Meet Weston field hockey player Abby Galton
WESTON, Mass. — Abby Galton (17) is an extremely versatile athlete, excelling in a wide range of sports, including field hockey, lacrosse, alpine ski racing, fencing, swimming, mountain biking, and tennis. Many of these sports have been a part of her life since childhood, and she has demonstrated adaptability by switching positions in some of them. In field hockey, she transitioned from defense to midfield, and in lacrosse, she moved from defense and midfield to goalie.
Field hockey is Abby鈥檚 primary sport. As a sophomore on Weston High School鈥檚 (WHS) Varsity Field Hockey team, Abby received the Wildcat Award, and last year as a junior, she earned the 110% Award for her commitment and was named captain for her senior year. Known for her speed and communication skills, Abby has impressed at various clinics and college camps and enjoys playing with a Vermont team during the summers.
Abby has also been a talented goalie for the WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse team, often described as an effective shot-blocker. She helped her team reach the Final Four the last two years and is hoping for a championship run this spring.
A skilled alpine ski racer since the age of six, Abby joined the WHS team in 8th grade and made varsity her freshman year. She previously raced with a team in Vermont, but has now transitioned to coaching younger skiers.
Abby has also spent 11 summers swimming competitively in Vermont, consistently placing well in various events. She began mountain biking in 2019 with the Woodstock Girls鈥� team and has rekindled her love of tennis, playing doubles recreationally during this past summer.
Not one to shy away from new challenges, Abby joined the newly-formed WHS Varsity Fencing team last winter and is excited to grow in the sport. With her drive and commitment, we look forward to seeing how Abby continues to develop her skills as the team evolves.
Congrats, Abby!
Interview with Abby:
What are your personal goals within your sport(s)/athletic dreams?
Abby Galton: To play some of my sports in college. Also, I aim to help my field hockey team go further in the playoffs and my lacrosse team return to the Final Four and hopefully advance to the finals.
What do you love about your sport(s)?
Galton: The team aspect. In field hockey, we have a fun mix of girls from all grades that click well together both on and off the field. We often joke around during breaks in practice and games, thus keeping a really positive environment.
What is your biggest challenge in your sport(s), and what do you do to manage this challenge?
Galton: In field hockey, I struggle playing offensively, having always been a defensive player. So, if I鈥檓 not feeling confident about taking a shot, I rely on my teammates, as I know I have someone to back me up or to be on the receiving end of a quick slip pass.
What was the best advice you were ever given?
Galton: When I was a new lacrosse goalie, I would let every goal scored on me get into my head. My lacrosse coach told me to act like a goldfish 鈥� basically to forget every play immediately after it finished. This suggestion has helped me tremendously in all of my sports to move on after each play.
What do you like to do outside of your sport(s)?
Galton: I enjoy writing, video making, and playing guitar. I also love spending time with my friends, especially trying new foods together.
What has being a member of a team taught you?
Galton: To rely on my teammates and be there for them as well. Rather than just trying to score goals or play defense all by myself, I have learned to trust my teammates to help me. Even if I want to score, I鈥檒l often pass to one of my teammates if I think I don鈥檛 have a good opportunity, because I know that I can trust them to finish off the play.
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