Ali Shimabuku
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Passionate, committed and competitive multi-sport athlete. Strong team player with excellent strategic lax field awareness. Respected team leader and motivator.
I started playing my lacrosse in 7th grade while also playing club soccer and basketball. My passion for lacrosse quickly became my priority and focus. Lacrosse presented me with a community unlike any other team and I really enjoyed being there. Starting so late, I worked hard and narrowed in on my defense and earned a spot on Foothill's Varsity team my freshman year. Off the field, I value the really strong friends and experiences from traveling and working with new people that lacrosse has provided. On the field, I excel at communication, clearing the ball, and hustling. I feel best after a game when I know I put all my energy on the field. Academically, I keep above a 3.5 GPA while balancing my time with varsity basketball and lacrosse. At school, I am involved in clubs and my school's television class.
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Natalie Novick
Ali is an incredible natural athlete and born defender. Her speed, footwork and communication elevate her to lead our defensive unit. She is an absolute pleasure to coach, her kindness and maturity shine through on and off the field. Ali has a true intensity and killer instinct that would flourish in a division 1 program.
Cristina Rodriguez
I have had the pleasure of coaching Ali on Varsity at Foothill HS since her freshman year and at the club level for SoCal Express Platinum and National Team for the past 3 years. Ali is a natural defender with unmatched hustle and grit. She is fearless in settled defense, with a strong LaxIQ that allows her to easily step into a leadership role and command the D. Being a multi-sport athlete and playing basketball has proven to be a major asset as well. She is a top 1v1 defender with strong footwork skills. Ali is also an integral part of the ride and transition. She has great field sense and top stick skills that allow her to feel comfortable at either end of the field. Anyone who is interested in Ali can reach out to me directly for further discussion.