Lindenwood University-Belleville: 2013 Season Outlook
Dan Mertzlufft, the head men’s lacrosse coach at Lindenwood University-Belleville, stops by the MCLA Fan office for a quick rundown on what to expect from the Lynx during the 2013 season. Lindenwood-Belleville competes in the Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference at the MCLA Division 2 level. Keep up to date with the Lindenwood University-Belleville Lax homepage.
| What are 3 words that describe your team this year? | |
| Young, Focused, & Athletic | |
| How many players tried out for the team this year? | |
| 23 | |
| Roster size by position | |
| - Attack: 5 - Midfielders: 7 - Defenders: 6 - Goalies: 2 |
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| Roster size by year in school | |
| - Freshmen: 12 - Sophomores: 3 - Juniors: 3 - Seniors: 0 |
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| Where do the majority of your players come from? | |
| Missouri | |
| Team Captains | |
| Cody Johnson #5- SO- Attack- from O’Fallon Illinois. Ideal teammate. Very bright individual. Plays the game with passion and enthusiasm. Good shooter. Nick Vitale #12- Junior- Defense- From Fenton Missouri. High motor defenseman. Leads by example. Great in all aspects of the game. Cody Trella #1- Freshman- Middie-From Chandler Arizona. Played select lacrosse for Brady’s Bunch Very Athletic. Understands the game, great in transition. |
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| Can you tell us a little about your team’s goals for the upcoming season? | |
| Win the conference tournament (GRLC D. II) | |
| What’s one thing you’re most excited about? | |
| We’re in the process of building a new team from scratch. I have been able to successfully recruit kids from Missouri to California who have a passion for the game and it will be reflected in our play. | |
| Who will be the toughest teams to play in your conference this year? Why? | |
| Missouri Baptist. I know Coach Jolly is going to have his team prepared to play us. | |
| Are there any other MCLA programs that you would compare yours to? | |
| No – We are creating our own identity. | |
