Name: Adrian Shaproski
Position : Midfield
Currently playing at: Amsterdam Lions
Played at: Mercer Island High School, Linfield University, Seattle University
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 am somewhat of a global nomad, to which I have lived in six different countries on three different continents. However, currently Amsterdam is where I call home. Although, I spent my formative years in Seattle, Washington, USA. There I started playing lacrosse at the age of 12 years old and further honed my skills into the player I am today. I have seen and participated in the game of lacrosse from almost every possible vantage point, having coached youth and high school lacrosse, officiated, played and been an avid spectator. I came to Amsterdam to pursue my Masters in Marketing at the Vrije University of Amsterdam, wherein in December of this year I will have earned a Masters in Marketing.
Congratulations with your spot on the team! What was the first thing you did when you heard?
Started training! Championships don’t win themselves!
What are you most looking forward to in Denver?
Being able to compete at the highest level of lacrosse the world has to offer. This is truly a unique and once in a life time experience. Having the honour of representing our nation through sport and the game I love is truly something I will always cherish.
What are your expectations for Denver?
I expect nothing short of one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of not only my playing career but also in general. Much like ourselves, each competing country is representing their nation with pride and honour, wherein the best players are selected thus providing a high level of intensity and skill sets. Given the high number of entrants into the 2014 FIL Worlds, I expect that Team Nederland will finish first in its group, to which we will place at least 8th overall if not higher!
How do you interpret the 2014 MDNT motto “Destination Denver and Beyond”?
Destination Denver and Beyond is mantra in which the Dutch National Lacrosse Team abides by, wherein we are not only looking forward to the imminent challenge at hand (2014 Worlds), but rather growing the program into a top world contender in years to come.
