SuperFan James Millard: Carrying Johns Hopkins Lacrosse Around the World

For James Millard, lacrosse isn’t just a sport — it’s family, tradition, and home, no matter where in the world he lived. His dad played lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University, setting the foundation for James’s fandom. While his mom’s career as a U.S. Ambassador took the family across the globe, James stayed connected to Hopkins lacrosse through radio broadcasts and updates, even from thousands of miles away.

On The Superfan Diaries, James shared how that love of Hopkins lacrosse traveled with him across continents and eventually led him to play college lacrosse himself at Sewanee: The University of the South.

Most fans get to watch their team from the stands. James followed from afar — living in Helsinki, Prague, Copenhagen, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Casablanca, and Astana.

No matter the time zone, James would find a way to tune into the broadcasts of Hopkins lacrosse games. He described the thrill of catching live play-by-play calls, even when he was waking up in the middle of the night. For him, those moments were more than just games — they were his anchor to home and to a sport that connected him back to family.

That passion turned into opportunity when James took the field at Sewanee: The University of the South. Playing lacrosse himself gave him a new lens on the game — not just as a fan, but as an athlete who understood the grit, tradition, and teamwork behind every faceoff and ground ball.

On the podcast, James shared how his journey from global fan to college player deepened his appreciation for Hopkins lacrosse and the role the sport played in his life.

With his dad’s history as a Blue Jay and his own childhood spent idolizing Hopkins players, James’s story embodies the program’s lasting impact. Hopkins lacrosse isn’t just one of the most iconic teams in college sports — it’s a tradition that binds generations of fans and players together, no matter where they are in the world.

James’s journey proves that fandom has no borders. From Baltimore to Kathmandu, from Homewood Field to Helsinki, his loyalty to Hopkins lacrosse shows how sports can create belonging even thousands of miles away.

Listen to the full episode here.

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