The Box and One
The “Box and One” is a specialized man-down defense strategy used in lacrosse to defend against an extra-man offensive unit when the opposing team has a player advantage due to a penalty. This strategy is designed to limit the effectiveness of the offensive players by combining a zone defense with individual marking. It’s a more […]
Dissecting the 2-2
After a deep dive into the 1-4-1 were now shifting our focus to the 2-2. The 2-2 Offense is a structured offensive strategy that involves positioning players in a specific formation to create opportunities for scoring. The best part is that regardless of where you’re from, it’s the same front and back. This will be […]
Dissecting the 1-4-1
This weeks coaches corner is going to talk about one of the most used offenses in lacrosse, the 1-4-1. This is an offense used at various levels. It is often used as a type of Zone Buster, since there are two players inside on the crease. It is also used because it forces defenses to […]
Recruiting Tips and Tools
The recruiting process for many people is often uncharted territory. For some they are seasoned pros, while others are navigating it for the first time. It can be intimidating, but it shouldn’t paralyze players and parents. You are the consumer and as a customer you are trying to find the best fit. For youth lacrosse […]
Why Your College Club Lacrosse Team Needs a Website
The two biggest struggles college club lacrosse teams face are staying organized and presenting themselves as a legit team. It can be difficult for players to manage balancing a budget, collecting player dues, recruiting new players, ordering gear, and scheduling games and practices. This becomes even more of a challenge when everyone in charge graduates, […]
The Current State of College Lacrosse in Oregon
Oregon, and specifically the Portland area, has produced a lot of great lacrosse players, such as former No.1 overall MLL pick and Tewaaraton Winner, Peter Baum (Lincoln/Colgate), MCLA legend and former MLL player Connor Martin (Lakeridge/Chapman), current Whipsnakes pole Colin Squires (West Linn/Denver), and many more who had success at the college and pro level. […]
What Happened to Western Oregon Lacrosse?
For the most part, the MCLA consists of large universities. These universities do well in the league because they have a large student population to get players from. However, plenty of small schools succeed in the MCLA and have had consistently great programs. About ten years ago, a school with under 4,000 students in a […]
Dominican Lacrosse is Going NCAA Division 2
Dominican University of California will be adding NCAA Division II Lacrosse for both men’s and women’s for the 2023-24 school year as an independent, hoping to join the RMAC the following year. They will be the only school in California to have both their men’s and women’s teams at the NCAA level and the second […]
Utah Valley is KING: MCLA Lacrosse Week 10 Rankings
A new king sits on top of the throne as the Utah Valley Men’s Lacrosse program is having a phenomenal year. The Varsity Club Lacrosse boys have been on top of MCLA this season giving us weekly breakdowns and rankings. Let’s see what they have to say for Week 10. Division I 1. Utah Valley […]
Florida them DAWGS: MCLA Lacrosse Week 9 Rankings
Let’s take a look at what the Varsity Club Lacrosse boys think of the MCLA rankings for Week 9. Teams like Florida have been on a hot streak with only a few games left in their lacrosse season. How will nationals play out in the coming weeks? Division I 1. Liberty It’s been a month […]
Boston College is UP: MCLA Lacrosse Week 8 Rankings
The 2023 MCLA season has been extremely diverse. It can be difficult to track where every team stands in the rankings due to how even the playing field. Your favorite team may pull out a big win one week and then be upset the next. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. The Varsity Club Lacrosse […]
Liberty on the Rise: MCLA Lacrosse Week 7 Rankings
Last week was certainly interesting to say the least. We are starting to get a sense of where teams stand in the national rankings, but there is still some uncertainty teams outside the top five. Florida State looks to be a serious contender with multiple ranked wins over quality programs. Liberty sits comfortably towards the […]