Holly Dini works two jobs, studies full-time and is planning to play lacrosse for Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
It is a busy schedule with very little downtime.
“I’m currently studying biomedical engineering and then I work at a restaurant and I’m a receptionist at another place,” Dini explained as she prepared for yet another training session.
“It’s quite hard but it’s worth it.
With Olympic glory now a possibility, women’s lacrosse is on the rise in Australia
Women’s lacrosse has been played in Australia since 1906.
Now it’s returning to the Olympic Games after an 80-year hiatus, and Australian players believe we’re a medal chance.
Longstanding Australian lacrosse representative Ashtyn Hiron said IT WAS a massive moment for the sport.
Eight-team field set for 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship for 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship
The journey to the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship continues at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship, hosted by Lacrosse Australia from January 6-11 at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland.
Eight teams will compete for the continental championship.
USF Lacrosse’s Natalie Eastwood Selected To Australian U20 National Team
“We are so proud of Natalie for being our first player in program history to make a national team. Her selection to be a member of the Australian U20 National team is a testament to her commitment, work ethic, and talent” said USF Lacrosse Head Coach Mindy McCord