Get to Know Caldwell University Women’s Lacrosse Commit, Gia Fernandez

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Name: Gia Fernandez

Hometown: Irwin, Pennsylvania

High School: Norwin High School

Sport: Lacrosse. Fernandez began playing in the seventh grade and is now beginning her junior season of high school.

Position: Attacker

Accolades: She was named all-section honorable mention last season at Norwin

Club: Pittsburgh Premiere Lacrosse Club (PPLC) “PPLC has done so much for me as a player and person overall. Being coached by such incredible women who all know what it takes to play at the next level is an unbeatable environment to be in. The coaches expect us to work hard and push ourselves to get better every practice, and from this expectation, I’ve grown tremendously as an athlete.”

Commitment: To continue playing lacrosse at Caldwell University. Caldwell is a a private institution located in Caldwell, New Jersey. The Cougars compete at the NCAA Division II level as part of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). The institution is home to around 2,200 students.

Why She Chose Caldwell: “I chose Caldwell due to the atmosphere of the team, the location, and the small class sizes.”

A Shoutout to Her Coaches: “I’ve had many great coaches throughout my career, but I’d like to thank my Norwin coaches; Coach Kloos and Coach Kami, and my PPLC coaches, Coach Beth and Coach Emily. A special thanks to Coach Katrina who helped me tremendously with my recruitment process as well.”

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