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or freshman Rachel Zietz, lacrosse has quickly learned, balancing a business on top of her
F always been a sport she is passionate about. own lacrosse practice and schoolwork is no easy
task. “The most valuable thing running a business
But, when the equipment she had purchased
for practice did not meet the standards she
work on something whenever I can whether that is
expected, Rachel decided to take matters into has taught me is time management. I find time to
her own hands. “ I saw on the bus home, or on the
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a need in the market for THE MOST VALUABLE THING weekends.” And all this
high quality lacrosse extra time certainly pays
practice equipment THAT RUNNING A BUISNESS off because not only is her
because the rebounders HAS TAUGHT ME IS TIME idea a great one, but her
and goals I was execution is also one of a
originally purchasing MANAGEMENT.” kind. “My products that I
were not holding up sell are higher quality and
to the harsh weather. I are sold at a cheaper price.
went with my idea and ordered a container of goals I first analyzed the design of my competition and
and rebounders and they began selling super fast.” then I created my own design of my products
And the instant success of her business spawned with thicker steel and 20% thicker netting to
the creation of Gladiator Lacrosse, which aims to withhold the constant practicing and weather.”
sell high quality lacrosse goals and rebounders in Rachel hopes to expand her line in the future,
order to improve players’ lacrosse skills. As Rachel and continue to produce quality lacrosse gear.
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