Andi O'Connor
Group/League Manager
aoconnor@uslacrosse.org
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Andi works with volunteers running all of the leagues
and groups throughout the country to provide
membership, registration and support services.
At US Lacrosse since:
December 2012
Education:
B.S. Textile Marketing and Consumer Economics, University of Maryland, College Park
Employment History:
LTRC Lacrosse - Volunteer Coach, Age Group Coordinator and Program Administrator, 1993-2012
US Lacrosse - CEP Trainer, 2008-present
Maryland Athletic Club and Wellness Center - Aquatics Fitness Instructor, 2007-present
BP Packaging, Inc. - Human Resource Director, 2011-2012
STX, Inc. - Manager Women’s Sports and Apparel 1990-1994
ADP - District Manager 1987-1990
Hecht’s - 1984-1987
If you played lacrosse, when and how were you first introduced to the game?
In 10th grade at Towson High, my basketball coach was on the U.S. Women’s team and she taught me how to catch and throw after basketball.
If you played collegiate lacrosse, where?
University of Maryland, College Park, member of the first national championship team 1981
What do you like most about lacrosse?
The community, everyone that I have met through lacrosse has a kindred spirit. It is a fraternal atmosphere, friends for life.
Do you have a favorite lacrosse player?
Jen Adams and Gary Gait , both for the impact they had on the women’s game and because of the good examples they have set as players. They both have kept the game fun!
What is the name of your favorite lacrosse team?
University of Maryland Women’s Lacrosse Team – Once a Terp, Always a Terp
Do you have any hidden talents?
I made all of the window treatments in my house.
What sports do you play/did you used to play?
Softball, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, racketball... I'm willing to learn anything.
What are the three things you can’t live without?
My family, a gym, lacrosse
What’s your ideal Saturday?
Working out, watching my kids play a game or playing a game with them, hanging out with my husband and friends
What is your favorite book/magazine/newspaper/blog/etc.?
The Bible
Where in the world would you like to take a two-week-long, all-expense-paid vacation?
Hawaii or Fiji