Lacrosse is a fantastic community that welcomes athletes from all sports. I didn't start playing lacrosse until I was a freshman in high school. I swam, played basketball, soccer, football, ping pong, and tennis before I fell in love with the game of lacrosse. While all those skill sets translated in some way to lacrosse, there were a few key factors that helped me and can help any new player become a valuable asset to their high school team.