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Hack
May 17, 2012, 12:40:05 AM5/17/12
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Lang on the Field
I have had the absolute pleasure of coaching Lindsay Lang
for four years and being her teammate for one of those
years. She has an extensive ultimate resume beginning in
2009, when she played on Pleiades as a 17 year old freshman.
That first year we trusted her skill set during many
valuable points at Nationals in Columbus, and she played
fantastically. Then, that summer, the Triangle sent our
first ever youth teams to the Youth Club Championships.
With a girls' team of only 11, Lang led the team to the
Finals against a Seattle team that had over 60 girls at try
outs. If I remember correctly, Queen Anne's Revenge scored
the most against Seattle's team that weekend in pool play.
The following summer, 2010, Lindsay made Team USA and
represented NC proudly as our first-ever female participant.
That same summer, she was a member of the new club team
Phoenix, which finished in quarterfinals at the USAU Club
National Championships. This spectacular year was followed
up with leading Pleiades to a quarters finish at College
Nationals in 2011 - first time for UNC since 2002 - and
securing a spot on the Atlantic Coast All-region team.
In 2011 Pleiades graduated 10 of 21 players including
Callahan winner Leila Tunnell and three other all-region
players. Did that phase second year captain Lindsay Lang?
No. She pushed the team to be better and stronger,
convinced that we were a program that would be relatively
unfazed by graduating a significant portion of our 2011
roster. Right she was...and here we are, back at the big
dance for the fifth year in a row. And, we did it
convincingly, with Lang leading the charge for the second
year in a row. I am not surprised by the accolades she has
received lately such as a nod for the Skyd All-American
team.
And, that's just Lindsay Lang on the field.
Lang off the Field
Off the field...she is a whole other animal.
She has been directing QCTU for the past three years. In
the past three years - with the guidance of Without Limits -
Lang has been the driving force to expand the tournament to
include a wider variety of teams. In 2010 the tournament
had 16 teams. The next year saw an expansion to 20
teams--plus a qualifier the weekend before which took place
in Chapel Hill and included 10 more teams. This year,
2012's QCTU and QCTU Qualifier saw the same, high number of
teams. She ran and orchestrated these tournaments
perfectly, despite uncontrollables such as epic snowstorms
and teams dropping at the last minute. Not only did she
answer all 200 phone calls personally, but she also
performed on the field, leading UNC to two consecutive
finals appearances and one championship. Because of Lang,
the size of QCTU almost doubled on the women's side,
providing more opportunity for play for all!!!
(Check out Michelle Ng's endorsement of Lang here:
http://withoutlimitsultimate.blogspot.com/2012/05/callahan-thoughts.html)
In addition to her work for the college division, she has
been a coach of the open high school team at Carrboro High
School for the past three years. In its third year, the
team took third place at the High School State Tournament.
In another effort to help the high schoolers in the area,
Lang guest coaches at Triangle Youth Ultimate League's U-20
Girls League during the winter. Lindsay Lang understands
"pay it forward" better than most and we would be wise to
take a page out of her book☺
I also have had the pleasure of being Lang's teammate. And,
I can say, without a doubt, she is the best teammate you
will ever meet. She is committed. She is selfless. She
plays for the love of the game and for her teammates. She
is coachable. And, she believes wholeheartedly in Spirit of
the Game. Lang is the type of teammate I cannot wait to be
on the line with, wear the same jersey as, and win or lose,
I wouldn't regret a second.
Lindsay Lang for Callahan!
Lindsey Hack
UNC-CH Women's Coach
--
Posted from http://www.rsdnospam.com
I have had the absolute pleasure of coaching Lindsay Lang
for four years and being her teammate for one of those
years. She has an extensive ultimate resume beginning in
2009, when she played on Pleiades as a 17 year old freshman.
That first year we trusted her skill set during many
valuable points at Nationals in Columbus, and she played
fantastically. Then, that summer, the Triangle sent our
first ever youth teams to the Youth Club Championships.
With a girls' team of only 11, Lang led the team to the
Finals against a Seattle team that had over 60 girls at try
outs. If I remember correctly, Queen Anne's Revenge scored
the most against Seattle's team that weekend in pool play.
The following summer, 2010, Lindsay made Team USA and
represented NC proudly as our first-ever female participant.
That same summer, she was a member of the new club team
Phoenix, which finished in quarterfinals at the USAU Club
National Championships. This spectacular year was followed
up with leading Pleiades to a quarters finish at College
Nationals in 2011 - first time for UNC since 2002 - and
securing a spot on the Atlantic Coast All-region team.
In 2011 Pleiades graduated 10 of 21 players including
Callahan winner Leila Tunnell and three other all-region
players. Did that phase second year captain Lindsay Lang?
No. She pushed the team to be better and stronger,
convinced that we were a program that would be relatively
unfazed by graduating a significant portion of our 2011
roster. Right she was...and here we are, back at the big
dance for the fifth year in a row. And, we did it
convincingly, with Lang leading the charge for the second
year in a row. I am not surprised by the accolades she has
received lately such as a nod for the Skyd All-American
team.
And, that's just Lindsay Lang on the field.
Lang off the Field
Off the field...she is a whole other animal.
She has been directing QCTU for the past three years. In
the past three years - with the guidance of Without Limits -
Lang has been the driving force to expand the tournament to
include a wider variety of teams. In 2010 the tournament
had 16 teams. The next year saw an expansion to 20
teams--plus a qualifier the weekend before which took place
in Chapel Hill and included 10 more teams. This year,
2012's QCTU and QCTU Qualifier saw the same, high number of
teams. She ran and orchestrated these tournaments
perfectly, despite uncontrollables such as epic snowstorms
and teams dropping at the last minute. Not only did she
answer all 200 phone calls personally, but she also
performed on the field, leading UNC to two consecutive
finals appearances and one championship. Because of Lang,
the size of QCTU almost doubled on the women's side,
providing more opportunity for play for all!!!
(Check out Michelle Ng's endorsement of Lang here:
http://withoutlimitsultimate.blogspot.com/2012/05/callahan-thoughts.html)
In addition to her work for the college division, she has
been a coach of the open high school team at Carrboro High
School for the past three years. In its third year, the
team took third place at the High School State Tournament.
In another effort to help the high schoolers in the area,
Lang guest coaches at Triangle Youth Ultimate League's U-20
Girls League during the winter. Lindsay Lang understands
"pay it forward" better than most and we would be wise to
take a page out of her book☺
I also have had the pleasure of being Lang's teammate. And,
I can say, without a doubt, she is the best teammate you
will ever meet. She is committed. She is selfless. She
plays for the love of the game and for her teammates. She
is coachable. And, she believes wholeheartedly in Spirit of
the Game. Lang is the type of teammate I cannot wait to be
on the line with, wear the same jersey as, and win or lose,
I wouldn't regret a second.
Lindsay Lang for Callahan!
Lindsey Hack
UNC-CH Women's Coach
--
Posted from http://www.rsdnospam.com
emma
May 17, 2012, 1:12:14 PM5/17/12
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Obviously Lindsay Lang is a great player, and I think that's
clear to everyone who's ever watched us play. But the thing
that I think separates her from a lot of the other top
college women I've seen play this year, is the consistent
level of greatness she maintains throughout each point she
plays. It's not about the great plays or even advancing it
at all, which she does quite her fair share of, but it's the
way that she's there for all her other teammates 100% every
minute of every point. I'm having trouble describing it, but
I'd just like to emphasize that, besides being a big
playmaker, she's also the binding that holds the team
together during each point.
Also, quick nod to her youth involvement, which I personally
feel is way way way important. She coaches a high school
team that has become one of the top teams in the state, but
that just a few years ago when I was in high school around
here, didn't even exist. That takes time, energy, and
dedication, especially when she also has to coach girls
league, captain unc, run a bunch of sizable tournaments, and
I guess go to school occasionally and be a chem/math major
or whatever ridiculous thing she does.
clear to everyone who's ever watched us play. But the thing
that I think separates her from a lot of the other top
college women I've seen play this year, is the consistent
level of greatness she maintains throughout each point she
plays. It's not about the great plays or even advancing it
at all, which she does quite her fair share of, but it's the
way that she's there for all her other teammates 100% every
minute of every point. I'm having trouble describing it, but
I'd just like to emphasize that, besides being a big
playmaker, she's also the binding that holds the team
together during each point.
Also, quick nod to her youth involvement, which I personally
feel is way way way important. She coaches a high school
team that has become one of the top teams in the state, but
that just a few years ago when I was in high school around
here, didn't even exist. That takes time, energy, and
dedication, especially when she also has to coach girls
league, captain unc, run a bunch of sizable tournaments, and
I guess go to school occasionally and be a chem/math major
or whatever ridiculous thing she does.
LLC
May 21, 2012, 6:32:40 AM5/21/12
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While you can watch one game and know that Lindsay Lang's
ultimate skills alone put her in contention of this award,
it is her exceptional strength as a teammate that makes her
deserving to receive it.
Lang is a wonderfully selfless player and person who makes
you feel good about yourself in any way she can. For
example, if she knows one of your throws is not particularly
strong (and if you have the pleasure of being her teammate
she will know your strengths and weaknesses better than you
do), and you complete that throw in a game, she will
congratulate you on that completion after the point. No
matter that she just touched the disc every other throw and
threw a cross-field hammer for a score, she will recognize
your accomplishments and be happier about yours than her
own. As another example, despite being terribly sick at
Centex (and later having to be taken to the ER), Lang still
played for us in one of our toughest games. By this I don't
mean she physically occupied space on the field while
complaining all the while, I mean that she played with a
level of heart and intensity that most players will never
attain, while cheering on and supporting her teammates as if
nothing were different. But despite the super-hero status I
often attach to Lang, and my meager attempts to put in words
what a joy it is to play with her, she would probably never
believe she deserves to be considered for this award, and it
would be perfectly within her nature to wholeheartedly
campaign for all the other nominees to win instead of
herself.
ultimate skills alone put her in contention of this award,
it is her exceptional strength as a teammate that makes her
deserving to receive it.
Lang is a wonderfully selfless player and person who makes
you feel good about yourself in any way she can. For
example, if she knows one of your throws is not particularly
strong (and if you have the pleasure of being her teammate
she will know your strengths and weaknesses better than you
do), and you complete that throw in a game, she will
congratulate you on that completion after the point. No
matter that she just touched the disc every other throw and
threw a cross-field hammer for a score, she will recognize
your accomplishments and be happier about yours than her
own. As another example, despite being terribly sick at
Centex (and later having to be taken to the ER), Lang still
played for us in one of our toughest games. By this I don't
mean she physically occupied space on the field while
complaining all the while, I mean that she played with a
level of heart and intensity that most players will never
attain, while cheering on and supporting her teammates as if
nothing were different. But despite the super-hero status I
often attach to Lang, and my meager attempts to put in words
what a joy it is to play with her, she would probably never
believe she deserves to be considered for this award, and it
would be perfectly within her nature to wholeheartedly
campaign for all the other nominees to win instead of
herself.
Britta
May 21, 2012, 6:33:06 AM5/21/12
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I met Lang a little less than three years ago as a graduate
student, when I joined Pleiades to play out the last 2
seasons of my college eligibility. Lindsay was at the start
of her sophomore year and we despite a nearly 5-year age
gap, I quickly realized she was exactly what I was looking
for.
A pinpoint, outside-in, flick huck that I would spend the
next two college and one club season chasing after.
Certainly Lang belongs in the top echelon of college players
this year. Yes, but Callahan? Let me explain.
The Callahan award isn't an MVP award, as so many have
previously argued. So, for me to argue that she is the
single most talented player in college women's ultimate is
unnecessary.
On top of living together and playing Pleiades and Phoenix
together, Lindsa y and I started something else about a
month after I met her in 2009. We, along with Heather
Zimmerman, Matt Koh and Paul Corbett started to coach a
brand new high school ultimate team in Carrboro, aptly named
the Carrboro Clams (yes, we're land-locked, yes, screaming
GO CLAMS from the sideline is as much fun as you are
imagining).
That year we believed in a 1:2 coaching ratio and took our 5
coaches and 11 players to North Carolina HS States and
placed 6th, it was a blistering weekend in Charlotte but we
were hooked, players and coaches alike. Lindsay, Heather and
I wanted nothing more than for the essence of what playing
on Pleiades means to carry over to the Clams...but we
weren't sure how exactly it would translate a team of 14-17
year old boys (we didn't have any girls until year 2).
Turns out, the spirit of the game translates pretty well to
high school boys...and the cuddling? Even better. [We found
them on the sideline at States this year playing 'human
jenga'].
We returned to states in 2011 with a couple more people and
continued to improve; however, it wasn't until 2012 that the
Clams really hit their stride.
With Lang and Heather by my side we watched as each Clam
fell in love with Ultimate and then recruited 2-3 more Clams
to the team. We attended Queen City Tune Up this spring
(er...winter, if you're from Florida), a tournament that
Lang was running while playing with Pleiades and captaining
the team. Heather and I held down the fort with frequent
visits from Lang during her byes. The Clams, with a roster
of 23 (and 3 girls!) rose from 6th seed to win the
tournament.
We won something. We called subs. We HAD subs. Mind = Blown.
Did I mention the 40mph winds that weekend? That I had
parents asking me at what point the game would be called on
account of wind?
Turns out, winning is awesome. Crazier still, winning isn't
everything. This year the Clams placed 3rd in the State with
Lindsay and I switching off clipboard/sub-calling duty and
line-calling duty with Heather.
Common coaching sideline chatter:
pull goes up
Lang: I told them to go man, backhand. What are they doing?
Heather: Looks like a zone with a box and one
Britta: What are they DOING??
Lang: Oh my god. They got a turn. Whatever. I called Max as
an endzone iso.
Britta: Max is back handling
long tense pause
Heather: WHAT ARE THEY DOING!?
gasping noises
Lang: Oh. Wow. They just scored. Ok, someone else go call
the line.
Playing ultimate is pretty awesome. Coaching ultimate with
sub-2 minutes between points to tell the line what defense
and offense to run is challenging. Watching from the
sideline as your plan doesn't always work out...or even get
put into effect requires a great deal of patience.
If you have ever covered Lindsay on the field you probably
remember a couple things
1) Your coach told you not to get broken by her IO flick
2) She never stopped running
3) If there was a call she always handled it calmly and
respectfully.
4) You probably got broken. If not by her IO flick, then by
her high release backhand.
In all honesty, what sets Lindsay Lang apart from some of
the other deserving nominees this week is that she is more
than just a good player and a good teammate. Lindsay is a
good opponent. She doesn't call fouls in the off chance that
the observer will rule in her favor. She doesn't raise her
voice to argue a call. She genuinely wants to be able to
play high-level Ultimate without compromising the Spirit of
the Game.
Anyone can play with a team, win tournaments and have a
blast. Lindsay has done that and won with a number of
different teams, beginning in high school. I personally
believe the Callahan award should go to someone who goes
beyond a teammate you want to win with; Lindsay Lang is a
teammate and co-coach I would chose over anyone else to lose
with.
How many of the nominees this year are people you would
really want to experience defeat alongside?
Together we have taken our HS team from losing nearly every
game at NC States to placing 1st at QCTU and 3rd in the
State.
So here's the crazy thing, last night we had our awards
ceremony and end of the year party with the Clams. You all
know what these are like, lots of talk about the season,
highlight reels, awards, tears, hugs, promises that next
season will be even better, etc. We drove home last night
and I realized something, not once during the four-hour
celebration did anyone mention our accolades from the
season. No one talked about winning our first tournament. No
one talked about losing in the semis to CHUF. Not one Clam,
coach or parent mentioned the actual outcome of our season.
Instead we talked about how much certain players had
improved, what our rising seniors have to look forward to,
the ridiculous potential in our freshman class, new goals
for recruiting, new tournaments to attend.
Somewhere in the past three years, Lindsay helped create a
team that went from losing all the time to winning big
games...and simultaneously created a team that cares more
about one another than either winning or losing.
Lindsay doesn't need to win the Callahan award to validate
her success as a teammate, captain and coach. However, there
is no other nominee this year who better embodies everything
this award is meant to represent than Lang.
I simply want her to be able to bookmark this thread and be
able to come back to it and remember the lives she touched
while playing and coaching Ultimate in Chapel Hill.
student, when I joined Pleiades to play out the last 2
seasons of my college eligibility. Lindsay was at the start
of her sophomore year and we despite a nearly 5-year age
gap, I quickly realized she was exactly what I was looking
for.
A pinpoint, outside-in, flick huck that I would spend the
next two college and one club season chasing after.
Certainly Lang belongs in the top echelon of college players
this year. Yes, but Callahan? Let me explain.
The Callahan award isn't an MVP award, as so many have
previously argued. So, for me to argue that she is the
single most talented player in college women's ultimate is
unnecessary.
On top of living together and playing Pleiades and Phoenix
together, Lindsa y and I started something else about a
month after I met her in 2009. We, along with Heather
Zimmerman, Matt Koh and Paul Corbett started to coach a
brand new high school ultimate team in Carrboro, aptly named
the Carrboro Clams (yes, we're land-locked, yes, screaming
GO CLAMS from the sideline is as much fun as you are
imagining).
That year we believed in a 1:2 coaching ratio and took our 5
coaches and 11 players to North Carolina HS States and
placed 6th, it was a blistering weekend in Charlotte but we
were hooked, players and coaches alike. Lindsay, Heather and
I wanted nothing more than for the essence of what playing
on Pleiades means to carry over to the Clams...but we
weren't sure how exactly it would translate a team of 14-17
year old boys (we didn't have any girls until year 2).
Turns out, the spirit of the game translates pretty well to
high school boys...and the cuddling? Even better. [We found
them on the sideline at States this year playing 'human
jenga'].
We returned to states in 2011 with a couple more people and
continued to improve; however, it wasn't until 2012 that the
Clams really hit their stride.
With Lang and Heather by my side we watched as each Clam
fell in love with Ultimate and then recruited 2-3 more Clams
to the team. We attended Queen City Tune Up this spring
(er...winter, if you're from Florida), a tournament that
Lang was running while playing with Pleiades and captaining
the team. Heather and I held down the fort with frequent
visits from Lang during her byes. The Clams, with a roster
of 23 (and 3 girls!) rose from 6th seed to win the
tournament.
We won something. We called subs. We HAD subs. Mind = Blown.
Did I mention the 40mph winds that weekend? That I had
parents asking me at what point the game would be called on
account of wind?
Turns out, winning is awesome. Crazier still, winning isn't
everything. This year the Clams placed 3rd in the State with
Lindsay and I switching off clipboard/sub-calling duty and
line-calling duty with Heather.
Common coaching sideline chatter:
pull goes up
Lang: I told them to go man, backhand. What are they doing?
Heather: Looks like a zone with a box and one
Britta: What are they DOING??
Lang: Oh my god. They got a turn. Whatever. I called Max as
an endzone iso.
Britta: Max is back handling
long tense pause
Heather: WHAT ARE THEY DOING!?
gasping noises
Lang: Oh. Wow. They just scored. Ok, someone else go call
the line.
Playing ultimate is pretty awesome. Coaching ultimate with
sub-2 minutes between points to tell the line what defense
and offense to run is challenging. Watching from the
sideline as your plan doesn't always work out...or even get
put into effect requires a great deal of patience.
If you have ever covered Lindsay on the field you probably
remember a couple things
1) Your coach told you not to get broken by her IO flick
2) She never stopped running
3) If there was a call she always handled it calmly and
respectfully.
4) You probably got broken. If not by her IO flick, then by
her high release backhand.
In all honesty, what sets Lindsay Lang apart from some of
the other deserving nominees this week is that she is more
than just a good player and a good teammate. Lindsay is a
good opponent. She doesn't call fouls in the off chance that
the observer will rule in her favor. She doesn't raise her
voice to argue a call. She genuinely wants to be able to
play high-level Ultimate without compromising the Spirit of
the Game.
Anyone can play with a team, win tournaments and have a
blast. Lindsay has done that and won with a number of
different teams, beginning in high school. I personally
believe the Callahan award should go to someone who goes
beyond a teammate you want to win with; Lindsay Lang is a
teammate and co-coach I would chose over anyone else to lose
with.
How many of the nominees this year are people you would
really want to experience defeat alongside?
Together we have taken our HS team from losing nearly every
game at NC States to placing 1st at QCTU and 3rd in the
State.
So here's the crazy thing, last night we had our awards
ceremony and end of the year party with the Clams. You all
know what these are like, lots of talk about the season,
highlight reels, awards, tears, hugs, promises that next
season will be even better, etc. We drove home last night
and I realized something, not once during the four-hour
celebration did anyone mention our accolades from the
season. No one talked about winning our first tournament. No
one talked about losing in the semis to CHUF. Not one Clam,
coach or parent mentioned the actual outcome of our season.
Instead we talked about how much certain players had
improved, what our rising seniors have to look forward to,
the ridiculous potential in our freshman class, new goals
for recruiting, new tournaments to attend.
Somewhere in the past three years, Lindsay helped create a
team that went from losing all the time to winning big
games...and simultaneously created a team that cares more
about one another than either winning or losing.
Lindsay doesn't need to win the Callahan award to validate
her success as a teammate, captain and coach. However, there
is no other nominee this year who better embodies everything
this award is meant to represent than Lang.
I simply want her to be able to bookmark this thread and be
able to come back to it and remember the lives she touched
while playing and coaching Ultimate in Chapel Hill.
Amy Gilbert
May 21, 2012, 6:32:23 AM5/21/12
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I agree with the already state opinion that Lindsay Lang
stands out for more than just being an amazingly talented
ultimate player. Of course she has beautiful hucks, pretty
throws all around, amazing skies, great defense, and is
incredibly reliable as a dump (especially for those like me
who are less comfortable with a disc in hand), but Lang is
so much more. She is a second year captain and takes that
position to heart as she bears the responsibility and
dedication it takes to lead a team.
On the field, my favorite part about Lindsay is her poise
and attitude. She embodies the idea of spirit of the game
and when she or anyone else makes a mistake, she doesn't get
upset (or at least doesn't show it) and just keeps going
knowing that our team is watching her and inadvertently
mimicking her reaction. She is such a consistent player
though that her mistakes are few and far between.
Outside of games, Lang's leadership, kindness, and desire to
see everyone reach their potential holds our team together.
As essentially THE overall leader of the team, she organizes
pretty much all that we do, runs practices when necessary
with ease, and takes all comments and complaints in stride.
She uses any helpful comments to improve whatever she can
and deals with the occasional dissatisfied person with much
poise. She motivates us at practice and after to challenge
ourselves and each other, even giving individualized
attention to make the team stronger.
Honestly Lindsay is one of my best friends. She welcomed me
to the team when I joined as a sophomore, shy and new to the
sport, and has helped me tremendously in the three years
we've now played together. She is my go-to person when I
want advice on how to improve and we've discussed how I can
better avoid getting point blocked, get less flustered when
fouled, generally make better cuts, etc.
Vote for Lindsay Lang for 2012 Callahan because she is quite
likely the greatest combination of talent, spirit, and
advocacy for the sport.
stands out for more than just being an amazingly talented
ultimate player. Of course she has beautiful hucks, pretty
throws all around, amazing skies, great defense, and is
incredibly reliable as a dump (especially for those like me
who are less comfortable with a disc in hand), but Lang is
so much more. She is a second year captain and takes that
position to heart as she bears the responsibility and
dedication it takes to lead a team.
On the field, my favorite part about Lindsay is her poise
and attitude. She embodies the idea of spirit of the game
and when she or anyone else makes a mistake, she doesn't get
upset (or at least doesn't show it) and just keeps going
knowing that our team is watching her and inadvertently
mimicking her reaction. She is such a consistent player
though that her mistakes are few and far between.
Outside of games, Lang's leadership, kindness, and desire to
see everyone reach their potential holds our team together.
As essentially THE overall leader of the team, she organizes
pretty much all that we do, runs practices when necessary
with ease, and takes all comments and complaints in stride.
She uses any helpful comments to improve whatever she can
and deals with the occasional dissatisfied person with much
poise. She motivates us at practice and after to challenge
ourselves and each other, even giving individualized
attention to make the team stronger.
Honestly Lindsay is one of my best friends. She welcomed me
to the team when I joined as a sophomore, shy and new to the
sport, and has helped me tremendously in the three years
we've now played together. She is my go-to person when I
want advice on how to improve and we've discussed how I can
better avoid getting point blocked, get less flustered when
fouled, generally make better cuts, etc.
Vote for Lindsay Lang for 2012 Callahan because she is quite
likely the greatest combination of talent, spirit, and
advocacy for the sport.
Amy Gilbert
May 21, 2012, 6:32:32 AM5/21/12
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I agree with what was stated before that Lindsay Lang stands
Hope Thomson
May 21, 2012, 5:37:55 PM5/21/12
to
The beginning of my freshman season with the UNC Pleiades
was a bit strange. I felt a little intimidated by my
sister's legacy, a little nervous about returning to
ultimate, and a little awkward interacting with a group of
women that I barely knew, or had known and now didn't, or
only knew by association...you get the point.
One of these simultaneously awkward and intimidating women
(to me, that is) was Lindsay Lang. I had played with Lang on
North Carolina's YCC team the year that we were seeded last,
and won second place with only 11 players. I had seen her
help to carry that team to a finals appearance, I had heard
of her domination on the field, I'm pretty sure that we even
shared a room on the trip...but I was also sure that she had
no memory of who I was.
As the semester progressed, I continued to be a little
frightened and overwhelmed by ultimate, and by my teammates,
especially Lang. She seemed faster, more skilled and more
knowledgeable than I could ever hope to be, and I had
absolutely no idea what to say to our fearless captain.
Then second semester rolled around, and the big spring
season reared its head...and there was a turning point.
We were running an endzone drill. I was trapped on the
sideline and we only had a couple of chances to score a goal
before being threatened with sprints. I threw my first pass
into the ground and tried to pass the disc off to someone
else when Lang told me, in the calmest, most reassuring
voice, "No, Hope. You'll have to do this in a game so try it
again."
At that moment I realized that all my intimidation and
nervousness of the first semester had been a waste of time.
I realized that a team is there to work together, to support
each other, to make each other better. I realized mistakes
at practice were okay; I wasn't going to get a withering
look or an eyeroll every time I messed up as long as I was
playing my hardest. Lang helped me realize all of that.
And since that moment she has continued to inspire me to
play for the team that I have grown to love so much. People
above me have already said it, but its completely true: she
plays for us. She plays selflessly and passionately, and
with such a force that you can't help but want to give the
exact same right back to her and everyone else sharing your
jersey.
Lang's talent and class on the field is evident; what is
truly remarkable to me is her maintenance of that fiery,
honorable character off of the field and the way that she
can so easily convey encouragement and support with a simple
head nod across a huddle. She clearly loves her team, this
sport, and the ultimate community, and to a wide-eyed
freshman rediscovering a love for ultimate, she embodies a
great player, a great teammate, and a very deserving winner
of the 2012 Callahan Award.
was a bit strange. I felt a little intimidated by my
sister's legacy, a little nervous about returning to
ultimate, and a little awkward interacting with a group of
women that I barely knew, or had known and now didn't, or
only knew by association...you get the point.
One of these simultaneously awkward and intimidating women
(to me, that is) was Lindsay Lang. I had played with Lang on
North Carolina's YCC team the year that we were seeded last,
and won second place with only 11 players. I had seen her
help to carry that team to a finals appearance, I had heard
of her domination on the field, I'm pretty sure that we even
shared a room on the trip...but I was also sure that she had
no memory of who I was.
As the semester progressed, I continued to be a little
frightened and overwhelmed by ultimate, and by my teammates,
especially Lang. She seemed faster, more skilled and more
knowledgeable than I could ever hope to be, and I had
absolutely no idea what to say to our fearless captain.
Then second semester rolled around, and the big spring
season reared its head...and there was a turning point.
We were running an endzone drill. I was trapped on the
sideline and we only had a couple of chances to score a goal
before being threatened with sprints. I threw my first pass
into the ground and tried to pass the disc off to someone
else when Lang told me, in the calmest, most reassuring
voice, "No, Hope. You'll have to do this in a game so try it
again."
At that moment I realized that all my intimidation and
nervousness of the first semester had been a waste of time.
I realized that a team is there to work together, to support
each other, to make each other better. I realized mistakes
at practice were okay; I wasn't going to get a withering
look or an eyeroll every time I messed up as long as I was
playing my hardest. Lang helped me realize all of that.
And since that moment she has continued to inspire me to
play for the team that I have grown to love so much. People
above me have already said it, but its completely true: she
plays for us. She plays selflessly and passionately, and
with such a force that you can't help but want to give the
exact same right back to her and everyone else sharing your
jersey.
Lang's talent and class on the field is evident; what is
truly remarkable to me is her maintenance of that fiery,
honorable character off of the field and the way that she
can so easily convey encouragement and support with a simple
head nod across a huddle. She clearly loves her team, this
sport, and the ultimate community, and to a wide-eyed
freshman rediscovering a love for ultimate, she embodies a
great player, a great teammate, and a very deserving winner
of the 2012 Callahan Award.
Michaela
May 21, 2012, 5:39:31 PM5/21/12
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Lindsay Lang deserves the Callahan.
The Callahan award has recently been seen as an MVP award,
which is doled out to the best male and female college
ultimate players. This award was meant to be more than that.
A great player isn't only a great player when she is on the
field; a great player is someone whose teammates love her,
is a respectful competitor, is fun to play against, and yes,
is great at ultimate.
Lindsay Lang is the player you wish you had on your team.
Lang is skilled, dedicated, and knows the game of ultimate.
That is a lethal combination, especially in college. Her
accolades are well-known. She's played on the Junior Worlds
team and on Phoenix, the elite women's club team. She is one
of the best all-around players I have ever known. She is a
great handler with a big flick huck, and isn't afraid to
move it up the field to become a dynamic cutter. Lang's
strength lies in her mark, however. She's excellent on
defense with a mark that makes you question whether you
really want to catch that disc after all. Scary, but in the
best way.
Becoming friends with Lindsay Lang is an easy thing to do.
And when I say "friends" I really mean sisters. Lang is,
perhaps one of the few, genuinely kind people I know. You
can tell her anything, and she is a great listener. She's
quick to ask you about your life outside of ultimate, share
a swim or a game of volleyball with you, or invite you for
breakfast at her place to discuss your relationship troubles
over a stack of homemade buckwheat blueberry pancakes. Yes,
it really is as good as it sounds.
Lang embodies the Callahan award. She is an immensely
skilled ultimate player, as I am sure the rest of the
nominees are. But she is more than that. She is a leader, a
helping-hand, a coach, a tournament director, a friend, and
a sister.
-Michaela
Pleiades Class of 2011
The Callahan award has recently been seen as an MVP award,
which is doled out to the best male and female college
ultimate players. This award was meant to be more than that.
A great player isn't only a great player when she is on the
field; a great player is someone whose teammates love her,
is a respectful competitor, is fun to play against, and yes,
is great at ultimate.
Lindsay Lang is the player you wish you had on your team.
Lang is skilled, dedicated, and knows the game of ultimate.
That is a lethal combination, especially in college. Her
accolades are well-known. She's played on the Junior Worlds
team and on Phoenix, the elite women's club team. She is one
of the best all-around players I have ever known. She is a
great handler with a big flick huck, and isn't afraid to
move it up the field to become a dynamic cutter. Lang's
strength lies in her mark, however. She's excellent on
defense with a mark that makes you question whether you
really want to catch that disc after all. Scary, but in the
best way.
Becoming friends with Lindsay Lang is an easy thing to do.
And when I say "friends" I really mean sisters. Lang is,
perhaps one of the few, genuinely kind people I know. You
can tell her anything, and she is a great listener. She's
quick to ask you about your life outside of ultimate, share
a swim or a game of volleyball with you, or invite you for
breakfast at her place to discuss your relationship troubles
over a stack of homemade buckwheat blueberry pancakes. Yes,
it really is as good as it sounds.
Lang embodies the Callahan award. She is an immensely
skilled ultimate player, as I am sure the rest of the
nominees are. But she is more than that. She is a leader, a
helping-hand, a coach, a tournament director, a friend, and
a sister.
-Michaela
Pleiades Class of 2011
McGuire
May 21, 2012, 11:51:41 PM5/21/12
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Lindsay Lang is the epitome of a Callahan award winner. The
award is not only about physical skill, but also
sportsmanship and leadership. For anyone who knows Lang,
you know that these are attributes that teammates, friends
and opponents all use to describe her.
I had the honor of playing with Lang for three years at UNC
and having her as my captain for my last year. She is not
only a great handler, but is also a demoralizing defender.
She will break you every time with her IO flick. On defense,
she is known to get anything in the air, but most
importantly she gets hand blocks and forces poor throws. The
most amazing thing about her is that she has the best
sportsmanship on the team. She makes fair calls and her
determination inspires everyone on the field. She has
confidence in all of her teammates, even when you sometimes
doubt yourself. She is always cheering from the sideline,
regardless if she is playing well or not because it is about
her team.
Although I am two years older, I have always told her I want
to be like her when I grow up and I truly mean that. This is
because she is able to handle so many things with such poise
that no one would be able to tell. I have always bragged to
people about how she was a captain, a biochem major, while
playing on Phoenix and the Junior Worlds team and coaching a
newly formed high school team. I never once heard Lang
complain about how much she had to do and would never have
been able to guess because she continued to be a great
leader.
Michelle Ng has helped out with QCTU the past few years and
every year she says that it is the best run tournament she
goes to. Every year, we credit that to Lang and how much
work she puts towards organizing everything. She was also a
big part in developing the QCTU Qualifier to give more teams
in the area the opportunity to play and more importantly,
against teams of similar skill level to make it more
beneficial. She is devoted to investing in the youth and
developmental teams, knowing they are the future of the
sport.
Lang is an amazing teammate and I will be forever be
grateful that I was able to play alongside her for three
years. She gives everything to this sport and I want her to
know how much we all appreciate that. Although she's been an
All-Region player and a Skyd All-American, I wish that she
could look back and know that she was recognized for what
she has done, not just in this area, but by the entire
ultimate community.
- Lauren McGuire
award is not only about physical skill, but also
sportsmanship and leadership. For anyone who knows Lang,
you know that these are attributes that teammates, friends
and opponents all use to describe her.
I had the honor of playing with Lang for three years at UNC
and having her as my captain for my last year. She is not
only a great handler, but is also a demoralizing defender.
She will break you every time with her IO flick. On defense,
she is known to get anything in the air, but most
importantly she gets hand blocks and forces poor throws. The
most amazing thing about her is that she has the best
sportsmanship on the team. She makes fair calls and her
determination inspires everyone on the field. She has
confidence in all of her teammates, even when you sometimes
doubt yourself. She is always cheering from the sideline,
regardless if she is playing well or not because it is about
her team.
Although I am two years older, I have always told her I want
to be like her when I grow up and I truly mean that. This is
because she is able to handle so many things with such poise
that no one would be able to tell. I have always bragged to
people about how she was a captain, a biochem major, while
playing on Phoenix and the Junior Worlds team and coaching a
newly formed high school team. I never once heard Lang
complain about how much she had to do and would never have
been able to guess because she continued to be a great
leader.
Michelle Ng has helped out with QCTU the past few years and
every year she says that it is the best run tournament she
goes to. Every year, we credit that to Lang and how much
work she puts towards organizing everything. She was also a
big part in developing the QCTU Qualifier to give more teams
in the area the opportunity to play and more importantly,
against teams of similar skill level to make it more
beneficial. She is devoted to investing in the youth and
developmental teams, knowing they are the future of the
sport.
Lang is an amazing teammate and I will be forever be
grateful that I was able to play alongside her for three
years. She gives everything to this sport and I want her to
know how much we all appreciate that. Although she's been an
All-Region player and a Skyd All-American, I wish that she
could look back and know that she was recognized for what
she has done, not just in this area, but by the entire
ultimate community.
- Lauren McGuire
Peanut
May 21, 2012, 11:51:31 PM5/21/12
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"In all honesty, what sets Lindsay Lang apart from some of
the other deserving nominees this week is that she is more
than just a good player and a good teammate. Lindsay is a
good opponent. She doesn't call fouls in the off chance that
the observer will rule in her favor. She doesn't raise her
voice to argue a call. She genuinely wants to be able to
play high-level Ultimate without compromising the Spirit of
the Game. "
I whole-heartedly agree with this statement. We played UNC
the other deserving nominees this week is that she is more
than just a good player and a good teammate. Lindsay is a
good opponent. She doesn't call fouls in the off chance that
the observer will rule in her favor. She doesn't raise her
voice to argue a call. She genuinely wants to be able to
play high-level Ultimate without compromising the Spirit of
the Game. "
in the semis of AC Regionals this year, and I can say that
the game was the most fun and spirited we played all
weekend. Despite the high level of play, the SOG was never
diminished with particular thanks to Lang.
Peanut
Delaware Sideshow #22
Diana Lam
May 22, 2012, 6:51:54 AM5/22/12
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My friend who has never seen ultimate, came to one of our
games when we were playing at Stanford. Later on, when I
asked her what she thought, she said "That 51 [Lang] is
really good. I just remember her doing amazing things on
the field." Even to a casual observer, Lang's skills are
obvious.
Clearly Lang has a huge huck, but what I appreciate even
more than that are her dedicated dump cuts. With Lang on
the field, I know she will be there for me when I need her,
and do everything she can to get open for me. Sure, there
is more glory in a huck, but I think what sets Lang apart is
her ability to do the somewhat thankless dump cut over and
over again because she has our backs.
She inspires the team just by being herself. I remember the
first time I layed out, I did it for Lang. Previously, my
club teammates asked why I didn't lay out, and I told them
that I just choose to run faster (although it didn't always
work out). It was a windy day at Queen City Tune-Up and we
were playing against UVA. Lang's pass to me was suddenly
being pushed down by the wind. Realizing that I my normal
method of running faster was not going to cut it this time,
I made a bid and came up with the disc. I think
sub-consciously I thought of all the times Lang bailed me
out with a dump, and realized now it was my turn to help
her. They say actions speak louder than words. I could go
on and on about how great Lang is, but I think the fact that
she was the first person who inspired me to lay out says
enough.
games when we were playing at Stanford. Later on, when I
asked her what she thought, she said "That 51 [Lang] is
really good. I just remember her doing amazing things on
the field." Even to a casual observer, Lang's skills are
obvious.
Clearly Lang has a huge huck, but what I appreciate even
more than that are her dedicated dump cuts. With Lang on
the field, I know she will be there for me when I need her,
and do everything she can to get open for me. Sure, there
is more glory in a huck, but I think what sets Lang apart is
her ability to do the somewhat thankless dump cut over and
over again because she has our backs.
She inspires the team just by being herself. I remember the
first time I layed out, I did it for Lang. Previously, my
club teammates asked why I didn't lay out, and I told them
that I just choose to run faster (although it didn't always
work out). It was a windy day at Queen City Tune-Up and we
were playing against UVA. Lang's pass to me was suddenly
being pushed down by the wind. Realizing that I my normal
method of running faster was not going to cut it this time,
I made a bid and came up with the disc. I think
sub-consciously I thought of all the times Lang bailed me
out with a dump, and realized now it was my turn to help
her. They say actions speak louder than words. I could go
on and on about how great Lang is, but I think the fact that
she was the first person who inspired me to lay out says
enough.
Aaron Warshauer
May 22, 2012, 12:08:49 PM5/22/12
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As a player for three years under Lindsay Langs supervision,
I have had the honor of learning things from her. I say
things because I can't really pinpoint one, or even a few
specific skills that came from her, but I do know she has
had a huge impact on who I am as a player- both in the way I
act on and off the field. (In a good way.) Coming into high
school ultimate my sophomore year, I didn't really know what
to expect and I was intimidated by all of the great players
on the field at my first states. I had been to practice and
I loved ultimate, but I didn't think that I really had the
skills to play well. Then I remembered how I had to guard
our coaches during our scrimmages at the end of practice,
and how Lindsay- one of the coaches I often had to guard-
was much harder to guard than any of the people I had to
guard at that tournament. It gave me confidence, as well as
showed me how great she was as a player. (If she was hard to
guard while not even trying hard at our high school
practices, I would hate to guard her during a big game.) She
has helped me countless times by improving my throws (hucks
and pulls in particular) and cutting. Her availability to
throw and practice with me is not only appreciated, but
incredible considering her many other commitments. I would
most certainly not be at the skill level I am today without
her expert advice.
Not only is she ridiculously talented, she has
great spirit. Sure, I may never have played against her, but
I can tell purely from the cheeky smile she always has on,
the way she runs in fear from our sweaty hugs after a game,
as well as the way she loves ultimate for the fun of it and
not the glory that she is (while being a fierce competitor)
just a good person. Simply put, I like her. She should get
the Callahan.
I have had the honor of learning things from her. I say
things because I can't really pinpoint one, or even a few
specific skills that came from her, but I do know she has
had a huge impact on who I am as a player- both in the way I
act on and off the field. (In a good way.) Coming into high
school ultimate my sophomore year, I didn't really know what
to expect and I was intimidated by all of the great players
on the field at my first states. I had been to practice and
I loved ultimate, but I didn't think that I really had the
skills to play well. Then I remembered how I had to guard
our coaches during our scrimmages at the end of practice,
and how Lindsay- one of the coaches I often had to guard-
was much harder to guard than any of the people I had to
guard at that tournament. It gave me confidence, as well as
showed me how great she was as a player. (If she was hard to
guard while not even trying hard at our high school
practices, I would hate to guard her during a big game.) She
has helped me countless times by improving my throws (hucks
and pulls in particular) and cutting. Her availability to
throw and practice with me is not only appreciated, but
incredible considering her many other commitments. I would
most certainly not be at the skill level I am today without
her expert advice.
Not only is she ridiculously talented, she has
great spirit. Sure, I may never have played against her, but
I can tell purely from the cheeky smile she always has on,
the way she runs in fear from our sweaty hugs after a game,
as well as the way she loves ultimate for the fun of it and
not the glory that she is (while being a fierce competitor)
just a good person. Simply put, I like her. She should get
the Callahan.
Meg
May 22, 2012, 10:36:52 PM5/22/12
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I know that this is a late post, but it has taken me ages to
think back on the six years I've known Lindsay Lang to find
what I wanted to say.
I think I can put this simply.
Last year, I went to another university, the wonderful
University of North Carolina in Asheville. I loved it there.
It's a beautiful place. Still, I knew I wanted to transfer
to UNC Chapel Hill to study and be one of the
Pleiades...eventually. I could have happily spent another
year or two in Asheville, but I decided to transfer to UNC
after just one year.
The reason for this decision was Lindsay Lang.
Lindsay graduated this May, so if I had waited another year
before coming to UNC, I would have missed the chance to play
the sport that we love with this incredible, inspiring
individual. I knew from playing with Lang at YCC in 2009
that having her as a teammate was an opportunity that I
could not pass up. She is endlessly encouraging and
incredibly kind. Having her as a captain is a complete
dream. She's a down-to-earth friend while also being a role
model (on and off the field) for everyone around her.
Lindsay Lang is the kind of person everyone hopes they will
be when they grow up.
Having Lindsay Lang on Pleiades meant to me that Pleiades is
the kind of team I could aspire to play for. You can tell
from playing with her or against her that the environment
she flourishes in is competitive and spirited. She brings
this mentality to the fields every day and it applies to
coaching as well. She is one of the head coaches for the
Carrboro Clams, a local high school team. This is why she's
the ideal candidate for the Callahan- she balances
sportiness with sportsmanship and always gives back to our
local Ultimate community.
And yes, this year has completely lived up to my
expectations. Through ups and downs, on the field and off,
Lindsay Lang is a constant positive force. She's the type of
player that the Callahan award was meant for. Every single
day she works with the team to help each player reach their
maximum potential. Lindsay Lang is more than just a team
captain. She is a selfless coach, teacher, and mentor.
After 9 months, I'm still excited (and a little surprised)
that I'm allowed to play for the same team as Lindsay Lang.
Lindsay Lang. Callahan. 2012.
think back on the six years I've known Lindsay Lang to find
what I wanted to say.
I think I can put this simply.
Last year, I went to another university, the wonderful
University of North Carolina in Asheville. I loved it there.
It's a beautiful place. Still, I knew I wanted to transfer
to UNC Chapel Hill to study and be one of the
Pleiades...eventually. I could have happily spent another
year or two in Asheville, but I decided to transfer to UNC
after just one year.
The reason for this decision was Lindsay Lang.
Lindsay graduated this May, so if I had waited another year
before coming to UNC, I would have missed the chance to play
the sport that we love with this incredible, inspiring
individual. I knew from playing with Lang at YCC in 2009
that having her as a teammate was an opportunity that I
could not pass up. She is endlessly encouraging and
incredibly kind. Having her as a captain is a complete
dream. She's a down-to-earth friend while also being a role
model (on and off the field) for everyone around her.
Lindsay Lang is the kind of person everyone hopes they will
be when they grow up.
Having Lindsay Lang on Pleiades meant to me that Pleiades is
the kind of team I could aspire to play for. You can tell
from playing with her or against her that the environment
she flourishes in is competitive and spirited. She brings
this mentality to the fields every day and it applies to
coaching as well. She is one of the head coaches for the
Carrboro Clams, a local high school team. This is why she's
the ideal candidate for the Callahan- she balances
sportiness with sportsmanship and always gives back to our
local Ultimate community.
And yes, this year has completely lived up to my
expectations. Through ups and downs, on the field and off,
Lindsay Lang is a constant positive force. She's the type of
player that the Callahan award was meant for. Every single
day she works with the team to help each player reach their
maximum potential. Lindsay Lang is more than just a team
captain. She is a selfless coach, teacher, and mentor.
After 9 months, I'm still excited (and a little surprised)
that I'm allowed to play for the same team as Lindsay Lang.
Lindsay Lang. Callahan. 2012.
Kendall
May 24, 2012, 1:05:04 AM5/24/12
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I know this is a little late, but like Meg, it's hard to sum
up a person that's had such an impact on you like Lang has
on me.
How can you possibly describe a player as all around
wonderful as Lindsay Lang? I don't think there's any
possible way to fully describe what an amazing player,
coach, and friend she is, but I'll do my absolute best to
show how much she deserves this Callahan award, and so much
more.
As many above me have stated, Lang is an AMAZING player.
Take one minute to watch her on the field, and you'll
probably see her throw her fantastic flick huck, or watch
her shut down a main handler with her stellar man-on
defense. She wouldn't even be nominated for this award if
she didn't have some truly impressive ultimate talent.
However, Lang is more than that, and that's what makes her
the best pick for this award.
Lang has many achievements inside and outside the ultimate
community. Her coaching is truly impressive. She works so
hard to help others enjoy this sport as much as she does.
Also, her tournament organization for QCTU just goes to show
how much she values this sport, and makes sure that every
team experiences the best possible playing experience.
I joined the ultimate community a few years ago through pick
up games, and tryouts for Pleiades was the first time I was
really in a structured ultimate atmosphere. During the
tryouts I got to know other players, and while I was really
intimidated by the skills I saw, the people worked hard to
get to know me. One of those people was Lindsay Lang. She
was more than willing to help me out with any question I
had, and explain this game to me that I honestly didn't know
very much about. She was actually the one to tell me that I
had made the A-team. I have spent the last two years being
constantly amazed by any compliment Lang gives me, because I
don't think I could ever measure up to such an amazing
person and player.
The best example I can think of to show Lang's dedication to
this sport and her team took place at Centex this year. She
had fallen ill on the second day of the tournament, a set
back we were not expecting. Despite this illness, when we
were down in the first game, Lang cleated up to play the
last few points. I was impressed, but not surprised by her
dedication. Lang got worse throughout the day, and actually
ended up in the ER so she couldn't play, but she cheered us
on despite her worsening condition, doing whatever she could
to instill confidence and support in the team.
Lindsay Lang is one of the most motivated and talented
people I know, and I am so grateful that I've had the
opportunity to spend two great seasons with her. She is more
than deserving of the Callahan award. I couldn't ask for a
better friend, a better sister.
up a person that's had such an impact on you like Lang has
on me.
How can you possibly describe a player as all around
wonderful as Lindsay Lang? I don't think there's any
possible way to fully describe what an amazing player,
coach, and friend she is, but I'll do my absolute best to
show how much she deserves this Callahan award, and so much
more.
As many above me have stated, Lang is an AMAZING player.
Take one minute to watch her on the field, and you'll
probably see her throw her fantastic flick huck, or watch
her shut down a main handler with her stellar man-on
defense. She wouldn't even be nominated for this award if
she didn't have some truly impressive ultimate talent.
However, Lang is more than that, and that's what makes her
the best pick for this award.
Lang has many achievements inside and outside the ultimate
community. Her coaching is truly impressive. She works so
hard to help others enjoy this sport as much as she does.
Also, her tournament organization for QCTU just goes to show
how much she values this sport, and makes sure that every
team experiences the best possible playing experience.
I joined the ultimate community a few years ago through pick
up games, and tryouts for Pleiades was the first time I was
really in a structured ultimate atmosphere. During the
tryouts I got to know other players, and while I was really
intimidated by the skills I saw, the people worked hard to
get to know me. One of those people was Lindsay Lang. She
was more than willing to help me out with any question I
had, and explain this game to me that I honestly didn't know
very much about. She was actually the one to tell me that I
had made the A-team. I have spent the last two years being
constantly amazed by any compliment Lang gives me, because I
don't think I could ever measure up to such an amazing
person and player.
The best example I can think of to show Lang's dedication to
this sport and her team took place at Centex this year. She
had fallen ill on the second day of the tournament, a set
back we were not expecting. Despite this illness, when we
were down in the first game, Lang cleated up to play the
last few points. I was impressed, but not surprised by her
dedication. Lang got worse throughout the day, and actually
ended up in the ER so she couldn't play, but she cheered us
on despite her worsening condition, doing whatever she could
to instill confidence and support in the team.
Lindsay Lang is one of the most motivated and talented
people I know, and I am so grateful that I've had the
opportunity to spend two great seasons with her. She is more
than deserving of the Callahan award. I couldn't ask for a
better friend, a better sister.
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