As the weather gets warmer in SF, spring season sports are beginning to ramp up. One sport in particular that’s gaining more popularity is Women’s Lacrosse. SHC’s Women’s Lacrosse program was established in 2010, and former player Skylar Simpson ‘17 is currently in her 5th season as Head Coach. Interest in Women’s Lacrosse at SHC increases every year, and the team is excited to welcome new players to keep up with this enthusiasm.
The Emerald interviewed Varsity Women’s Lacrosse players Tess Corvera ‘26 and Chelsea Blair ‘26 to learn more about how their season is going so far.
Emerald: What does a typical day for you look like in-season?
Tess: Usually, we get to school and put our equipment in the locker room. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, if we don’t have a game later on, we have lifting with Coach Peuse during lunch. Then, practice is either immediately after school or later in the evening, usually at the Practice Field or Lang Field. If we have away games, we take the bus together to the opposing school, which is always fun.
Chelsea: Also, we have started weekly team meetings where we talk about our personal goals for the season as a team, which helps us become a stronger team in general.
Emerald: Once you get home after practice or a game, how do you manage your time/academics?
Tess: Having an afterschool activity like lacrosse definitely gives me more of a structure, so I am forced to procrastinate less.
Emerald: How do you prepare for a game mentally and physically?
Tess: Mentally, it’s mainly bonding with my teammates and making sure we’re all on the same page and building a good positive energy to hype us up. Physically, I trust in the skills I’ve built up during practice.
Chelsea: I prepare for games mentally with music because it helps me focus and hypes me up for the game. Physically, I prepare by warming up before the game starts with things like 8-meter shots and 7v7 scrimmages.
Emerald: How would you describe the lacrosse team’s culture?
Tess: I would describe it as energetic, supportive, and welcoming.
Chelsea: Our team’s culture is really supportive because everyone on the sidelines during games is always cheering for our players and hyping them up, as well as after the games, when we’re congratulating each other.
Emerald: What is some advice you’d give to someone who wants to try out for the team next year?
Chelsea: Just put yourself out there and try it. Usually everyone always starts on the same playing field, so if you’ve never done lacrosse before, you won’t be alone. Lacrosse takes a little bit to get used to, but when you do, it is so fun.
Emerald: What are some important lessons lacrosse has taught you?
Tess: Last year during my sophomore season, I was injured for most of the season, so I had to sit out for many games. During one game, when I was talking to JV’s Coach Andrew, he told me a really important life lesson: don’t stress about the things you can’t control. This has stayed with me and has become an important part of my life in lacrosse and beyond.
Chelsea: I think lacrosse has taught me to not let my fears get in the way. Putting myself out there and trying it introduced me to this game that I now love. I think that whole experience made me more comfortable with trying something new.
As the season gears up, the enthusiasm, dedication, and teamwork on the lacrosse field is clear. Make sure to visit shcathletics.com to catch SHC Women’s Lacrosse at their next game. Go Irish!
