Meet the New Hokies: Sam Cifra

As the Hokies approach the 2024 season, get to know the newest faces of Virginia Tech lacrosse.
 
Sam Cifra
Goalie 
Blue Bell Pa.
The Hill School
 
What did the beginning of your lacrosse journey look like? 
I started in fifth grade with my rec league. From there, I just joined a club team and then here I am!
 
What did your club lacrosse experience look like for you and who did you play for? 
I played for NXT and I really enjoyed my time there. My coach was awesome and some of the girls on my team ended up being my closest friends. 
 
How have you been able to translate your high school lacrosse experience to now playing here at Virginia Tech? 
I would say playing for different teams you get a feel for different team structures and see how different people react to things, which is super helpful. So being on a couple different teams on different levels has helped me to adapt quicker to what we do now and how to be the best teammate I can. 
 
What has been your favorite part of practice so far? 
I really enjoy the team culture, we are all super close. I know I can talk to anybody. I also really enjoy our little goalie world vibes we have going on at practice, that's always super fun. 
 
What are your academic goals while at Tech? 
Right now, I'm just trying to find something I am passionate about, and that I can see myself spending my future years on. 
 
Why did you end up committing to Virginia Tech? 
We have such a great school and I really enjoyed the campus, but the people here really sealed the deal and made it my home.