Three Kings: Lacrosse Legends Who Changed the Game
All three lacrosse Hall of Fame inductees have compiled staggering résumés. All three changed the game, propelling it forward. All three were driven by success to continue chasing excellence on the path to mastering the Creator’s game. “In the last 20 to 25 years, you would be hard-pressed to find another trio of more impactful […]
January Scrimmages
January is littered with high end weekend lacrosse scrimmages as D1 teams prepare for real games in February. What can we learn? What are coaches trying to achieve? What’s paramount for players? How should fans watch a scrimmage? January scrimmages provide a dress rehearsal for road trips, however near or far. They are an initial run-through for […]
First Day of Practice
Standing in a cold huddle outside on a frozen field being battered by the wind. Snow drifts frame the field as the sun sets early. Snot running down your nose, toes and fingers numb, just trying to defrost and hear coach through the gusts. Players are nervous. Excited. Fearful. Curious. They spar with self-doubt. Everyone […]
A Holiday Wishlist for Lacrosse Lovers
As the holiday season rolls in, I’ve put together a special Holiday Wishlist for the lacrosse community. From the essentials like new gear and game improvements to personal wishes for players and coaches, here’s a lighthearted look at what I hope Santa brings to the sport this year. Holiday Wishlist Quint Kessenich cover college sports […]
3 Burning Questions for 2025
Maryland, Virginia and Notre Dame have critical vacancies to fill. 1. Who will be the goalie for Notre Dame? Liam Entenmann leaves a cavernous vacancy in the crease after starting in 62 games. The lanky righty led the Irish to the 2024 NCAA National Championship title, becoming the first program in a decade to win […]
Top 50 Snubs
Inside Lacrosse released their annual Top 50 players list last week. Here are my reactions and notable snubs. 50-41 Campisi, a Harvard to Notre Dame grad transfer, is getting strong reviews in South Bend and is flexible enough to play LSM or close. Gianforcaro is now in Chapel Hill, runs extremely hot or cold. His […]
Winter is Coming
December is the longest month. December is about buckling down for final exams and returning home for the holidays. It’s a month spent back in your hometown with old friends. It’s a month of temptation and distraction during the holiday season. It’s a dangerous break of routine prior to training camp. College players should use free time in […]
Thanksgiving Blessings
Take a moment and reflect. Be thankful for your blessings. I could argue that I’m the luckiest man in lacrosse. Most of the blessings in my life have a direct correlation to the sport. I’m appreciative of the relationships that the game of lacrosse has provided me. For example, this summer with PLL players and current […]
Inside BYU
My encounter with the Cougars I was in Provo, Utah last week for a college football game, Kansas handed the Cougs their first loss of the season on a chilly Saturday night at the base of the Wasatch Mountains. The 2024 BYU championship lacrosse team was recognized at halftime on the field in front of […]
Kavanagh to Denver in Blockbuster PLL Trade
The big news last Thursday was that the Boston Cannons traded Pat Kavanagh to the Denver Outlaws. Boston receives Denver’s third overall pick in the 2025 collegiate draft and a 2026 second rounder in exchange for the right-handed attackman. Kavanagh won the 2024 Tewaaraton Award, while leading Notre Dame to back-to-back NCAA Championships. His rookie […]
Coaches Say the Darndest Things
I’m 11 weeks into college football coverage. It’s a yearly refresher after seven months of college and PLL coverage. Full immersion in football has me watching film, press conferences, practices, walk-throughs and meeting with players and coaches on the road to game-day. My dad was a high school football coach on Long Island at Oceanside […]
Talking About Talk
Effective communication and talk on the lacrosse field fosters success. I’m not talking about smack talk, I’m talking about functional strategic talk. Many coaches are not doing enough to teach effective communication. This is based on my experience working with coaches and players at the youth, high school, college and professional levels. So let’s talk […]