Enrolled at Eastern in the fall of 2010… spent 2008/09 at Saint Michael’s College, where she appeared in ten matches with four starts for the 4-10 Division II team in 2009… defender had 15 ground balls, nine caused turnovers and three draw controls for the Purple Knights... 2013 tri-captain..
High School: Four-year lacrosse player… played under former Eastern letterwinner Mark Landers… all-conference as a senior who helped the program to its second conference title in three years… member of team which reached state semifinals a sophomore… all-academic as a junior..
PERSONAL: born Rachel E. Meotti May 31, 1990 …Parents: Sue and Tom …Major: Psychology …Career Objective: Human Resources …Residence: South Glastonbury, CT...
RACHEL...REVEALED
Favorite aspect of Eastern: Playing lacrosse
Favorite athlete of all time: Eli Manning
Favorite professional sports team: NY GMEN
The hardest class you’ve ever taken at Eastern: Health Psychology
Favorite subject in school: Lacrosse
Most beneficial aspect of college life: Meeting new people
The funniest comedian: Nick Swardson
Greatest coach of all time in any sport, at any level: Jim Calhoun
The greatest sports moment of all time: Super bowl XLII, especially the helmet catch
Biggest problem facing the world: Hate
Choice for a last meal: Breakfast
Should student-athletes receive an annual stipend for their service to their school? If so, how much?: Yes, but I’m not sure how much
Favorite college sports team, other than your own: Uconn Men’s Basketball
If you could go to any sporting event in the world, which would it be?: The Super bowl
Last movie you’ve seen: Pitch Perfect
Favorite musical artist: David Matthews Band
Favorite actor: Marky Mark
Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite sporting event you’ve ever attended: NY Giants game
Favorite Olympic sport to watch: Snowboarding or Hockey
Best advice you’ve ever received: Face everything head on
Eastern’s biggest rival: Keene State
Your biggest rival: Anyone on Keene State
Pet peeve: Not saying “please” and/or “thank you”
Your goals for the upcoming season: Make it to NCAA’s
If you could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Anywhere tropical
Favorite pizza topping: CHEESE
