Alex Gladding | Defense | Pompano Beach, Fla.
Q: Why did you choose to commit to Vandy?
Gladding: “Vandy has been my dream school since I was little. Nashville is such a great city to be in. Everyone is always so nice. The campus is amazing and it does not get too cold.”
Q: What are your academic goals while at Vanderbilt and longterm?
Gladding: “I am unsure exactly what I want to do in the future but am excited for the challenge that Vanderbilt and its academics bring. They offer a lot of great courses and opportunities that I can’t wait to explore.”
Q: What made you decide you wanted to continue lacrosse in college?
Gladding: “I have always loved lacrosse since I started and knew I didn’t want to finish it after high school. I love the competitiveness of the sport and the relationships that lacrosse has given me and I wanted to continue that in college.”
Q: What would you say your biggest strength as a player is?
Gladding: “My biggest strength is being able to adapt to new environments and new teams.”
Q: What about Nashville are you most excited to explore?
Gladding: “I am excited to try new restaurants and explore the shopping.”
Q: What are your hobbies outside of lacrosse?
Gladding: “I love to go boating with my family and my friends.”
Q: What is a random, fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
Gladding: “My first job was an alligator tour guide in the Everglades.”
Q: Is there anything else you would like Commodore Nation to know about you?
Gladding: “Anchor Down!”
