Sam Martorella

2012

Michigan

Position: Midfield

High School: Hewlett High School

Hometown: Woodmere

Region: Long Island

1. Why did you choose to commit to this college?

a. The University of Michigan was the clear choice of mine because the incredible
athletic program, academics and true college experience.
2. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone younger than you, going through the
same process?
a. Block out the haters/doubters. If you work hard and put 100% commitment into
anything you do, you will be successful
3. What was your favorite part about playing for the FLG lacrosse program?
a. The boys.
4. What peaks your interest outside of school and lacrosse?
a. Football, golf, music and movies
5. If you were stranded on a deserted island and you can only have one thing, what would it
be (you have food and water)?
a. Josephine Skriver
6. If you had to choose one super power to have, what would it be and why?
a. Telepathy because you’ll always be one step ahead of someone if you can read their minds
7. What are some of your pregame rituals and/or game day superstitions?
a. Had to re-tape my stick before every single game and listen to the same playlist.
Also had to have a glass of pickle juice before every game throughout high school
and college
8. What is your favorite surface to play on? Turf or grass?
a. Turf
9. What is your favorite breakfast meal?
a. 2 eggs over easy with bacon and home fries
10. What athlete do you idolize the most?
a. Ladanian Tomlinson
11. What is your favorite genre of music?
a. Deep House
12. What is your favorite quote?
a. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take – the GOAT
13. Who you look up to the most in life?
a. My mom. She is the strongest person I know and made me who I am today.
14. Where do you see yourself after college?
a. I am currently working at a Real Estate company called Hospitality House as an
Associate. Never take college for granted because once it’s over, it’s over. I was
ready for the next chapter of my life, and I am very much enjoying living in New
York City.

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