C.W. Post Athletic Hall of Fame 2009: David Kelly, Lacrosse
C.W. Post men's lacrosse standout David Kelly '00 will be inducted as a member of the C.W. Post Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2009 on March 26, 2009 at the Milleridge Inn.
David gave his insight into being a member of the Pioneer community.
Why did you choose to attend C.W. Post?
I wanted to a stay close to home and I knew that C.W. Post had both great athletics and academic programs.
What was your best memory as a C.W. Post athlete?
Being part of a team that felt like a family on and off the field. Developing friendships that will last a lifetime.
What did it mean to you to put on the Green and Gold at C.W. Post?
It meant that I was representing one of the top teams in Division II and knowing that teams feared us and wanted to be us. We were a team not only close but skilled. You can't get that everywhere!
What was the greatest lesson that you still carry with you today that you learned while attending C.W. Post?
If you work hard enough you can achieve anything you desire.
If you could give one piece of advice to current C.W. Post student-athletes, what would it be?
Enjoy every moment on and of the field because time goes by fast.
Are there any games that you played during your career that still stick out in you memory today?
There are many games that standout in my memory but there is one that stands out the most. Senior year (2000) National Championship game, we lost to Limestone. The score was 11-10 and I knew that was my last game in my college career. I also knew that this was the last game I would play with my family, which hurt most of all!