The Journey Starts and Ends with a Stick

From a 50-yard-line seat, a third of the way up a mid-size stadium, set under partial sun and floral colors of springtime, lacrosse seems grand. That is the current vibe having been robbed by February snow, kicked by blustery March wind and slashed by April rain. The weather payoff is brief and reserved for teams […]

17 Intriguing Players in 2024

Winter training camp opens in about 50 days at D1 schools across the landscape. With fall ball in the rear view mirror, let’s take a look at 17 intriguing players. Russell Melendez – Johns Hopkins success in 2023 can be directly traced to the influx of transfers Alex Mazzone (LSM) and Russell Melendez. Melendez is […]

Lessons Learned : PLL 2023

The 2023 PLL season was filled with lessons learned, strategies and thoughts to take forward into the offseason and future years. We learned the importance of confidence, belief and trust (Cannons) in a league of similarly talented athletes/teams. With a few free agent additions, and a new coach (Brian Holman), without Lyle Thompson, the Cannons […]

What City Will Each PLL Team Head To?

What seemed like an inevitability move became a reality today. Beginning in 2024, all eight PLL Teams will be assigned to home cities. The league will continue its touring model with weekends hosted by home teams. Those home teams will play a doubleheader for that weekend. This is massive news for the PLL, and based […]

Undefeated and Unstoppable: The 2006 National Champion UVA Men’s Lacrosse Team

2006 Virginia lacrosse was the last NCAA Division I men's team to go undefeated and win the national championship, going a perfect 17-0.

In the world of collegiate lacrosse, few teams have achieved perfection quite like the 2006 University of Virginia Men’s Lacrosse team. After a heartbreaking end to the 2005 season, the 2006 squad was on a mission of redemption. Undefeated throughout the season, they culminated their remarkable journey by clinching the national championship. The Road to […]

Setting the Pick

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Setting a pick in lacrosse, also known as a “pick-and-roll” or “screen,” is a fundamental offensive play. It is designed to create space for a ball carrier or an off-ball player to either shoot, pass, or dodge past a defender. This the main premise behind the two man game. The mechanics of setting a pick […]

Who won the transfer portal?

Unlike recent years when Rutgers and Notre Dame were clear-cut winners in the lacrosse transfer portal, this cycle’s crown is more tricky to quantify at the moment. Transfers are the new normal in college athletics. Florida State and Colorado football are two national stories and two programs that upgraded significantly during the offseason. Regardless of […]

The Double Lock Defense

The “Double Lock” defense is a specialized defensive strategy in lacrosse that focuses on containing an opponent’s top offensive player, particularly an attackman or midfielder who is considered a significant scoring threat. This strategy involves assigning two defenders to lock off and closely mark the targeted player, effectively reducing their impact on the game. The […]

The Five Man

The “Five-Man” man-down defense is a defensive strategy used to defend against an extra-man offensive unit during a penalty situation. This defense is designed to create pressure on the ball while maintaining fluid rotations to cover passing lanes and potential shooting areas. It involves continuous movement and communication among defenders to disrupt the opposing team’s […]

How To Break The 10 Man

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Breaking a 10-man ride and successfully clearing the ball is a challenging task that requires excellent communication, precise passing, and coordinated movement. A 10-man ride is a high-pressure defensive strategy where the opposing team applies intense pressure all over the field to prevent the clearing team from advancing the ball into the offensive zone. Here’s […]

The Box and One

The “Box and One” is a specialized man-down defense strategy used in lacrosse to defend against an extra-man offensive unit when the opposing team has a player advantage due to a penalty. This strategy is designed to limit the effectiveness of the offensive players by combining a zone defense with individual marking. It’s a more […]

Recruiting 101 – 15 Tips To Get Recruited

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Certainly, the college lacrosse recruiting process can be complex and competitive. With careful planning and dedication, you can increase your chances of finding the right fit for your academic and athletic goals. Here’s some advice for a high school player looking to take their game to the next level. 1. Self-Assessment: Start by evaluating your […]