In an exclusive to
LaxPhilly.com Max Seibald took time out to chat with Kevin M. Neibauer about
his injury, the team and chemistry....
KMN-"When do you
plan on coming back from the injury?" "What was the nature of the
injury?'
MS- "Broke my 5th metatarsal
and needed to get surgery. Return date still TBD".
KMN-"How much of an
impact do you think you make when you join forces with Paul Rabil?"
MS- "Im just as interested to see as you. We played very well together on Team USA in 2010, but the outdoor game is very different."
KMN-"Despite not
being able to participate in practices and games, how much imput do you have on
team matters?"
MS- "Not much. Hard
to have much of a say on whats going on day to day if you cant go out on the
field and back it up or be in their shoes to know what is going on with the
team on and off the field and on road trips."
KMN-"Every team has
injuries during the season, the Wings in particular have been hit pretty hard.
How does a team prepare for that adversity?"
MS- "Not much you
can do to prepare for injuries. It happens every year to every team. The Wings
have obviously had some bad luck this season with a number of injuries this
season, but the team is more than just a few players. There is a large and deep
group of committed players, coaches, and owners that have put in a ton of time
from training camp, practices, film breakdown, etc. so that even with some bad
luck and injuries, the team is still put in a great position to succeed."
KMN-"You play in the
MLL, will the injury impact that at all?"
MS- "Still
TBD."
KMN-"Favorite NLL
city to play in?'
MS- "Philly for
sure. Other than the home field, I love playing in Denver and in Toronto."
KMN-"Rochester has
had the Wings number for a few years. With playoffs approaching, how much does
the prospect of facing them affect the team?"
MS- "In this
league, on any given night, any team can beat any team. Its just a matter of
putting in the time to prepare, and executing on game day."
KMN-"What are your
thoughts on the play of Paul Rabil and his ability to adjust to the box game?'
MS-"He is a great
player, who has good size, athleticism and strength along with a great stick
and understanding of the game. With that and his desire to win he will continue
to fulfill his role with the Wings which makes the rest of the team better.'
KMN-"A lot was made
of the American team ideal that was presented by the Wings....was it a lot of
hype? What was the mindset behind that?"
MS- " I don't
believe it is hype, I think we have a talented group of players who bring a
different element of speed, strength, and pure athleticism to the floor that
many other teams can't match, and is a little different than the traditional
indoor lacrosse style of play. Its a matter of staying healthy, utilizing our
strengths to our advantage, and continuing to build on team chemistry."
I want to thank Max
Seibald for his generous cooperation !!!
Kevin M. Neibauer
