Jordan Krug has dominated the competition since his freshman year at Cabrini University. Recently, Krug was named the 2018 Warrior/US lacrosse Division III Preseason Player-of-the-Year. This is a very prestigious award as Krug is only the 3rd student-athlete in Cabrini University’s history to be named of the award.
In 2016, Krug made his mark by receiving the NCAA Division III rookie of the year award, while making all CSAC first team. Krug was second in the conference in points, goals and assists as a 19-year-old freshman.
Most would think the young lacrosse player would fall into a sophomore slump, but Krug turned it up a notch his second season. In year two, Krug scored 58 goals, including the 100th of his collegiate career. With all these accolades surrounding Krug, expectations are high coming into his junior season.
“My expectations have not changed,” Krug said. “Individually, I want to be the best I can be, take every game one at a time, learning what I can do better.”
Krug went on to explain that he wants to make the team stronger as a whole, for the better of the team.
Cabrini men’s lacrosse coach Steve Colfer discussed how Krug’s confidence is a key part of his game.
“Jordan is a really hard worker and puts a lot of time in the offseason to become a better player,” Colfer said. “He is a leader by example with his work ethic. He has become a very good player for our team.”
Krug’s teammates also say he is also a tremendous leader in the locker room.
“Jordan is more of a quiet leader, but his teammates follow his lead and have learned that sometimes great leaders lead with action not words,” Colfer said.
Krug has been a focal point for the Cabrini offense, having 151 points in his first two seasons while leading Cabrini to an upset win over the 1 seed Salisbury University. Krug showed up against the 1 seed with a six-point outing.
Alex Greco, a sophomore at Cabrini University, played along Krug last season.
“He’s a great leader; he is always there to answer questions or to give good advice,” Greco said.
Greco went on to say that Krug is like a “brother” to him. Krug is always looking to improve upon his craft, even with all the accolades he has received.
Krug acknowledges that this experience is a key part in his success.
“I have played in every game since my freshman year. I have played in a lot of adverse situations as well,” Krug said.
With all the preseason hype, Krug is in line for a huge season, as is his team.
Chemistry is also a key aspect of a team’s success, which is important to Krug.
Krug said, “I have played with a lot of different players on my attack line and different middies over the years have helped me gain chemistry with different guys I play with.”
