Assistant Athletic Director Laura Seifert works incredibly hard behind the scenes to make sure John Carroll athletics are top-tier.

JC strives for excellence in many different areas, including on the field, off the field, in the classrooms, and in clubs. JC wants to reach a high standard in both education and athletics, and Ms. Seifert is an interval part of the process.

Being an assistant athletic director comes with more to handle than meets the eye. Ms. Seifert has to coordinate schedules for almost all 70 teams while also making sure they do not conflict.

This includes their practices, games, buses to away games, referees, and even Hudl for the film after the games. All of her hardwork is what keeps JC sports going.

However, the thing that sets Ms. Seifert apart from other athletic directors is her bond with the students and the impact she makes on them.

Ms. Seifert said, “My favorite part of my job is being able to create great bonds with the students and being able to see them every day.”

JC has a goal of being welcoming to everyone, and Ms. Seifert truly embraces that.

Not only does Ms. Seifert have a strong impact on the school, but she also makes an even bigger impact on the sports field. Ms. Seifert is the head coach of the varsity girls lacrosse team. Members of that team are highly successful on the field and in the classroom.

Regarding her favorite parts of every lacrosse season is, Ms. Seifert remarked, “Seeing how the team evolves and improves throughout the year and watching every girl individually achieve their goals.”

Ms. Seifert supports her girls and wants them to strive and succeed.

When someone is committed and driven, it generally helps the team to have more success. Ms. Seifert said, “The reason I chose to coach lacrosse is because I played in college and had a great coach. I became very passionate about the sport, and knew I wasn’t ready to give it up after college.”

Ms. Seifert works very closely with Head Athletic Trainer Erik Fabriziani, to make sure JC’s athletics are kept at their high standard.

Mr. Fabriziani said, “The two words I would think of when thinking about [her] would be caring and selfless.” Ms. Seifert said, “As part of John Carroll, we take pride in what we do both in and out of the building and help students to excel.” Ms. Seifert is someone who makes an incredible impact on everyone she encounters and undoubtedly embraces what the John Carroll School is truly about.