Ingrid Boyum was fairly matter-of-fact when asked how she wound up as a goalie.
Boyum took up lacrosse in fifth grade and after a few practices the head coach asked if anyone was willing to try goalie since the first player selected did not like the assignment. Boyum volunteered to step into the cage primarily because she was tired of hearing the previous occupant “whine” about getting hit by balls.
Boyum’s close friends and teammates on the Navy women’s lacrosse team say that story fits her personality. Boyum is the type of person who makes a decision then follows through.