With the MLL Championship Weekend coming to Philadelphia this weekend, its time to reflect on what steps these teams have taken to be in contention for the title. Congratulations to the Charlotte Hounds for making it to their first Championship Weekend appearance. They hit a nice groove to conclude the season and they have made great strides for such a young team. The Hamilton Nationals and Chesapeake Bayhawks, welcome to…
The migration of talent from north of the border continues and is finding more success each year. The graduations of Cam Flint, Jason Noble, Jake Hayes, Reid Acton, Robert Church, and the list goes on and on, prove that Canadians are successfully putting their stamp on the American Collegiate Lacrosse game. The infusion of their talents are not taking as long as had it been. Here is a list of…
With the graduates of 2013 making their way into future endevours, its about time we look at who will be the next best on the field. Starting out with defensemen is an easy answer. Why? As I told you before, a coach told me that if you cannot protect the back end, you won’t be able to play out the front door. Defense will be the staple of the next…
The 2013 College lacrosse season has been one for the ages. The championship team had five losses on the season and the number one ranked team going into the tournament had three. Favorites were nearly upset in the first round and the champion was a timeout away from making an early exit. I think 2013 could be mostly remembered for the young guns that came up to play big minutes…
The NLL draft is a few months away, and as we examine prospects we take a look at some of the top American impact players.
Brian Davies, our resident scouting expert, talks The Philadelphia Wings have always had a connection in drafting players from the United States Collegiate ranks into the National Lacrosse League. The time I was a scout with the organization was no different and proudly where my name could do the most within the organization. My first draft had high hopes coming out of the American talent pool available. Unfortunately the time…
As lacrosse continues to grow, the sources for players entering the pro indoor circuit has gotten much more expansive. American talent has developed, as you can see from Joe Walters, Joel White, Max Seibald, and others who have earned roster spots. The college game certainly has seen indoor strategy and schemes become more prevalent. For example, the last couple of seasons at Princeton and certainly with the influence of Northern…