National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2014
The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame formally welcomed eight new members Saturday evening at the Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.
US Lacrosse Announces 2014 Soft Lacrosse Equipment Grant Recipients
US Lacrosse today announced that 126 schools and civic organizations across 32 states and Washington, D.C. have been selected as 2014 Soft Lacrosse Equipment Grant recipients. Each organization will receive modified “soft” lacrosse sticks and balls, as well as instructional guides and DVDs to help support the introduction of the sport in their curriculum.
Raising Red Flags on the Club Lacrosse Circuit
“There’s no memory in recruiting,” Hofstra men’s coach Seth Tierney said. “Every year, there’s an all-new set of ninth- and 10th-grade parents coming through recruitment and don’t know the potholes.”
National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Inductees
The 2014 induction class for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This year’s eight-person class will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 25, at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.
Tewaaraton Watch: Thompsons, Wolf Lead the Race
The Tewaaraton Award selection committee will narrow the men’s and women’s fields for college lacrosse’s highest individual honor Friday night, with announcements coming during the ACC men’s tournament on ESPNU.
How to Use ‘Chunking’ to Achieve Natural Skill Progression
Chunking is taking a complex task and breaking it down into smaller, more easily achievable parts. Coaches of even the most elite athletes dedicate substantial time getting the individual parts to work correctly before adding complexity.
Wills Makes History with Lizards Practice Squad Nod
On Monday Wills became the first female named to a Major League Lacrosse roster in any capacity, making the New York Lizards’ six-person practice squad to start the 2014 MLL season.
Sports Science and Safety Committee Announces Research Funding
Guided by the leadership of its Sports Science and Safety Committee, US Lacrosse is providing nearly $78,000 of its $185,000 annual research budget to support three studies during its first funding cycle for 2014. Additional funding grants are expected to be announced in coming months as the national governing body fulfills its research budget for the year.
Act Quick: Friday Only Deal! $10 off Headphones and Snapbacks
Big deals goin’ on in the US Lacrosse shop on Friday! Headphones and snapbacks are on sale! (2/28/14)
Ohio Picks Harrison First in LXM Waiver Wire Sweepstakes
The Ohio Machine have gotten an LXM infusion. Kyle Harrison was picked first by the Machine in the special Major League Lacrosse waiver wire process opened to include LXM Pro Tour players after the deal announced Feb. 13 between MLL and Adrenaline that allowed LXM players to play MLL and vice versa.
Chicago-Area High School Laxer a Speed Skating Olympian
Emery Lehman, a 17-year-old senior and midfielder at Oak Park-River Forest (Ill.) High in suburban Chicago, will represent the United States in both the 5,000- and 10,000-meter speed skating events starting this weekend in Sochi, Russia.
Bucknell Men’s Lacrosse Freshman Walsh Passes Away
The Bucknell and St. Joe’s Prep (Pa.) lacrosse communities are reeling in the wake of the death last week of Joe Walsh, a 19-year-old freshman attackman for the Bison who was a 2013 graduate and three-year letterwinner for the Hawks.