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As a two-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...
Coming out of high school, Eckert thought he had the skills necessary to succeed in Division I lacrosse but saw his size as a disadvantage. During the summer before his first year at Harvard, Eckert spent several hours in the weight room each week. With the aid of a couple...
His time at Harvard may have come to an end, but Eckert's lacrosse career is far from over. He plans to spend the summer coaching lacrosse at several different camps along the East Coast. In December, he and Crimson teammate Chris Wojcik plan to travel to Melbourne, Australia, where...
"Lacrosse is just something I love to do," Eckert says. "It will definitely be a part of my life for a long time. I can easily see myself playing on club teams until I am in my thirties, and maybe even coaching for a few years."
Unlike other things in life, Eckert says, lacrosse is unique in that he always knows exactly what he wants to do on the field. With his work ethic and ability to reach the lofty goals he sets for himself, this year's Male Athlete of the Year appears to have...