Tatum Hackenberg

Tatum Hackenberg (maiden name Coffey) played lacrosse at Penn State University from 2012-2015 where she was a 2-time All-American, then played professionally in the United Women's Lacrosse League for the Long Island Sound, and now is a coach and trainer for 3 Point Lacrosse.  She talks about growing up in Toms River, playing  soccer, basketball, and boys hockey, and not playing lacrosse until she was a Freshman in high school.  She describes her great career at Toms River North High School where she earned 12 varsity letters, scored over 300 goals in lacrosse, was 1st team All-American, and was the MVP of the Under Armor All-American game.  Tatum discusses her recruiting process, originally picking UMass,  and how she ended up at Penn State.  She then talks about her phenomenal career with the Nittany Lions, winning a Big Ten Conference Championship, making the NCAA Tournament twice,  being a 2-time All American,  meeting her now husband Christian, the former Penn State and NFL Quarterback, and how they made the relationship work through busy schedules and long distance.  Tatum explains her time as a sideline reporter in college, playing professionally for the Long Island Sound, and her goal to grow the game of lacrosse in the Toms River area through training and coaching at 3 Point Lacrosse.