In the universe of high school lacrosse, few names carry as much as David Gould. A dynamic playmaker and an inspirational leader, Gould has been making waves with his remarkable performances on and off.  He is ranked 25th nationally in assists with 31 and holding the top spot in Indiana lacrosse across multiple categories, he has definitely set the tone for himself as one of the top players in the country. 

Gould’s impact is not only measured in stats but also in his leadership, he added 

 “Being a leader on this team is truly an honor,” he shared. “It’s amazing to know that my name will be associated with amazing men and lacrosse players. It is truly a blessing to even be a part of this team, let alone a leader.” Gould said. 

He has supreme work ethic, and is fueled by a extreme drive to improve.  

“The thing that motivates me every day is that there is always someone better than me or working harder than me. I hate being outworked and just having that thought in the back of my mind keeps me motivated and hungry.” Said Gould. 

Handling pressure is part of the game for a player like him, but Gould embraces it.  

“It’s sometimes hard to handle the pressure because if I have a bad game, I don’t hear the end of it. Most of the time, its people thinking or saying that I am overrated. At the end of the day, people can say whatever they want—it’s not going to change the work I put in to commit to my dream school.” David stated. 

With 27 goals in just eight games this season and a total of 77 goals in his varsity career, Gould’s offensive power and knowledge clearly shows. His ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates makes him a key player and a needed asset to a team. David Gould is definitely a player to watch at the next level. 

Beyond Gould’s accomplishments, Gould understands the responsibility that comes with being a leader. Gould ended with, 

“Setting the standards and expectations for the younger kids is the most important thing I need to do as a leader. Without these standards, we wouldn’t be the winning program that we are today. If we don’t teach this to the younger kids, the tradition and the standard of winning and being great men, sons, and future husbands, it won’t continue.” Gould said