Gear Review: Gen.5 Dragonfly Shafts from Epoch Lacrosse
2 days ago
Newly improved and back on the shelves for 2015 is the Gen.5 Dragonfly shaft line from Epoch Lacrosse. Learn more about the X30, E30, and C30 shafts from Epoch!
Wolf of the MCLA: Jared Yoshino, Lourdes University
4 days ago
Our first ever Wolf of the MCLA hails from Lourdes University in Ohio. Find out what makes attackman Jared Yoshino a predator on the lacrosse field!
Want To Play Box Lacrosse For Team USA?
4 days ago
Hot Pot: How Important Is Fall Ball?
4 days ago
How important is fall ball, really? Could a program go without it completely and still see success? Do the best teams at the end of the year do similar things during the fall? Is there a "right way" to do fall ball lacrosse? What are some common pitfalls of an overly structured or relaxed fall ball season?
Gear Review: Command Gloves from Under Armour
5 days ago
Team 22 over at Under Armour sent over a pair of their new Command Gloves (in a custom Lake Placid theme no less!) for me to check out, and I have to say I'm impressed. This is a top level glove, and UA is using some very up to date technology on this mitten.
Stick Trick Saturday: Shaft Taps
1 week ago
Shaft Taps are simple stick tricks that help with making combo transitions. Focus on repetitions to improve your hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
The History of the Two Row Wampum and Hiawatha Belt
1 week ago
With the popularity of the Thompson family came the rise of the modern game of lacrosse's connection to its Native roots. Tim Weston of Blue Collar Lax uses the Thompson Lacrosse i6 head and Two Row Wampum Marc Mesh to illustrate lacrosse and Haudenosaunee history!
Mr. 116: Zack Dorn's Uncharted Path to Lacrosse Stardom
2 weeks ago
Mark Donahue uncovers the lacrosse background of Zack Dorn, the "fan" who broke the world record for fastest shot at the 2014 MLL All-Star Game.
Are Lacrosse Players REALLY Rapists?
2 weeks ago
Some people say you can't label ALL lacrosse players as rapists, while others say that some lacrosse players are rapists. And no one takes any steps towards understanding or a positive alliance, even though both claims are quite true.
Tie Up Tuesday: Corbyn Tao
2 weeks ago
Welcome to our new weekly series, Tuesday Tie Up! Each week, we will have a different lacrosse pro or personality talking about how they string up their head, and each post is brought to you by Epoch Lacrosse. This week: Corbyn Tao of the Minnesota Swarm!
Gear Review: Lev Shaft by Joule Lacrosse
2 weeks ago
Over the past year it has been hard not to hear the buzz that Joule Lacrosse is making in the industry. From shattering (literally) the competition to producing a product with a grip and durability separated from the rest, the guys at Joule are here to take over the men's, women's and box shaft game.
Stick Trick Saturday: The Fist Bump
2 weeks ago
Season 2 of Stick Trick Saturday kicks off with The Fist Bump, a creative stick trick most intermediate lacrosse players should be able to master.
WINNER: ULTIMATE Adrenaline and Peter Baum Giveaway
2 weeks ago
Get those social media accounts ready, Peter Baum and Adrenaline are giving away some of Pete's favorite ADRLN, Cascade, STX, Ohio Machine and LXM PRO gear! Learn how you can win swag from #15's personal collection.
Adrenaline Retail Division Acquired by Lacrosse Unlimited
2 weeks ago
In what may be the most significant inner-industry transaction of our time, Lacrosse Unlimited finalized its acquisition of Adrenaline's retail division, commonly known as South Swell Sports, at the end of September for an undisclosed sum. Jeff Brunelle dives into the details...
How to Build Grip Strength
3 weeks ago
Forearm and grip strength are often overlooked in a lacrosse athlete’s training plan—but definitely shouldn’t be. The muscles of the hand and forearm are the final point at which energy is transferred from your body into the stick.
Hot Pot: Recruit The Coach's Son
3 weeks ago
Gear Review: Ghost Shaft from Wolf Athletics
3 weeks ago
If you haven't made yourself familiar with Wolf Athletics yet, do your self a favor and get caught up. Three guys from northern Illinois got fed up with seeing the same old stuff being rebranded or regurgitated in the lacrosse scene year after year.
So what did they do? They created the Ghost, the most unique piece of lacrosse equipment I've used in years, if not ever!
WINNERS ANNOUNCED - Ultimate Marc Mesh Contest: Win Custom Pro V for Your Entire Team!
3 weeks ago
Winning the hottest new product on the market for yourself is one thing, but winning enough of it to outfit your entire team? Now that's just living the dream. Now through September 28th, you and your teammates can enter to win a bucket load of awesome prizes from our friends at Blue Collar Lacrosse, including the newest style of Marc Mesh.
LAS x ViewSPORT Limited Edition Performance Tee
4 weeks ago
Every now and then we like to team up with innovative companies to release limited edition apparel. Take our most recent collaboration with ViewSPORT, for example.
GoPro Drones Shot Out Of Sky By Pro Lacrosse Players
4 weeks ago
What happens when drones attack Peter Baum, Joe Walters, and Ty Thompson? Thanks Adrenaline Lacrosse and GoPro, you're about to find out!
4 Common Training Mistakes and How to Improve!
1 month ago
Unless you are working with a strength coach, chances are you don’t have too much guidance in your off-season training. This can lead to a lot of common mistakes that many athletes make when trying to develop their fitness for the upcoming season.
Six Nations Chiefs Win Mann Cup, Add 2nd Skin to the Wall
1 month ago
The Six Nations Chiefs defeated the Victoria Shamrocks in Six Games to win the 2014 Mann Cup at home in the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Six Nations. The second time in as many years!
Will the Six Nations Chiefs Win the 2014 Mann Cup Tonight?
1 month ago
The Six Nations Chiefs are leading the 2014 Mann Cup series over the Victoria Shamrocks 3-2. Game 6 is tonight and the Chiefs can become the outright champions.
Never Forget: The Man In The Red Bandana
1 month ago
Welles Crowther was a former Division 1 lacrosse player working in the World Trade Center on September 11th. This ESPN piece from Outside The Lines tells the heroic story of his life, and it's simply something you have to see and hear to believe.
NCAA Approves 2015 Rule Changes: Faceoffs, Stalling and Shot Clocks!
1 month ago
Today NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel (PROP) approved multiple rules changes for the 2015 Men’s Lacrosse season. In my opinion the highlight of these approvals are the rules regarding stalling and the faceoff, but there are so many good ones.
The History of Multicolor Mesh: A Blue Collar Timeline
1 month ago
The following is the story behind the history of multicolor mesh, told in coordination with BC Lax co-owner Tim Weston. Blue Collar Lax is confident that multicolor Marc Mesh was the spark that led to all of the multicolor lacrosse heads we see today. They note, before Marc Mesh came out with multicolored netting there was only solid color stick heads offered by the manufacturers. Around 2010, a few manufacturers came out with some basic multicolor designs and they were obviously successful as we saw over half the heads available on the wall of a lacrosse store were multicolored by 2011.
Hot Pot: International Youth Lacrosse Problems
1 month ago
I wrote about problems and solutions in youth lacrosse yesterday, and my commentary applied best to the North American region of the world. My key problem areas were Coaching, Peer Pressure, Too Much Gear, and the Scholarship Lie. But what about international youth lacrosse problems? Are there different issues facing the international lacrosse community? If so, what are they?
Victoria Shamrocks Come From Behind to Win Mann Cup Game 3 in OT
1 month ago
Well if you didn't believe the Shamrocks could win it all after a sudden victory overtime in Game 2; then you got to believe it can happen after last night's display of poise and confidence to come from behind 4 times and win another thriller in OT.
How To Select The US Box Lacrosse Team
1 month ago
Today we're talking about how to select the US Box Lacrosse Team for the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships (2015 WILC)! Some have speculated that the team is already decided, but with a year to go before the 2015 games, I find it doubtful. The time to select a team though, is now, so what's going to happen for the 2015 US Box Lacrosse team?
Youth Lacrosse Problems... And Solutions
1 month ago
This fall we have all read a number of article talking about youth lacrosse problems, and problems that face almost all youth sports. The specific topics covered were diverse, and the entire collection of readable material paints an interesting picture. So what are the major problems facing youth lacrosse? And what can be done?
Tuesday Tie Up: Casey Mithun of Lavin Lacrosse
1 month ago
Welcome to our new weekly series, Tuesday Tie Up! Each week, we will have a different lacrosse pro or personality talking about how they string up their head, and each post is brought to you by Epoch Lacrosse. This week: Casey from Lavin Lacrosse!
Why you MUST WATCH the 2014 Mann Cup!
1 month ago
Simply put; there's no way you can watch a Mann Cup lacrosse game without knowing this is one of the most fiercely fought over trophies in all sports. The Six Nations Chiefs are tied with the Victoria Shamrocks at 1, this one might go the distance!
Improving Acceleration Through Basic Training
2 months ago
While being fast is important for lacrosse, is speed really the main performance trait we should be training? How often do lacrosse players achieve top speed in a game? More often than not, a lacrosse athlete is either accelerating or decelerating in the midst of the game play.
Tuesday Tie Up: Jake from StringKing
2 months ago
Welcome to our new weekly series, Tuesday Tie Up! Each week, we will have a different lacrosse pro or personality talking about how they string up their head, and each post is brought to you by Epoch Lacrosse. This week: Jake from StringKing!
Idaho Lacrosse Player Chases Dream Northeast (Part 1 of 4)
2 months ago
From Boise all the way over and up to Saratoga Springs, and then throughout New England, "East Bound & Found" explores Grant Koehl's unique journey as a lacrosse recruit from a non-traditional area and puts many of the differences between the fastest game on two feet in the East and West on display.
Red, White and Box: American Box Lacrosse Update #1
2 months ago
Welcome to my new series Red, White and BOX!
Let’s throw this up front, box lacrosse is Canada’s game and I’m not going to deny that. Whether you want to call us renegades, wanna-be’s, or noobs, we don’t care, there is a small, but solid, core group of Americans who have experienced box lacrosse in one way or another and this is where we can band together to share information and successes of box lacrosse entities in the United States.
3 Steps Toward a STRONGER Face Off
2 months ago
Quickness is a must on while facing off, but a player also needs to be strong to take control of the battle.
Tuesday Tie Up: Ryan Benesch
2 months ago
Welcome back to our new weekly series, Tuesday Tie Up! Each week, we will have a different lacrosse pro or personality talking about how they string up their head, and each post is brought to you by Epoch Lacrosse. Today we're tyin' up with Ryan Benesch!
Denver Outlaws Pick Lock, Score MLL Hardware For 1st Time
2 months ago
On August 23, 2014, the Denver Outlaws brought home the franchise's first Major League Lacrosse championship after 5 title appearances in just 9 seasons. The winningest major league sports franchise in Pat Bowlen's portfolio of teams, Denver is also the first professional lacrosse organization West of the Mississippi to ever win a championship. Branden Geyer hits us with awesome game photos and a full recap.
JoJo War Drummer sets tempo for growth of lacrosse in Colorado
2 months ago
From the surface, JoJo War Drummer might seem a bit gimmicky, or maybe even (dare I say it) obnoxious if you're a fan of the "other" team. But if those thoughts have crossed your mind, you've likely never tried to get to know the man beneath his war paint.
Chinese Lacrosse Impact: An Unforgettable Experience
2 months ago
As a Canadian citizen, participating in the tournament as a member of the Chinese national team meant more than representing where I was from, or where I had been born and lived my entire life. It was an opportunity to get in touch with my heritage, meet new people, travel and explore parts of Asia, learn about China and Chinese culture, and lastly, the chance to Grow The Game.
3 Exercises to Help Keep You Injury-Free
2 months ago
Even though the game is tough on the body, there are some proactive steps you can take to make sure you avoid truly catastrophic injuries like ACL tears or pulled hamstrings. The key is making sure your body is operating with proper mechanics and structural integrity, and having the mental awareness to move your body in safe patterns.
U and V Shooters Return To High School Lacrosse
2 months ago
U and V shooters, which extend below 4' from the scoop, will once again be allowed in high school lacrosse, but only for one more season. Originally, the NFHS had adopted the college version of the shooting string rule for 2015, but yesterday announced that this rule would be delayed for one year, until 2016.
Tuesday Tie Up: Ty Thompson
2 months ago
Welcome to our new weekly series, Tuesday Tie Up! Each week, we will have a different lacrosse pro or personality talking about how they string up their head, and each post is brought to you by Epoch Lacrosse.
40 Must See Photos - Welcome to the World Games, Rookie
2 months ago
First thing's first, we want to extend a HUGE "Welcome to the World Lacrosse Championship" to all 9 teams that competed in this year's event for the first time including; Uganda, Thailand, Israel, Colombia, Costa Rica, Russia, China, Belgium and Turkey. Check out the iconic images from the first day!
Ohio Machine Count on Momentum Through Semi-Finals
2 months ago
Players, coaches, and staff, all laid out a challenge to Machine fans coming into Saturday’s game, and they accepted. Fans packed Selby Stadium in Delaware, Ohio Saturday night for the final home matchup between their Ohio Machine and the visiting Florida Launch. The ecstatic crowd knew exactly what was on the line; win and in to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
NFHS's New Rules: Interpretations, and dodged bullets
2 months ago
I am reminded heavily of the NCAA rule changes a little while back. The nervousness of the community was the same and the rule changes are potentially identical.I will get into the potentials in a moment. This should not be seen as a limitation, but rather another opportunity to let your creativity run wild. First, CALM DOWN, second, read this article!
Digesting Major League Lacrosse: PLAYOFFS
2 months ago
After 14 weeks of unprecedented insanity, we’ve finally reached the MLL playoffs, with the Machine taking on the Rattlers in the first game, and the Lizards facing the Outlaws in the second.
Traditional Thursday: Reader Questions Answered
2 months ago
It's high time for Readers Questions Answered! You guys send in some excellent traditional lacrosse questions, and every once in a while we sift through some of the most intriguing comments and questions, and actually respond. I know, we should do this more often. Maybe we will!
Hot Pot: Making Lacrosse Safer
2 months ago
Everywhere we look, people seem to be talking about making lacrosse safer in one way or another. It ranges from hitting being reigned in at the collegiate level through new rules, to concussion studies, a debate about helmets for girls in Florida, and beyond.
