Meet Weston Wildcats athlete Andrew Goldstein
WESTON, Mass. — Andrew Goldstein epitomizes the ideal student-athlete. He is a 3-sport captain for Weston High School’s (WHS) Varsity Ice Hockey, Golf and Lacrosse teams. As goalie of the Hockey team, Andrew has proven to be a key component to the team’s success, having surpassed 1,500 career saves last year and on target to surpass 2,000 career saves this upcoming season, a rarely achieved stat amongst high school goalies. Additionally, last season, he was named Team Most Valuable Player, Tri-Valley League (Small Division) Goalie of the Year and Tri-Valley League All-Star.
Andrew also has made significant contributions to the Golf and Lacrosse teams, helping the teams win the DCL Small Division for the prior 3 years for golf and the prior 4 years for lacrosse, as well as the State Championship for golf last season. He received various accolades in both sports, including the 2020 Golf Sportsmanship Award, the 2021 Most Improved Golfer Award, and the 2022 Lacrosse Sportsmanship Award.
Outside of athletics, Andrew is a talented trombonist in WHS’ Wind and Jazz Ensembles and an active member of the National Honor Society and Principal’s Advisory Council. He is also involved with the school’s Team IMPACT Club and Save the Children Club.
Andrew’s dedication to sports, leadership on and off the field, and commitment to his school community make him a role model for aspiring athletes.
Congrats, Andrew!
Interview with Andrew:
What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?
Andrew Goldstein: For my senior year, I would like to provide strong leadership, teaching the younger players the importance of two things: having respect for our coaches and each other and playing each game or match with the highest level of effort and sportsmanship. For the future, I want to play competitive college club hockey at an excellent school.
What do you love about your sport?
Goldstein: I love competing, especially against stronger opponents – when outskilled or outmanned, I love to try to find a way to win. Additionally, I have built lasting friendships with teammates spanning various grade levels. Now, as a senior, I want to make sure the younger athletes enjoy their high school years as much as I have.
What is your biggest challenge in your sport, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
Goldstein: Being an undersized goalie. Therefore, I spend a lot of my time training fundamentals, optimal positioning, agility, and flexibility. When I was in middle school, I was cut from a club hockey team due to my size. Rather than giving up, I focused my energy on developing my skills because I knew that, at some point, my hard work would pay off.
What was the best advice you were ever given?
Goldstein: Be kind and respectful to everyone; do your job and focus on what you can control; believe in yourself; and make the plays you are supposed to make.
Describe a mistake you made while competing and how you overcame it.
Goldstein: Whenever I let in a goal or hit a bad shot, that’s history. I reset myself quickly, focus immediately on the next save or shot and just keep going.
Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?
Goldstein: Yes! If you’ve heard that goalies are superstitious, it’s true! Part of my pregame ritual before hockey and lacrosse games is juggling tennis balls and warming up my eyes and reflexes through different exercises.
What has being a member of a team taught you?
Goldstein: It has taught me about having a strong work ethic, accepting responsibilities for all outcomes, building relationships with teammates from diverse backgrounds and personalities, and balancing both athletic and academic commitments.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Goldstein: I appreciate how much time our coaches invest in our athletes. I’m also grateful to all the teachers who have to deal with athletes who have early dismissal on a game day. I am lucky to be able to participate in such a wonderful athletic program, and I am grateful for everything I have experienced throughout high school.
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