Christian Burgdorf

Classroom

Christian Burgdorf carries a 3.12 GPA and is working toward a communications major and marketing minor.

Character

“From day one when Christian stepped into our program, he has surprised us. We thought he was a good recruit, but when he came in here the first day in the fall of his freshman year we said, ‘Wow, we underestimated what this guy is. He’ll be a four-year starter and has really taken over being to voice of our team as a leader.’ He’s always saying and doing the right things. To come in here on a team that was pretty good when he got here and be the guy who, for now four years in a row, will be on the other team’s best attack man, is a great statement for him. The coolest thing about Christian, I think, is that he’s never changed in his four years here. He’s the same guy, which makes him a rock for the other guys to go to and lean on.” – Head Coach Bill Tierney

Community

In the community, Burgdorf has worked clinics with the Denver men’s lacrosse team and Denver City Lacrosse for the inner-city youth program, teaching 3rd-8th grade athletes the fundamental skills of lacrosse. He also has participated in the Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and has played in two fundraisers for the Colorado Rolling Mammoth. Burgdorf participated in a clinic with Unified Lacrosse, an organization committed to fostering the growth of lacrosse through the collaboration of athletes with disabilities and partner athletes.

Competition

Burgdorf is a three-time All-American, including a first-team All-American in 2016. He was a 2016 Tewaaraton Award Watch list selection and is a two-time captain. He has played and started in all 53 games, picking up 92 ground balls and forcing 37 caused turnovers. He also is a three-time BIG EAST Preseason Defenseman of the Year