Rachel Vallarelli

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Rachel Vallarelli is an American lacrosse player. In 2019, she became the first woman in history to be invited to the NLL U.S. Elite Combine.[1]

Career

From 2012 to 2015, she attended the University of Massachusetts.[2][3] In her final season at the university, she was named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year, and she finished her career with 8th-best goals against average in NCAA history.[4][5]

In 2019, she was invited to try-out for the New York Riptide, but failed to make the cut.[6] She was then drafted by the Whitby Steelhawks of the Canadian Arena Lacrosse League.[7]

Personal life

Vallarelli has a degree in sports management.[8]

References

  1. 1."Rachel Vallarelli: 'I Exist to Inspire Others Around Me'". www.uslaxmagazine.com.
  2. 2.Saade, Joey. "Rachel Vallarelli's career-year in net anchors tournament-bound Minutewomen".
  3. 3."AMHERST — As she sits on the bus from the team hotel to College Park, Maryland, senior goalie Rachel Vallarelli".
  4. 4."Rachel Vallarelli, Field + Box Goalie – Going Offsides". October 9, 2020.
  5. 5.Fierro, David (October 22, 2018). "Vallarelli hired as Greenwich High girls lacrosse coach". GreenwichTime.
  6. 6."UMass alum Rachel Vallarelli gets shot at men's lacrosse league". November 30, 2019.
  7. 7."Rachel Vallarelli and The Journey to (Men and Women) Pro Lacrosse - LGR Episode #64 | Lax Goalie Rat". laxgoalierat.com.
  8. 8."Rachel Vallarelli - Women's Lacrosse". University of Massachusetts Athletics.