program schedule has been posted on the www.lacrossefutures.com website and can be found under the CTLF-CT/WMA/RI/NY tab under Tourn Fall '10.
In addition, information regarding the online registration process for the 5 Fall / Winter Clinic Series at the CT Sportsplex and online registration for the upcoming Fall Tournaments/Clinics to be held at a number of Northeast colleges and universities can also be found on the Tourn Fall '10 tab.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Geof
Geoffrey Kratz
CTLF Club Director
203-216-8644 (cell)
 
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posted 08/28/2010
CTLF 2012 Players and Parents
As previously advised, there will be meeting for all CTLF 2012 Players and Parents to discuss the college search and recruiting process. Here are the specifics:
When: Sunday, September 12th - 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: New Canaan High School (NCHS) - The Wagner Room - this is the multipurpose room which is down the hall from the NCHS main entrance.
Who: CTLF 2012 Players (entering your junior year of High School) should plan on attending this meeting along with one of your parents.
Directions to New Canaan High School
11 Farm Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
Merritt Parkway - Rte. 15 (Southbound and Northbound)
Exit 37; left onto South Avenue (Rte. 124 North) to New Canaan. Go to first major intersection and take a left onto Farm Road. The high school is on the left. Take a left into the second parking lot.
I-95 (Southbound and Northbound)
Exit 15; follow signs for Rte. 7 (Connector) Danbury. At Exit 2, take a right. Go to next light and take a right onto New Canaan Avenue (Rte. 123 North); follow through Norwalk to New Canaan. Pass under Merritt Parkway bridge (Rte. 15). Travel 3/10 mile and take a left onto Old Norwalk Road to four-way stop sign. Go straight onto Farm Road. At traffic light continue straight onto Farm Road. The high school is on the left. Take a left into the second parking lot.
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posted 07/30/2010
Congratulations on CTLF Summer 2010 and Information Fall 2010 / Winter 2011 Schedule
Hi CTLF Players, Parents and Friends,
Congratulations to all for a very strong Summer 2010
It truly was a team effort this summer, and your support and commitment throughout was incredible. Starting with the June 6th Maureen O'Shea Tribute at Connecticut College, on the road to compete in the heat of the June and July tournaments, traveling to Vail, and on through the Duke Camp...we truly have a great deal to be thankful for. And, just ask the 2013s how much fun staying over in a North Carolina airport can be!
To the 2011s, congratulations for all your hard work and dedication to CTLF over the years. You consistently represented CTLF with such class and we're all proud of you. We're confident that you'll have much success both academically and athletically as you head into your senior year of High School.
To the 2012s, as we talked about at The Rise tournament, it's your turn now and get ready for the demands and opportunities of your junior year. You all are well on your way!
To the 2013s, you have a summer experience of club lacrosse and a glimpse of what the lacrosse landscape looks like. Great start and we're excited about the road ahead of you over the next few years.
And, finally, to the 2014s...welcome! Just ask any CTLF current player, alum, parent, or friend what it means to wear a red/white pinny and blue/white shorts and we know you'll hear all about a proud tradition.
CTLF Fall 2010 and Winter 2011
As is our practice, we'll kick things off for the 2012s with a player / parent meeting to overview your High School junior year experience. So, please hold the date of Sunday, September 12th and stay tuned for more details.
Our Fall 2010 / Winter 2011 registration will launch on September 12th for current CTLF participants, and on September 19th for newcomers.
We are putting the finishing touches on our Fall 2010 tournament schedule and it will consists of 3 v 3s, 7 v 7s, and 12 v 12s at a number of the colleges and universities in the Northeast during October and November....as well as the New England Fall Fest set for November 7th at the North Branford Sportsplex.
Our 5 Winter 2011 clinics (11:00AM - 4:30PM) are booked at the North Branford Sportsplex for the following Sundays:
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October 24th
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February 6th
Enjoy August and Rest Up!
You all have played a great deal of lacrosse, participated in many camps / clinics, and put lots of miles on your cars. We hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy the rest of your summer, visit with family and friends, and relax a bit in August.
Thanks again for being part of the CTLF club and community...and we'll see you all in September.
Sincerely
Geof
Geoffrey Kratz
CTLF Club Director
203-216-8644 (cell)
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posted 07/12/2010 Congratulations to our CTLF 2012s for a great day of lacrosse at the Xtreme Lax tournament and for winning your division.
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posted 06/14/2010
Thank you all for making the June 6th Tribute to Maureen a very special day!!
Thank you CTLF family and friends for making the Sunday June 6th - Tribute to Maureen such a nice event. A special thanks to Connecticut College and Fran Shields for graciously hosting the day, Laurie Chabot and her crew for taking care of the refreshment and to the CTLF Alums - Katie Linhares, Emily van Buitenen, Meghan Bushnell, Rachel Stanford, Allie Duclos, Brittney Swanson and Mel Welcome - who shared wonderful moments and memories. Also, congratulations to Brittney Swanson for being the first recipient of the Maureen O'Shea Women's Lacrosse Scholarship and on her outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments.
It was great fun watching the CTLF Alums interact with our current CTLF players. Playing together on the field was a wonderful celebration and tribute to Maureen and all she made possible with her vision and dedication.
Thank you all for coming and taking part in a memorable day!!
Sincerely
Geoffrey Kratz
CTLF Club Director
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posted 04/29/2010
NEWS FROM 2010 SEASON
Colleen Olsen – Dartmouth 10 (CTLF 06, Avon HS) was named to the All-Ivy second team as was senior defender, earning her second straight selection despite missing three recent games
Shannie MacKenzie – Dartmouth 11 (CTLF 07, Greenwich HS) was named All-Ivy first team, it is her first debut as a member of the first team
Taylor Gattinella – Columbia 12 (CTLF 08, Greenwich Academy) was named All-Ivy honorable mention
Annie Read – Stanford 11 (CTLF 07, Greenwich HS) was named All-MPSF first team
MegO'Leary: Holy Cross 11 (CTLF 07 Longmeadow HS) was named All-Patriot League first team
Emily Stankiewicz: American 12 (CTLF 08 Longmeadow HS) was named All-Patriot League second team
Emily Allen: Quinnipiac 13 (CTLF 09 Glastonbury HS) made the NEC All-Rookie team this sping
Spencer Waybright: Stevens Institute of Technology 13 (CTLF 09) was named the Emprie 8 second team
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2010 Team Captains:
Lexie Hearn – Gettysburg 10 (CTLF 06, Greenwich HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Gettysburg for a second year for the 2010 season
Colleen Olsen – Dartmouth 10 (CTLF 06, Avon HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Dartmouth for the 2010 season
Amy Kelleher - Fairfield 10 (CTLF 06, Glastonbury HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Fairfield for the 2010 season
Sarah Downing: Vanderbilt 10 (CTLF 06) has been elected CAPTAIN at Vanderbilt for the 2010 season
NEWS FROM 2009 SEASON
Colleen Olsen – Dartmouth 10 (CTLF 06, Avon HS) was named IWLCA All-Northeast second team; All-Ivy second team; IWLCA Academic Squad; Academic All-Ivy. She also received Women’s Lacrosse Class of 1980 Award and Dartmouth Class of 1948 Scholar-Athlete Award. Ranked first in the Ivy League in both ground balls and caused turnovers in conference play ... Scored two goals and had two draw controls against #4 Duke, May 3 ... Scooped up five ground balls, two draws and two caused turnovers against #8 Syracuse, April 28 ... Grabbed a season-high seven ground balls against #7 Princeton on April 18 ... Tallied four caused turnovers, four ground balls and two draws in the win over #19 Cornell, April 4 ... Helped hold Brown to just one goal in a 16-1 romp on March 28 ... Caused five turnovers and had five ground balls and four draws in the win over #14 UNH, Feb. 28.
Shannie MacKenzie – Dartmouth 11 (CTLF 07, Greenwich HS) Ranked third on the team in both ground balls (31) and caused turnovers (18) ... Grabbed a career-high five ground balls and caused two turnovers against #4 Duke in the season finale, May 3 ... Picked up three ground balls and scored her first collegiate goal in the Ivy win over Columbia on April 26 ... Tallied three ground balls and caused one turnover against Harvard, April 15 ... Helped stifle #19 Cornell with four ground balls and two caused turnovers, April 4 ... Part of the defensive effort that held Brown to just one goal on March 28 ... Caused two turnovers and grabbed two ground balls in the epic overtime loss to #2 Maryland on March 18 ... Tallied three ground balls and two caused turnovers in the win over #14 UNH, Feb. 28.
Lexie Hearn – Gettysburg 10 (CTLF 06, Greenwich HS) More than doubled her career scoring total, finishing third on the team with 54 points on 35 goals and 19 assists out of the midfield...Scored a point in all but one contest, including eight in three NCCA Tournament games...Finished second on the team in ground balls (40), while finishing among team leaders in draw controls (34) and caused turnovers (17)...Opened the year with a career-high seven points against Mary Washington...Scored career-high four goals against Washington and tallied three scores against both Franklin & Marshall and Salisbury during postseason play...Scooped up six ground balls and caused four turnovers against Muhlenberg...Tabbed CC Defensive Player of the Week in mid-April.
Gaby Geronimos: Columbia 11 (CTLF 07 Greenwich HS) Started all 16 games on attack ... led the team with 12 assists ... tied for third with 36 points and 20 ground balls ... scored the game-winner in Columbia's 11-10 win at Harvard ... had a career high seven points at Bryant (four goals, three assists).
Taylor Gattinella: Columbia 12 (CTLF 08 Greenwich Academy) Started in all 16 games in the midfield ... led the team in ground balls (25) and draw controls (37) as a first-year ... finished with seven goals and three assists ... picked up five ground balls and six draw controls at Brown ... won a season-high seven draw controls in Lions' 15-14 win at Bucknell.
Allie Dulcos: New Hampshire 11 (CTLF 07 S. Windsor HS) Started all 15 games in which she played; recorded six points, all on goals; in five America East conference games, tallied two points; finished with double digits in ground balls (37), draw controls (59) and caused turnovers (21); led the team in draw controls; second in ground balls and tied for second in caused turnovers; ranked fifth in the nation in draw controls; ranked second in America East in draw controls as well as fourth in both ground balls and caused turnovers; tallied multiple DCs in 13 of 15 games; that included 11 vs. Stony Brook (03/28) and seven against both Albany (03/21) and Maryland (03/15); recorded a season-high six ground balls at Dartmouth (02/28); in the March 21 game at Albany, finished with four GB, 11 DC and three CTO
Emily Abbood: CAL 11 (CTLF 07 Moses Brown School) Notched career highs in games played (19), starts (16), points (11), goals (6) and assists 5)...score four points (1 goals, career-high 3 assists) in a 19-0 rout of Fresno State in the season opener...scooped up four ground balls against Vermont (3/13)...claimed a berth on the MPSF Academic All-Conference team.
Kristin Joyce: Union 11 (CTLF 07 Longmeadow HS) Kristin played all 19 games and led the team in points with 85. She led the team with 65 goals and four game winners with 21 assists. She had 85 shots on goal which lead to a .714 shots on goal percentage. She also collected 40 ground balls, took 40 draws and caused 14 turnovers. Kristin led the Liberty League in scoring. Additionally, she was named to be second team All American.
Abby Stohler: Union 11 (CTLF 2007 Conrad HS) She played in all 19 games and started 1 of them. She had 19 points which included 16 goals and 3 assists. She had a .781 shots on goal percentage which was among the teams best. She also had 14 ground balls and 5 takeaways.
Loveyjoy: Louisville 11 (CTLF 07 Greenwich HS): Played in all 17 games, starting in 13 of them... Third on the team with 32 goals... Scored four goals against Villanova and against Lafayette... Had 65 out her 80 shots on goal for a .812 shots on goal percentage... Scored four game winners for the Cardinals... Picked up nine ground balls to go along with her 16 draw controls and two caused turnovers... Ranked 148th in the country in goals per game and 150th in goals, making her one of four Cardinals to be nationally ranked in these categories.
Carly Miller: Villanova 11 (CTLF 07 Rye HS ) Produced an excellent sophomore season, scoring 27 goals and adding seven assists while starting each of the Wildcats' 16 games ... Finished fourth on the club in scoring ... Gained 57 draw controls and 20 ground balls ... Came up with her first five point game in a 15-14 win at Navy on March 24, scoring four goals and adding an assist ... Scored three goals and added an assist in an 11-10 win over UC Davis on April 4.
Meg O'Leary: Holy Cross 11 (CTLF 07 Longmeadow HS) Started all 16 games...earned second team All-Patriot League honors...tied for the team-lead with a career-best 25 goals, while she was second with a career-best 14 assists and a career-best 39 points...her 0.88 assists per game were 10th in the Patriot League...led the team with six free-position goals...finished third on the team with 23 draw controls, while she ranked fourth with 10 caused turnovers...also picked up 21 ground balls...posted at least one point in 14 of the 16 games...recorded three goals and one assist for four points at Bucknell (3/28)...earned Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week accolades (4/6) as she scored three goals versus Yale (4/1), while she had two goals and six assists for eight points as the Crusaders earned an 11-10 double-overtime win over Lehigh (4/4)...her six assists against Lehigh, including one on the overtime game-winner, tied the single-game school record...posted four goals in the 9-7 victory at Lafayette (4/11)...member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
Annie Read: Stanford 11 (CTLF 07 Greenwich HS) Started all 18 games in goal for Stanford ... played all 1,080 minutes of the season in net ... recorded 122 saves on the season and allowed 159 goals for a .434 save percentage ... recorded a 14-4 record in goal for Stanford.
Kimberly Segalas: Skidmore 11 (CTLF 07 King & Low-Haywood) All-Liberty League Honorable Mention selection ... Started all 15 games...Led team in goals (41), points (52) and ground balls (52)...Thoroughbred Society member (Fall '08).
Kate Gunts: New Hampshire 12 (CTLF 08 Wilton HS) Played in 16 of 19 games and was in the starting lineup 11 times; compiled a 9-5 record with a 8.18 GAA and .383 save percentage; in six America East league games (five starts), went 4-2 with a 8.11 GAA and .371 save percentage; in her collegiate debut, the season opener vs. Bryant (02/22), made two saves and earned her first win in a 19-2 victory; earned the win in overtime at Yale by making a total of five saves in the second half and overtime sessions; made 11 saves vs. Boston U. (04/01); also had double-digit saves vs. Cornell (10; 04/06) and an eight-save performance vs. nationally-ranked Vanderbilt (04/08).
Caitie Izzo: Vermont 12 (CTLF 08 Longmeadow HS) Saw action in all 17 games and earned 13 starts on defense … Finished the year with 22 ground balls, 11 draw controls and 12 caused turnovers ... Named the team's Most Improved Player.
Margaux LeBuffe: Lafayette 12 (CTLF 08 William Hall HS) Made five starts and appeared in 16 games during her rookie season...scored nine goals and added three assists for a 12-point season...also had 13 ground balls and won 16 draw controls...scored first collegiate goal vs. Columbia (3/1)...added goals in back-to-back games against Navy (3/7) and Lehigh (3/14)...had a three-point game against American (3/28) with one goal and two assists...made first collegiate start vs. Holy Cross (4/11)...scored two goals against both Longwood (4/19) and Villanova (4/21).
Mollie Mackler: Duke 12 (CTLF 08 Longmeadow HS) Played eight games and totaled 138:56 in net for Duke … held a 1-0 record … faced 57 shots as a freshman … made 31 saves while allowing 14 goals for a 6.05 goals-against average and .689 save percentage.
Kelsey Morell: Colorado 12 (CTLF 08 Fox Lane HS) Appeared in 10 of 15 games, including five as a starter … Tied for eighth with four assists, 11th with 10 points and 12th with six goals … Recorded season highs of four goals, two assists and six points during the 14-1 victory at Fort Lewis College … Scored her the first game-winning goal of her career against the Skyhawks.
Emily Stankiewicz: American 12 (CTLF 08 Longmeadow HS) Played in all 16 games, including eight starts ... recorded one goal and two assists, 12 ground balls, 15 draw controls, 15 caused turnovers ... goal came in victory over George Washington (2/25) ... picked up assists in contests versus George Mason (3/25) and Holy Cross (4/18).
Sarah Downing: Vanderbilt 10 (CTLF 06) First-team All-American... Started all 17 games... Set school records for goals scored (55) and points (81)... Led the team in scoring, goals, and assists... Fifth on the team in ground balls... Scored goals in 16 contests... Had multiple goals in 15 games... Tallied a career high, six-goal game against No. 9 Notre Dame... Had five goals against UMB, Binghamton, and Delaware... Named ALC Offensive Player of the Week after her performance against Notre Dame.
2009 Team Captains:
Lexie Hearn – Gettysburg 10 (CTLF 06, Greenwich HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Gettysburg for 2009 season
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CTLF Leads the Way - 2007 TEAM CAPTAINS
Meghan Bushnell - Cal 07 (CTLF 03, Daniel Hand HS) has been elected CAPTAIN for a second year at CAL for the 2007 season.
Caitlin Reimers - Princeton 07 (CTLF 03, Greenwich HS) has been elected CAPTAIN for a second year at Princeton for the 2007 season.
Perry Barlow - Harvard 07 (CTLF 03, Barrington HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Harvard for the 2007 season.
Brennan Joyce - Boston College 07 (CTLF 03, CSH-Greenwich) has been elected CAPTAIN at BC for the 2007 season.
Avery Lovejoy - Washington & Lee 07 (CTLF 03, Greenwich HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at W & L for the 2007 season.
Rachel Sanford - Duke 07 (CTLF 03, Greenwich HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Duke for the 2007 seaaon.
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NEWS FROM 2006 SEASON
Rachel Sanford - Duke midfielder
(CTLF '03, Greenwich HS)
named to watch list for 2006 Tewarathon Trophy
named to ACC Tournament All Star Team
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CTLF Leads the Way - 2006 TEAM CAPTAINS
Brooke Nentwig - Bowdoin 06 (CTLF 02, Westminster) has been elected CAPTAIN at Bowdoin for the 2006 season.
Kate Parker- Penn 06 (CTLF 02, Middlesex) has been elected CAPTAIN at Penn for the 2006 season.
Alana Vivolo - Boston College 06 (CTLF Coach - 2004-2005) has been elected CAPTAIN at BC for the 2006 season.
Meghan Bushnell - Cal 07 (CTLF 03, Daniel Hand HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at CAL for the 2006 season.
Caitlin Reimers - Princeton 07 (CTLF 03, Greenwich HS) has been elected CAPTAIN at Princeton for the 2006 season.
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2005 NESCAC ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
Lauren Barrett - Colby 08 (CTLF 04, Greens Farms Academy)
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Molly Wagner - Bates 08 (CTLF 04, Longmeadow HS)
Were honored as NESCAC CO-ROOKIES of the YEAR for 2005
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2005 Season IWLCA Academic Squad Honors
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Molly Brady - CAL 05 (CTLF 01, Daniel Hand HS)
Molly is currently coaching for CTLF while working on her BS at UConn in preparation for med school.
Schuyler Sokolow - Cal 06 (CTLF 02, Darien HS)
July 1, 2005
BERKELEY, Calif. - California, with a team grade-point average of over 3.0 in the 2005 spring semester, earned Academic Squad honors from the IWLCA (Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association), which also named co-captains Molly Brady and Schuyler Sokolow to its Division I National Honor Roll.
Brady, who earned the accolade for the second straight year, and Sokolow joined 150 other players on the National Honor Roll, which honors juniors and seniors who had GPAs of 3.2 or above during the 2005 spring semester.
Brady, who graduated this past May, was also named to the Academic All-MPSF Team in May. She majored in History and ended her Cal career with a 3.79 GPA. On the field, Brady helped the Golden Bears compile a 12-7 record and reach the MPSF Championship game in her senior season. The product of Madison, Conn., scored 38 points (32 goals, 6 assists) in 2005 and is Cal's fourth all-time leading scorer with 136 total points (124 goals, 12 assists).
Sokolow, an Art History major with a 3.60 GPA, was likewise on the Academic All-MPSF Team in 2005, her junior season. From Darien, Conn., Sokolow scored nine goals and started a career-high 17 games this past semester.
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NOTRE DAME
Bridget Higgins - Notre Dame 04 (Wilton HS)
Higgins is a first-time selection to the honor roll as she turned in a 3.610 grade point average in her first year of graduate school as she works toward a Masters degree in psychology. A fifth-year player, Higgins graduated from Notre Dame in May of 2004 with degrees in sociology and film, television and theatre. A three-time Dean's List student as an undergraduate, Higgins was a three-time monogram winner for the Irish, starting 28 games over the last two seasons on the Notre Dame defense. A member of two NCAA tournament teams during her career, Higgins had eight ground balls, one draw control and six caused turnovers during 2005.
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posted 04/19/2010
Hello CTLF Parents and Players,
Thank you to all the CTLF players and parents who were able to attend the meeting we had yesterday at the CT Sportsplex.
The CTLF Leadership Team is fully committed to carrying on Maureen O'Shea's mission and life passion. We are very excited about the upcoming 2010 Summer Tournament season and our team rosters are full at each year / grade level. We steadfastly remain focused on making it the most positive and rewarding experience for all participants. Our CTLF players deserve nothing less and Maureen wouldn't have it any other way. In addition, we are diligently working on our future strategies that go beyond Summer 2010 that will guide the CTLF club lacrosse program for many years to come.
CTLF Website
The CTLF website is: www.lacrossefutures.com. Please remember to check the website for news and updates. Each CTLF class has their own webpage with team information and a schedule. (Click on the "TEAMS" tab at the top of the page; in the "Season:" dropdown box click: "2009-2010"; in the "Team:" for example: dropdown box click your "CTLF Class of 2011").
CTLF Uniforms
All 2013 players will receive a CTLF reversible with their name and number as part of their registration fee. If any other player needs to purchase a replacement reversible, please email your name, reversible # and CTLF class to:
. We will also have CTLF shorts available for everyone to purchase.
June 6th Memorial for Maureen
On Sunday, June 6, 2010, there will be a Memorial for Maureen at 1pm at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT to celebrate her life. Many CTLF Alums will be flying in to participate in this event.
Thank you again for your unwavering support and commitment to CTLF.
Sincerely,
Cindy Bushnell and the CTLF Leadership Team
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posted 03/18/2010 Wednesday March 17th was a beautiful day across much of the Northeast and especially in Hanover, New Hampshire where the Dartmouth Women's Lacrosse team hosted Columbia. The players and coaches from both schools dedicated the game to the memory of Maureen O'Shea. Remarkably, between the two teams, there were a total of 9 CTLF players who were coached by Maureen and they wore red armbands in her honor. A wonderful tribute.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3XTeVtxYVI
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posted 03/15/2010 Maureen E. O’Shea, a Rye native, and a Greenwich resident for over 30 years, died Saturday, March 13, at Greenwich Hospital, following a battle with cancer. She was 56 years old.
Born May 27, 1953, in Flushing, NY, she was the daughter of Bernard and Norma O’Shea. The family moved to Rye shortly after Maureen’s birth. A 1971 graduate of Rye High School, she served as senior class President, member of the yearbook staff, Director of make-up in the Curtain Going Up Club, Editor of the Zephyr art magazine, member of the National Honor Society, President of the Girls Athletic Association, Captain of the synchronized swimming team, as well as, playing lacrosse. She matriculated to Smith College, leaving after her freshman year to marry David Moxhay, also of Rye, who she later divorced. Maureen completed her undergraduate studies at Manhattanville College, and subsequently earned her masters in Special Education from Fairfield University.
Settling in Greenwich in 1976, she became a teacher at New Lebanon Elementary School. In 1985 she left teaching to join Unum, as an insurance sales representative, eventually serving on the boards of several influential industry groups. In 1989 Maureen left Unum to start her own employee benefits consulting firm in Greenwich, Focus Consulting. She was an active member of the Greenwich Rotary Club for many years, including serving as the club’s President.
In 1994 Maureen became involved with the girls’ youth lacrosse program at the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center. Over the next several years she expanded the program from 7th & 8th grade to 1st through 8th grade, growing from a couple dozen participants to several hundred. This prompted the recognition of need for an opportunity for girls in lower Westchester and Fairfield counties to form the Fairchester Lacrosse Association (FCLA), nurturing young girls 1st through 8th grades, interested in the sport of lacrosse. She was also part of the group of coaches and parents who founded Greenwich Youth Lacrosse. In 2001 she founded the club program Connecticut Lacrosse Futures for premier high school girls’ lacrosse players from throughout lower New England and Westchester. She continued her passion for lacrosse as the varsity girls’ lacrosse coach at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, and then Rye High School. Over the years dozens of her CTLF players earned All-American and Academic All-American at both the high school and college levels, and several were selected for the women’s national team. She served on numerous national and regional committees for US Lacrosse.
Maureen is survived by her son, Chris Moxhay, and by her siblings, Brian O’Shea, Kevin O’Shea, Kathleen O’Shea, Stephen O’Shea, and Sean O’Shea. She is also survived by the hundreds of outstanding young women she mentored on and off the lacrosse field.
A celebration of Maureen’s life will be held on Saturday, March 20, at Westchester Country Club in Rye, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. A scholarship is being established in Maureen’s memory, and the family requests donations in lieu of flowers. Please make checks payable to the Maureen O'Shea Women's Lacrosse Scholarship Fund In Memory Of Maureen O’Shea, and send them to P.O. Box 5295, Greenwich, CT 06831.
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