From Colorado to Team Canada, Lauren Spence’s Journey

Lauren Spence, Loyola Maryland standout and Team Canada goalkeeper, shares her journey from Evergreen, Colorado, to becoming one of the top goalies in college lacrosse and an international gold medalist. In this episode of Beyond the Highlight, she breaks down goalie training, mental preparation, and what it takes to compete at the Division I and international level.Lauren walks through her development in Colorado, the impact of club lacrosse on her path, and how she earned her role as a starting goalkeeper at Loyola. She explains how she prepares for games, how she handles pressure, and what separates elite goalies from the rest.The conversation also covers her experience winning a gold medal with Team Canada, the transition from Colorado lacrosse to the international stage, and how she is now coaching the next generation at Denver. This episode is built for players, parents, and coaches who want clear insight into goalie development, recruiting, and high level performance.Topics include goalie training, save percentage and performance metrics, recruiting and player development, Team Canada lacrosse, NCAA women’s lacrosse, Colorado lacrosse, and youth goalie coaching.If you want to understand how a player goes from local development to the international stage, this episode gives you a clear look at the path and the work behind it.