Name: Rick van Kruchten
Position: Midfield
Currently playing at: Amsterdam Lions
Played at: Crazy Cows, Groningen Gladiators, Turku Titans, MDNT ’10, ‘12
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 started playing lacrosse in 2007 when I was studying in Groningen, where I played for three years before I moved to Amsterdam to finish my master Human Movement Sciences. In Amsterdam I joined the Lions, the team I currently play for. I’ve been a member of the Dutch National Team at the World Cup in Manchester (2010) and at the European Championships in Amsterdam (2012).
Congratulations with your spot on the team! What was the first thing you did when you heard?
Called my mom to tell her the good news.
What are you most looking forward to in Denver?
Playing at the highest level in Denver, USA. They love lacrosse there, which should make it an unforgettable experience.
What are your expectations for Denver?
At the last WC we finished 8th. Four years later, with the team and coaching staff we have now I expect us to at least match that performance.
How do you interpret the 2014 MDNT motto “Destination Denver and Beyond”?
I’m excited to see we are not solely working with projects (championships) anymore, but that there is also going to be attention for continued development of the best players of the country. Going to Denver is going to be huge for the program, but what we take back form that, and what we do with that afterwards, is equally important.
