January 4, 2009
by Staff Report/
After starring for the Portland LumberJax last season, Dan Dawson is spending 2009 in Boston with the Blazers. (photo: Cory Shannon/Portland LumberJax)
What’s your strongest type of shot? The overhand shot. This is the most accurate shot in lacrosse and it allows me to hide my stick behind my body, which makes it hard for the goalies to pick up my release. The overhand shot also allows me the opportunity to change the release point on my shot without changing my rotation.
Do you do stick tricks? I always have my stick in my hands trying new moves and tricks. My favorite trick is a one-handed shot between my legs.
What is the highlight of your lacrosse career? Representing Team Canada at the 2007 World Championships. Our team was fortunate enough to bring home the gold. There is no greater joy in the world than knowing you are representing an entire nation.
How did you get started playing lacrosse? I started playing lacrosse when I was 12 years old. My home town of Oakville (Ontario) didn’t have a lacrosse program, but I started playing in the sixth grade. Ever since my dad bought me my first stick, I have never been able to put it down.
What are your future goals? My main lacrosse goal is to grow the sport at the grass roots level. I have recently started my own company called Revival Lacrosse, conducting camps and clinics across Canada to promote the sport. Eventually, I would like to travel around the world to introduce lacrosse to nations that have never played the game. In the immediate future, my main goal is to bring home an NLL championship to Boston.
Pregame meal: Chicken and rice, or chicken and pasta with some fresh fruit
Visiting arena or stadium: The Wachovia Center in Philadelphia — to say they have some passionate fans is an understatement.
Practice drill: Lacrosse players are very competitive, and one-on-one drills bring out the best in everyone and offer the opportunity for future bragging rights.
Advice: Believe in your ability and you will succeed.
Teammate: Peter Lough, who was my teammate in Arizona, is someone I have always looked up to both on and off the floor. Whenever I am seeking advice, Peter is often the first person I contact.
Dinner meal: Italian food
Dessert/pig-out food: Fruit smoothie
Vacation: All-inclusive destinations in Mexico
Musical group: Bedouin Soundclash
Actor: Denzel Washington
Movie: "The Boondock Saints"
TV show: I am a reality TV junkie.
Video game: Playing BrickBreaker on my phone
Book: "Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence," by Gary Mack and David Casstevens
Sports idols growing up: Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan
Sport other than lacrosse: Hockey
Pro team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Helmet: RBK
Gloves: RBK 9K
Stick: RBK 6K
Pads: Warrior 7.0 series
Footwear: RBK Bulldodge
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