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Parents in Recruiting: How Should a Parent Behave?
Your son or daughter is a high school lacrosse athlete with dreams of playing in college. You’re a…
Six Words Every Lacrosse Player Needs to Hear
Sean Kelly reminds us to relax and let the young lacrosse player in your life be a kid by never forgetting to say the 6 magical words they need to hear!
This Is The End: A Lacrosse Parent’s Journey
Lee Southren comes over to LAS from time to time to share his thoughts as a dedicated and passionate lacrosse parent. While Lee is regarded by many to be outspoken and blunt, he has another side which is very contemplative and deep. We'd like to thank Lee for sharing his personal thoughts, and we hope it helps other lacrosse parents who might be struggling with the concept of "the end".
How Parents Are Ruining Youth Sports
What’s wrong with youth sports? Too much money, too much parent involvement, and too many brokenhearted 6-year-olds.
Why Finding The “Best Team” May Not Be What Is Best For Our Kids
There is a constant search amongst parents and players to be on the “best team” that wins the most games and tournaments. It is no longer enough for our children to play on a local youth or high school team and enjoy the experience of playing sports.
The Addicted Lax Dad: Past, Present, And Future
Lee Southren started the NJ Riot 2016 club team, and it is quickly morphing into something bigger. This growth has put Lee in a new position as the man running a club team. It is a big switch from being the man who is used to questioning club teams! Read about Lee's experiences as a club administrator, and how it made him think of his own actions as an addicted Lax Dad.
A Beginner’s Guide to Lacrosse Parenting
Mark Schindler, of Nexus Lacrosse, provides an easy instructional guide for parents of potential lacrosse players. It's always good to know what you're getting in to with your kids!
Time, Volunteering, And Giving: There Is No End Game
Once the kids move on, what is a lacrosse parent left to do? Richard Roy has some answers for you, and some interesting thoughts on the old leading the young!
The Lacrosse Parent’s End Game: It’s Coming
We often talk about how getting to the next level impacts players, and coaches, but we rarely talk about how changes in lacrosse structure can impact parents!