Women's U20 Field

Player Profile: Jordyn Sabourin - The Importance of Teamwork

Jordyn Sabourin’s father played in the NHL, but Jordyn found her passion in lacrosse. She started playing when she was in second grade. Now at 18 years old, Jordyn plays for Georgetown University where she is entering her second year studying government.

“My dad is Canadian and he has played a huge role in athletics in my life,” Jordyn expressed. “He played hockey in the NHL, so he is very intuitive when it comes to sports. I feel very proud to be able to represent Canada in the World Cup and I cannot wait to step on the field in a Canada jersey.”

She grew up in Maryland and played varsity lacrosse with her high school, Notre Dame Preparatory School. In her senior year, her team made it to the championship and defeated McDonogh School ending their nine-season, 198-game, winning streak.

While Jordyn said she was nervous attending the first Team Canada tryout because she did not know many of the girls, the group quickly formed a good chemistry. At the 2019 Women’s Lacrosse U19 World Championship, Jordyn will be wearing number 17. It’s her lucky number, and the number she has worn throughout club, high school, and university lacrosse career.

It’s the number she will be wearing when Canada and the USA play their first game against each other on Sunday Aug. 4.

“I am very excited to be able to have the chance to defend the gold medal title for Team Canada. I am also excited to play team USA. I have a few friends on the team, so it will be a very competitive game,” said Jordyn.

Along with the goal of winning a gold medal for Canada, Jordyn hopes to help Georgetown become national champions. Already, lacrosse has afforded Jordyn some special opportunities in her 18 years.

“A unique experience I had was this past summer I went on a foreign tour to the Netherlands and South Africa with my Georgetown Lacrosse team. It was amazing to be able to play lacrosse in different countries with my best friends. We also went on a service trip while in South Africa. It was very eye-opening, and I am so grateful for the experience,” Jordyn shared.

Jordyn has also learned some important lessons from her lacrosse coach and idol, Taylor Cummings.

“Taylor was my assistant coach all throughout club lacrosse and she really taught me a lot about the draw, even in high school. She also taught me how to be a team player on and off the field,” said Jordyn, who plays midfield.

Opening ceremonies begins tonight at 6 p.m. at the Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University. Team Canada will play their first game on Friday Aug. 2 against England.

About the Canadian Lacrosse Association     

Founded in 1867, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 10 Member Associations representing nearly 85,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. The CLA's mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. The CLA oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). The CLA is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners - New Balance Athletics, Warrior Sports, NormaTec Recovery Systems, Canadian Red Cross, Westjet, RockTape, OPRO and Baron Rings - as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation. For more information on Canadian Lacrosse Association and the sport of lacrosse, visit our website at www.lacrosse.ca and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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