What’s Right With Youth Lacrosse?

Youth Clinic at 2012 San Francisco Fall Lacrosse Classic Right With Youth Lacrosse

What’s right with youth lacrosse? It’s a question that is asked rarely, and answered with an even lower frequency. Since I’ve written articles about what’s wrong with youth lacrosse and what’s wrong with international youth lacrosse (while also offering solutions), it’s high time I cover a lot of the good that exists in today’s game.

An FCA Perspective: World Lacrosse Championships

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David Steves provided updates on a first year NCAA D3 team, Houghton College, for ‘CAC to the CAC this past Spring, but David didn’t stop there! He went out to Denver for the World Lacrosse Championships this July with the FCA Service Team, and helped prep international teams for their official games during a week of training camp.

2014 FIL WLC: Nations That Impressed!

Uganda vs Ireland 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship

The 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship was the largest gathering of men’s national teams ever. 38 teams played in the 2014 FIL event and we got to see a glimpse of the future right now. I’m going to run down some of the nations, and regions, that really impressed this Summer!

Sons of China: We Grew the Game

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Over the last couple of days, we found our identity. We found out that we can do anything we want if we come together as a team and fight. We grew, we bonded, we are China!

Latvia defeats Thailand 14-11 – Photo Blast

Latvia beats Thailand 14-11

In an intense, hard-fought match-up, the Latvia men’s national lacrosse team defeated Team Thailand 14-11 on Saturday, July 12 during group play.

Sons of China: Ups and Downs

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Weather has been a bit of a factor here in Denver for every team participating in the World Championships recently. After warming up twice and even playing fifteen seconds in the first quarter, our game with Italy was yet again delayed.This took us out of our mindset and we came out very flatfooted.

All Smiles at the World Games in Denver

Costa Rica - 2014 World Championships Opening Ceremony

With the international lacrosse community on full display at the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships in Denver, Colorado, enthusiasts of the game unite.

World Lacrosse Championships: Training Week

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We are out in Denver, CO for the World Lacrosse Championships, and while we’re extremely busy getting Thailand ready for their first ever WLC appearance, we’re also all over the place, checking in with teams, watching practices, and scoping out all the fresh new gear.

Coach Cibe: 2014 Italian Cup & Season Recap

Italian Lacrosse 2014 Italian Cup

As in most of the European countries, the lacrosse season in Italy is over. Both the Championship and Italian Cup have been concluded and, for the second consecutive year, Bocconi Sport team (from Milan) dominated the Italian scene.

Sweden Wins 2014 Scandinavian Lacrosse Challenge

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On Saturday May 3rd, Sweden Lacrosse hosted the three nation tournament known as the Scandinavian Lacrosse Challenge of 2014.

Denver 2014 International Lacrosse Update 9

Matt Striebel, Team USA, International Lacrosse

It’s an exciting time for International Lacrosse as we get closer and closer to the FIL World Championships in Denver! Connor Wilson provides an update.

Denver 2014 Full Schedule Released!

Denver 2014 International Lacrosse World Championships

The Groups for Denver 2014 have been announced. You can see them here. And now the details are out, and the full schedule of games is public info. Take a gander… that’s a LOT of lacrosse.