GTG Jamaica: C.W. Post Gear Drop
Last week, a huge equipment donation arrived in Kingston, Jamaica from the C.W. Post University (LIU Post) men’s lacrosse program. Coach John Jez and his staff provided over 50 sets of custom gloves, custom elbow pads, and team uniforms to aid in the efforts of Fields of Growth lacrosse volunteers like Joey Blount, former standout […]
GTG Jamaica, Day 2
Sunday, April 21 Day 2 featured an eye-opening trip to Riverton City, a trash dump town just West of Kingston. As soon as we got there, the children embraced us with open arms. Of course, they were already familiar with the game thanks to Joe, Harry and Kevin’s previous efforts in the community, but that […]
GTG Jamaica, Day 1
Saturday, April 20 Day 1 was all about travel, and I thought it’d be good a few photos from the journey so you can see how far we traveled and what we ran into on the way. Unfortunately, I don’t have much time to write at the moment – we’ve kept an extremely busy schedule […]
Editor’s Note: GTG Jamaica Intro
After nearly 36 hours of travel, I’ve arrived in Jamaica and met up with the Fields of Growth crew. Fields of Growth is a non-profit organization founded by Kevin Dugan, former director of operations for the Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team. Its mission is to harness the passion of the lacrosse community into positive social impact through […]
Reggae Artist Saves Day for Fields of Growth & Jamaica Lacrosse
Jamaica Lacrosse ran into some problems with a shipment of lacrosse gear and a local reggae legend stepped in to make it right!
Show LAS Your Old School: Jamaica High, NYC
It’s Thursday so you know what that means! Another old school lax photo! Time to be like Marty McFly and time travel in our Delorean.
Summer Tournament Series: Lax Heaven In Jamaica
I don’t know anyone who has ever played in the Jamaica Lacrosse Tournament but after a quick look at the website I really want to go. The tournament really has two major draw points. The first is that it benefits a local school and I’m all for supporting education through lacrosse and having a good […]
O’Neill Propels Team USA to Gold
Brennan O’Neill, the 21-year-old rising senior at Duke University, scored five goals from the midfield propelling Team USA to a 10-7 victory over Team Canada in the gold medal game. O’Neil and the stars and stripe defense were the headliners. The defense operated and stopped foes at an historical level. Goalie Blaze Riorden hasn’t given […]
World Lacrosse Men’s Championship Tournament Predictions
As the World Lacrosse Men’s Championship tournament reaches its quarterfinal stage, the excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high. The remaining teams are prepared to lay it all on the line, showcasing their skills, strategies, and determination to secure a spot in the semifinals. With powerhouse teams, thrilling matchups, and potential upsets, the quarterfinals […]
Three Teams to Watch in the World Lacrosse Men’s Championship
The World Lacrosse Men’s Championship is well underway, and the thrilling action on the field has already captivated lacrosse enthusiasts worldwide. As the tournament progresses, certain teams have emerged as exciting competitors, displaying exceptional skill, strategic play, and the potential to cause upsets against higher-ranked opponents. After the first true day of competition, three teams […]
Welcome to San Diego
The road to San Diego began with a Flight Tuesday at 12:45pm delayed about thirty minutes, landing on the west coast in late afternoon. Wednesday I hit the gym, then the beach with my daughter. We found a little dive taco spot in La Jolla up from Windansea Beach for lunch and met Anish later […]
2023 World Lacrosse Championship Preview
Fresh off a phenomenal weekend of PLL lacrosse, everyone now shifts their attention to the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships in sunny San Diego, California. This event is poised to be one of the best in history. The growth of lacrosse has boomed across the globe and brings together one of the most competitive fields this […]