Lacrosse Canada Has a Rich History
As we continue to shine a light on countries working diligently to grow the game, we now take a deeper look into lacrosse in Canada with Taylor Retter. Retter is a marketing assistant at Lacrosse Canada and has spent years in the journalism and communications fields. She was hired in June to assist in developing the […]
How to Own a Sports Team with NLL Owner Oliver Marti
Ever wonder how to own a sports team? It’s a dream shared by children and adults like, but a small number of people actually accomplish it. We spoke with Oliver Marti, the owner of the NLL’s Albany FireWolves, about how he came to own a sports team, his history in the sport of lacrosse as […]
Belgium Lacrosse Eyes Popularity Double by 2031
As we continue to shine a light on countries working diligently to grow the game, we now take a deeper look into lacrosse in Belgium. Below is our conversation with Marco Daniele of the Belgium Lacrosse Federation. Lacrosse has been growing slowly but steadily in Belgium since 2009. There are now roughly a dozen clubs around […]
Bigfoot Lacrosse Is Closing, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Gone
Jonathan Stevens, owner of Bigfoot Lacrosse, has been a staple in the state of Oregon for more than 20 years. But this summer, he will be looking forward to a new chapter in his life. “Honestly, I never expected to [own Bigfoot] this long,” Stevens said. This month, Bigfoot Lacrosse will leave its physical location […]
Sweden Lacrosse: Past, Present & Future
As we continue to shine a light on countries working diligently to grow the game, we now take a deeper look into lacrosse in Sweden. Below is our conversation with Tom Robson of Sweden Lacrosse. Sweden Lacrosse: Past, Present & Future Lacrosse began to be played in Sweden in 1988. Jim Johnson, an immigrant American, […]
L’s Base, A Taste of Tokyo’s Lacrosse Life
L’s Base is one of the newest lacrosse-themed bar/restaurants in the world, but you might be surprised to learn its location. When you hear about a lacrosse bar or restaurant, your immediate thoughts on possible locations automatically gravitate toward lacrosse hotbeds. It could be in Vancouver, Baltimore, somewhere outside of Toronto, Central New York, or […]
Ecuador Lacrosse: International Spotlight
As we continue to shine a light on countries working diligently to grow the game, we now take a deeper look into lacrosse in Ecuador. Below is our conversation with Juan Marquez de la Plata of Ecuador Lacrosse. Ecuador Lacrosse We started showcasing the sport of lacrosse in 2015. We did this through two trips […]
Izzy Scane Is Having a Silly Season, But She Isn’t Doing It Alone
Izzy Scane found a way, but she hasn’t done it alone. Many players and programs have struggled to perform to their expectations in 2021. The lacrosse world was turned on its head in 2020, and the uncertainty and weirdness of everything since has affected many in lacrosse. It was difficult to determine which programs and […]
Alaska: The Last Frontier for Lacrosse in the U.S.
As we continue our mission to explore the field, we want to take a look at the lacrosse community in Anchorage, Alaska, more than 4,250 miles away from Powell’s office in Syracuse, New York. It might be hard to picture playing sports in a place many people might see as wild and untamed, but Alaskans […]
Peru’s Ben Acosta is Underage, Not Underprepared – World Lax 2018
Only four years in, and only 16, Ben Acosta is ready to represent Peru at the 2018 FIL World lacrosse Championships.
Ric Beardsley – Going Offsides
Ric Beardsley
Wayward Trading Post with Skaggs – Going Offsides
What is Wayward Trading Post? In short, it’s a collection of carefully curated items created by owners Tina and Justin Skaggs. Who is Justin Skaggs? If the name sounds familiar that’s because the former stylin strings guru and uber skilled wood stick maker is no stranger to the LAS platform. He is using the Wayward […]