Mike's Legacy

Mike’s Legacy

I had the pleasure of working with Mike Sennett for three years as the President of the DeSmet Lacrosse Club. Those were special years. DeSmet won their first State Championship in 1996 and again in 1997.

I was speaking with one of the other lacrosse dads today, and we commented on how many young men were lucky enough to have been coached or taught by Mike Sennett either through the DeSmet program or with the Irish Lacrosse Camp or through other programs Mike was involved in. How many young men had the opportunity to go to college and play lacrosse because of this man? It is interesting reading the remarks and blogs of past players. It is evident that they have great respect for Mike and have grown into mature young adults. This is one of Mike’s legacies.

Mike Sennett was a leader. He lead his teams with enthusiasm and conviction. He taught the lacrosse players to reach inside themselves and to accomplish things they didn’t know they could. How he was able to work with these young men and mold them into a team was no less than outstanding. The players on those teams owe Mike a debt of gratitude for teaching them the ability to push themselves and be the best they can at whatever they choose to do with their lives.

Mike Winters