Full Name:   Raul Mendy Position:   Defense Height:    6’3 Weight:   215 High School Team:   University School Club Team:   Swashbucklers Lacrosse Honors:   2014 All-American   Highlight video?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBLURnrC5-E   FLN – What kind of college experience are you looking for? I was looking for a smaller scale school with high emphasis on academics, but still having great competition with lacrosse which is why I chose Tufts.   FLN – How Would You Describe Your Game? I am a very aggressive defenseman, and I love taking the ball away, but I am disciplined and make sure to play body first and good 1v1 defense. I communicate loudly and try to coordinate the defense, and I enjoy pushing transition and generating offense during clears.   FLN – What Was Your First Lacrosse Experience? I was in 7^th grade when a friend and teammate Eddie Hurrowitz tried to convince me Lacrosse was tougher than football and I disagreed. I tried out the next day and fell in love with the sport.   FLN – Who Was Your Biggest Lacrosse Influence? Coach K was my first middle school coach and walked me through my first year. Then Coach Jan Northrop And Coach Andrew Bolger guided me through my high school career teaching me everything I know.   FLN – Which College/Pro Players Do You Like Watching The Most? I enjoy watching Tucker Durkin. He is such a disciplined Defenseman who rarely gets beat because of his aggressiveness. I learn a lot by just watching him play.   FLN – What Is Your Lacrosse Goal For the 2015 season? I hope to lead U-School to an undefeated season, and then making it to Districts and winning the district title.   FLN – What would you like your teammates to say about you? I am a leader and I have a desire to win. I am very committed and love my team.   Favorite Meal:   Tacos Favorite TV Show:  The Mentalist Favorite Sport Besides Lacrosse:  Football FLN – What is the last song you downloaded?   Bicycle Song – Red Hot Chilli Peppers FLN – What celebrity would you most like to meet?   2Pac (Author’s Note – Tupac for those of the author’s age; not sure where they’ll meet though . . .) FLN – What Hobby Or Interest Do You Have That Would Surprise People Who Know You?    I played chess competitively until I was 10.   Thank you Raul for participating!