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Health & Fitness

Meet the Seniors: Spotlight on Defenseman Michael Ferri

Age Mike started playing lacrosse: 8

Person who most influenced Mike in his lacrosse career and why: David Pope had the most influence on Mike's lacrosse career because he was the first one to convince Mike that he could be a great defenseman one day if he worked at it.  Mike is also grateful to Peter Black, Hal Sizer, and many other coaches he had over the years.

Favorite psych tune: It changes depending on the day.

Any pre-game rituals: Full Tilt

Most memorable moment in Mike's Simsbury High School lacrosse career: There are so many memories that it is too hard to pick a specific one.

Mike's biggest fans: his parents and grandparents

Favorite class at Simsbury High School: Coach Jim Martocchio's history class

Other activities and/or sports at Simsbury High: Mike played soccer freshman year.

Advice for new lacrosse players: Do not anger Coach Wilson.

Post high school plans: Mike is taking a PG year at KMS to train and compete in ski racing and then will attend Colby College in Maine for Division I skiing.

Aspirations to play lacrosse in the future:  Mike is looking into playing lacrosse at Colby.

Random fact about Mike: He likes to ski fast.

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