One and One Podcast

Kyla Sears

September 07, 2022 Bridget B.
One and One Podcast
Kyla Sears
Show Notes

Kyla Sears played lacrosse at Princeton University from 2018-2022 and became the program's all-time leading scorer. She talks about growing up in Skaneateles, New York, getting into lacrosse through her father, and her great career at Skaneateles High School where she won 2 State Championships, played in the Under Armor All-American Game, and came back from 2 knee injuries to win the 2017 National Player of the Year award. Kyla discusses her recruiting process and choosing Princeton because of the high academics, athletics, and the connection to her grandfather who was an alum. She details what it was like playing for Head Coach Chris Sailer, singing the National Anthem before every home game, Princeton's dominance in the Ivy League, and playing in the NCAA Tournament. Kyla then talks about the pandemic ending her junior season early in 2020, the tough decision she and her teammates made to defer a year in 2021 to maintain Ivy League eligibility, what she did during her off year, and coming back after a 2 year layoff, the pressure the team felt to send Coach Sailer off on a high note, and the phenomenal senior season that it was. She closes the episode off by talking about her decision to not take a 5th year of eligibility, getting a job she's excited about, and moving to New York City.