Thomas Haitsma

My name is Thomas Haitsma, and I am the starting lacrosse goalie for the Men's Dutch national team. With over 15 years of experience in lacrosse and the past 7 years on the national team, I have had the honor of competing in 2 World Championships and 1 European qualifier. As lacrosse prepares for its debut in the 2028 Olympics in LA, I am dedicated to intense training and relentless pursuit of excellence to secure my spot and represent the Netherlands on this historic stage. My journey is driven by a passion for the sport and an unwavering commitment to being the best athlete I can be.

My disciplines

Lacrosse -> Netherlands Lacrosse

Number of hours’ training per week

12-16h

"Your competition isn't someone else. Your competition is the attitude, habits, discipline & choices you make daily."

My personal sporting achievements

Most valuable defensive player Dutch national team at the World Championships 2018
Top-14 at the World Championships Lacrosse 2023

My #GiveItYourAll moments in 2025

My social media

Instagram: @thomas_haitsma84

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