Get to Know University of Charleston (W.V.) Women’s Lacrosse Commit, Erica Waite

Hometown: Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

High School: Pine Richland High School

Sport: Girls Lacrosse for the Pine Richland Lady Rams

Accolades: Three-year varsity starter, plays for the True Lacrosse National Team, made the Pittsburgh National Team in 2023, a part of a WPIAL championship with Pine Richland girls lacrosse

What True Lacrosse Means to Her: It’s been incredibly enjoyable. She adores Coach Kevin White and because he’s taught her a great deal about the game and helped her improve her lacrosse IQ.

Why she chose the University of Charleston, (W.V.): It had everything she was looking for in terms of the size of the school, the distance from home, and the environment and city she will live in. She also got to practice with the team and they made her feel welcome

Potential Areas of Study: Business and Digital Media Design

Top Memories from Athletic Career: Making the Pittsburgh True Lacrosse National Team, having the chance to play lacrosse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and being in attendance for the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse semifinal round

People She Thanks for Supporting Her: Her family, teammates, and her mentor in lacrosse Coach Kevin White. “Without my family I wouldn’t be close to where I am today. I owe them everything for always being there for me, helping me get ready, driving me wherever needed and always supporting me. Coach White has also made me gain a greater love for the game of lacrosse, made the game even more fun, and has taught me so much along the way.”