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...Mike Eckert knows all about goals...
...When Eckert was a freshman at Pittsford-Mendon High School in upstate New York, he developed a four-year plan to become an All-American and to have the option to attend any college in the nation. By the time he graduated, Eckert could check both of these off of the list...
When recruiting season rolled around during the summer after Eckert's junior year, Harvard coach Scott Anderson was among those actively pursuing the highly-touted prospect. Eckert's talent impressed Anderson, but what was most apparent was the athlete's unusual work ethic...
...sport athlete in high school, Eckert was the starting quarterback for the Pittsford-Mendon football team. It became clear, however, that lacrosse was his true passion. Eckert's determination to become one of the best young players in the nation led to two team MVP awards, four All-County All Star teams, a place on the All-American team and a 15-2 season to end his high school career...
...think a lot of that has to be attributed to the heat," Eckert said...