Name: Rick Emondts
Position: Defense / LSM
Currently playing at: Amsterdam Lions
Previously played at: MDNT U19
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where do you live? What do you do in daily life? When did you start playing lacrosse?
I’m Rick, 23 years old and I live in Amsterdam. I am currently working at Nike and will move to Barcelona in September to study there. I started playing lacrosse approximately four years ago. After two years I got the chance to play for the DNT U19 at the World Cup in Finland. This was an amazing experience and I’m grateful for the opportunity to once again represent the Netherlands this summer in Denver.
Congratulations with your spot on the team! What was the first thing you did when you heard?
Messaged my parents and girlfriend they should starting looking at tickets for Denver.
What are you most looking forward to in Denver?
Intense high quality lacrosse and representing The Netherlands.
What are your expectations for Denver?
Top 8 or higher.
How do you interpret the 2014 MDNT motto “Destination Denver and Beyond”?
Destination Denver is great way of showing to Dutch Lacrosse what the MDNT program is capable of. This serves as an example that the MDNT approach works. Beyond – it will provide a solid foundation for the future as it will attract more players and remain a healthy organization.
