Graduating Student-Athlete Profile: Jarrett Lecceadone

5/28/2021 12:04:00 PM

Leading up to Daemen College's commencement ceremonies this weekend, daemenwildcats.com is profiling several student-athletes who have completed their academic coursework and/or athletic eligibility.

Jarrett Lecceadone has been a four-year member of the Daemen men's soccer team. Over the course of his career, Lecceadone has appeared in 21 games as a goalkeeper and totaled 90 saves, including 51 during during his junior season. He recorded his first two career shutouts as a senior in the unorthodox 2020 season which was delayed to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although graduating this weekend, Lecceadone will return to the program for a fifth season, competing as a graduate student next fall. Lecceadone recently caught up with daemenwildcats.com for a reflection of his time at Daemen.

D: What is the degree that you are graduating with?

JL: Bachelor's of Natural Science with a specialization in Health Promotions.

D: What is your favorite memory or memories from your student-athlete experience?

JL: Road trip karaoke with the boys on the bus trips to New York City, Washington, D.C., and Ohio.

D: What were your impressions of Daemen when you arrived compared to now?

JL: At first, I was very impressed with the campus and everything that would be available. Compared to now, I am very happy with how close I was able to get with everyone on campus.

D: What do you consider to be your most meaningful accomplishment during your time at Daemen?

JL: Getting accepted into Daemen's Physical Therapy program.

D: Who has been the most influential person during your college years, and can you describe the influence this person has had on you?

JL: My roommate and teammate, Derek Mancuso. He has been there for me every step of the way and has been a great friend. We both push each other to be the best we can be and we always have each other's backs.

D: What are your future plans?

JL: I begin the graduate portion of the Physical Therapy program here at Daemen in the fall.

D: What words of advice do you have for your underclassmen teammates and new recruits joining the program?

JL: Live it up because time really does fly!

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