My interview was with NLL, PLL and Team Canada player, second overall draft pick in the NLL. and Rookie of the Week, Ryland Rees. Ryland plays for the Rochester Knighthawks in the NLL and isn’t drafted in the PLL until March. I chose him because I play Xbox with him and knew he would respond if I asked him. The interview with him wasn’t very professional, we were all just cracking jokes and having a good time which made the interview different from other people.
The Questions
1. Why are you passionate about your job?
It was something I grew up doing around 5 years old and my grandfather was a lacrosse player before me and being able to follow in his path was pretty cool.
2. What obstacles have you faced to get you where today?
Being cut from teams growing up, people telling me I wasn’t good enough and proving them wrong.
3. What advice would you pass on to someone inserted in what you are doing today?
Do what you love, keep your motivation, and keep it fun.
4. Would you be open to further contact from Riverside Students and if so, how can someone contact you?
Yes I am willing to let other students do this interview again, if others want to contact me they can use my Instagram @rylandrees71
or email rylandrees@gmail.com
5. What have been your pre-game meals?
Pee-wee through Midget, Mike n Ikes and a bottle of coke
Now, Chicken Alfredo with a Starbucks Iced Coffee.
6. What are the fun and not so fun aspects of your job?
Fun:
Playing games and being with your team.
Not so fun:
Training and putting in work everyday.
(Photo links)
https://www.lacrosse.com/shop/stringking-complete-2-int-defense-lacrosse-stick_A1009124
https://twitter.com/RocKnighthawks/status/1227636471160594432/photo/2
https://twitter.com/RocKnighthawks/photo