Mitchell Baker
Lacrosse
Age : 25
Gender : Male
This athlete is actively pursuing their high performance goals and striving for future success on the international stage.
How does the VIS support your career in high performance sport?
Every area of the VIS has given me support and guidance since joining as a VIS athlete, but specifically, access to the facilities and the guidance from the physical preparation coaches have allowed me to continue perfecting my craft and improving each day.
Most memorable sporting moment?
My most memorable moment would be listening to the National Anthem in San Diego in 2023 at Snapdragon Stadium.
I was there for my first senior national World Cup and it was a truly magical moment playing in a medal game for your country.
Other special mentions are my junior U21 championships in Ireland and winning nationals with the senior Victorian men's team in Melbourne.
Proudest personal achievement outside of sport?
My proudest personal achievement has been living away from home in the USA for a year in New Jersey and graduating abroad.
Most of my life has been centered around sport, but that experience helped shape who I am today both personally and professionally.
What do you enjoy most about your sport?
I love how creative and free I feel when I play and attack the goal. Growing up, I played a range of other sports such as basketball, cricket and footy, and many of the skills from those games translate into lacrosse. Once I realised how much they complemented each other, I became completely obsessed with the sport.
Advice to your younger self?
Continue to love what you do and enjoy every moment along the way!
Go-to meal before competing?
Anything in the morning would have to be bacon and eggs to kick the day off. Afternoon or night games differ on what type of food I'm craving but I'm not a fussy eater.
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be?
I’ve always wanted to meet my mother’s father, who I’ve been told was exactly like me, so that would be number one. Wayne Gretzky and Steve Irwin can join the conversation as well.
What do you enjoy doing outside of sport?
Spending time with friends, watching more sport and anything that involves physical activity!


