Q&A with Lindsay Doxtator

Lacrosse sensation Lindsay Doxtator (Southwold, Ont.), 27, will graduate from Western as the most decorated player in team history. But her journey is not over yet as she has announced her intentions to return as a coach for 2010. A national runner-up for the Tom Longboat Award in 2010, she will continue to be a leader in the community for years to come.

Q: What are you doing for the summer?
A: Summer Student Coordinator, Oneida Nation of the Thames

Q: What is your current major and concentration at Western?
A: Health Sciences (graduated)

Q: Are you returning to Western for 2010-11?
A: Only to assist with the Western women's lacrosse team

Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: a) athletically: I will continue with all sports, concentrating on field lacrosse to prepare for the next World Cup
b) career: To assist in the overall health and wellness of Aboriginal youth. Currently I am working as the Summer Student Program Coordinator for Oneida Nation of the Thames Employment & Training.
c) general: Continue with helping the sport of lacrosse grow in Southwestern Ontario, as well as being a community mentor and helping youth further their education and athletic goals.

Q: What is your fondest memory as a Mustang?
A: Defeating the Laurier Golden Hawks to win the 2009 OUA Championship 

Q: Who was the biggest influence during your time at Western?
A: Having participated athletically on two different varsity teams and having three different coaches, all with very different coaching styles, helped me in a developmental capacity. Not only as a player, but as a future coach. Witnessing what worked for teams, and what didn't, heavily influenced the attitude I brought to the field / ice. I felt that their leadership styles complimented the different levels of growth I was achieving at their respective times.

Q: What other offers/options were you presented with when choosing a post-secondary instituion?
A: n/a

Q: What would you say to someone thinking about considering Western for post-secondary institution?
A: There are great opportunties all around, educationally, athletically, and socially.

Q: Years remaining at Western:
A: 0

Q: What is your most embarrassing moment as a Mustang?
A: I had spare time before practice one day and went to Thompson to play wall ball, an activity I encouraged all my teammates to do if they ever have spare time. While practicing my weak side, I didn't catch the ball cleanly and it clipped my lip. I showed up to practice with a swollen lip, and having to explain to everyone what had happened was pretty embarrassing.

Q: Who is your funniest teammate or coach during your time at Western?
A: There are a few names that come to mind. Teammates Dana Kosec, Carrie White, and Brianna Van Der Mark. Coaches Derek Yost and Chris Reade

Q: Who is your teammate who is most likely to succeed in your sport?
A: Freshman Lauren Crape (Calgary). She has made the short list for the U-19 Team Canada lacrosse team so far, and having witnessed her develop her skills this past season, she's well on her way to compete regularly on the international level.

Q: Do you have any superstitions or rituals (pre-game, in-game or post-game)?
A: For every sport I play, whether hockey, baseball, or lacrosse, I always have to put my left skate/cleat on first.  I'll feel "off" for the entire game if I put the right side on first.