Name: Jimmy van de Veerdonk
Position: Midfield
Currently playing at: –
Played at: SUNY Oneonta, Putnam Valley HS
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 live in Putnam Valley New York where I have grown up. I graduated from SUNY Oneonta, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree. I work for my fathers general contracting company in manhattan, I am working hard and pursing to own myself one day. I like to keep myself active in adrenaline sports like snowboarding, surfing, wake-boarding, snowmobiling, dirt-biking. I started playing lacrosse when I was 10 years old, and have been fully committed ever since. Played lacrosse at Putnam Valley High School in New York where I earned ALL-American. I played lacrosse in college at SUNY Oneonta a state school in New York where I earned two time ALL- American, second team my junior year and honorable mention my senior year. I have a lot of support from my family, mom dad two brothers sister and fiancé.
Congratulations with your spot on the team! What was the first thing you did when you heard?
First thing I did was call my family and let them know the great news.
What are you most looking forward to in Denver?
Playing lacrosse with players from all around the world.
What are your expectations for Denver?
Have a great time playing lacrosse and have one of the best experiences.
How do you interpret the 2014 MDNT motto “Destination Denver and Beyond”?
Unpredictable
