By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Resident Amy Rogers works as an attorney with Traveler’s Insurance and is mom to four kids ranging from ages 3 to 11. Yet, she juggles her busy schedule to be able to give back to the community.
A Baltimore native, Rogers relocated to the Boston area and has never turned back. She moved to Northborough in 2005.
Having played recreational lacrosse when she was younger, she had the basic understanding of the game. It was a natural fit when Rogers’s daughter began playing with the Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse Association (NSYLA) and Rogers decided to coach the team in 2013.
Rogers noted that lacrosse is a bigger sport in the mid-Atlantic region than in this area, but she sees steady numbers joining the sport. She has noticed some girls are looking to try something new after playing another sport like soccer for a few years.
“It is a sport you can succeed in even if you don’t start playing from the beginning,” Rogers said.
As with other sports, lacrosse is a commitment to both coaches and players. A typical season includes two weekday practices and a weekend game, a few tournaments and an end of the year jamboree. Their games generally play against league teams in the Metrowest/Central Mass. areas.
The NSYLA has the gift of being able to use Southborough’s St. Mark’s School indoor field space for pre-season practices which has been beneficial. The actual season usually runs from April through June.
Rogers finds it satisfying to see the girls’ skills improve while having fun and enjoying the game.
She feels one area for improvement is to try to recruit more Northborough participation as players and league volunteers, whether in the capacity of a coach or being responsible for league duties. Currently, the rosters are Southborough-heavy.
She insisted that there are courses and resources available for new coaches.
In addition to being involved in NSYLA, Rogers is an active member of the Northborough Community Affairs Committee. The committee is responsible for coordinating town events such as the summer concert series, town cleanup and the annual Tree Lighting which is scheduled this year for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. in the town center.
“It’s important especially for our kids to see us engage in the community and give back to the community and to show them that we also have different interests,” Rogers said.
