University of Richmond Athletics
Women's Lacrosse Particpates In Ropes Challenge
10/17/2008 | Women's Lacrosse
Oct. 17, 2008
University of Richmond, Va. -
The University of Richmond women's lacrosse team spent some time off the field last month to take on some obstacles up in the air at the Challenge Discovery Ropes Course on campus.
The program - Team Odyssey - is offered by the University's Recreation and Wellness Center and focuses on team-building exercises and bringing out characteristics that reinforce strong relationships.
"We felt very fortunate as a team to take part in a team bonding event on our campus," said Head Coach Sue Murphy. "The Challenge Discovery Ropes Course was a wonderful opportunity for individuals to show different personality skills while working in a team setting."
The course offers a variety of team challenges that take place 20 to 35 feet in the air. Teamwork is paramount to the completion each challenge and the players recognized the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.
"The ropes course was an unforgettable experience that pushed my teammates
and myself to physical and mental challenges most of us had never seen
before," said sophomore Anne Ryan."I truly realized how strong of a force a unit could become when you come together towards a common goal. We had a great time while
learning a lot about each other and ourselves."
Added senior Mandy Friend, "Working together in such a vulnerable setting brought out sides of myself and my teammates that we would've never found otherwise."
Murphy is hoping that these characteristics will carry over to the playing field as the Spiders look to reclaim the Atlantic 10 title this spring.
"I personally witnessed particular players find an opportunity to lead in a different way then on the lacrosse field," she said. "I was most impressed with the team and how they took care of each other."
The lacrosse team will participate in the George Mason Tournament this weekend in Fairfax, Va.
