How David ‘Bezh’ Butler Became a Figure in Great Lakes Lacrosse
David Bezhigaabaw Butler (Bezh) is one of the best Ojibwe stick makers out there. His ability to create a quality stick is widely known, and he has become one of the go-to stick makers of Great Lakes style lacrosse. Great Lakes lacrosse has seen a renaissance over the last decade. The game had gone largely […]
Tracksuits, Joggers & Long Sleeves – My Guide to Style
I don’t have a picky style. I’m not much of a formal person. You won’t usually see me in something with a collar or buttons. My style is about comfort first and foremost, and you can get that easier with other kinds of clothes. That does not mean I never clean up, though. When duty […]
Randall Blackdeer Is Bringing Back an Ancient Lacrosse Tradition
Randall Nąątisak Blackdeer helped reintroduce an age-old custom to his community. In a way many people don’t realize, 2014 was a momentous year for lacrosse. Beyond the Final Four, Miles Thompson going pro, and the World Lacrosse Championship, it was the year that many Native Americans in the Midwest began to revive the art of […]
Latrell Harris Music Playlist SLAPS
Welcome to the Latrell Harris Music Playlist! These are 20 of my favorite songs that I consistently have in my rotation, and if you don’t know, you’ll know soon that I’m a hip hop head. It’s not all I listen to, but it’s pretty dominant in my tastes. I like hip hop from a range […]
The Players You’ll Meet at Every Tournament
Every lacrosse player has his or her quirks. Some size-to-strength to skill-to-speed, everyone plays in a way that feels the most right to them. But at every tournament, you’ll meet similar types of lacrosse players, and it can’t be escaped. It doesn’t matter what you do, it doesn’t matter where you go – whether it’s […]
Comparing Men’s League Players to “The Boys” Characters
Ryan Conwell and I were chatting recently, and we came to two strange realizations about men’s league lacrosse. Not, you know, the PLL or anything. We’re talking about that squad of hooligans you play with once a week during the spring, or maybe go play a weekend tourney with. The first: that every team and […]
Wes Berg Music Playlist Is Heavy on 1970s & 1980s Rock
Welcome to the Wes Berg Music Playlist. These 18 songs encapsulate a slice of my music tastes and show you what I’m listening to on a regular basis. I don’t have a favorite tune or theme song, and I prefer to spread out through multiple genres. I like Bob Marley, some old school hip hop, […]
My Top 5 All-Time Favorite Movies
I’ve watched a few movies in my day – some good, some bad, some horrendous. But a select few have stood out to me as classics that must be remembered. These are my top five favorite movies. Slapshot When I was playing hockey as a kid, this movie would constantly get played at tournaments while […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Honored Online by Lacrosse Community
On Monday, October 12, 2020, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the lacrosse community took to social media to show support for the Haudenosaunee, the game’s creators, and all Indigenous Peoples of North America. Accounts from different corners of the lacrosse space dropped in to share stories, provide education or to simply show solidarity with the First Nations. […]
Overtime Episode 14 – Future Stewards
Overtime Episode 14 – Future Stewards Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode XIV joins five college student athletes as they discuss how they are turning conversations into actions; what keeps them playing and how team culture is developed and protected. It is a true blessing to continue these conversations. If you […]
Overtime Episode 13 – Stoking Conversation
Overtime Episode 13 – Stoking Conversation Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode XIII zeros in on the useful conversation efforts various programs are making during the pandemic. They share what is working, what isn’t, and the frustrations I’m sure all leaders in the game face today. It is a true blessing […]
Overtime Episode 12 – Teammates
Overtime Episode 12 – Teammates Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME episode XII catches up with two MLL professionals: Isaiah Davis-Allen (Chesapeake Bayhawks) & Max Adler (Denver Outlaws) as they discuss racism and inclusion from their experiences. Encouraging the community to keep listening, learning, and having open discussions. The Panel: Teammates Isaiah Davis-Allen […]