This is actually pretty crazy to think about, I never thought I’d even make it this far in lacrosse. Now I’m getting to play with players from all over the world. I heard that Russia was going to compete in the World Lacrosse Championship this year and being an American-born Russian descendent I felt this was a great opportunity.I met up with the team out here in Denver and after…
Coyle, Hall Elected to NLL Hall of Fame
The National Lacrosse League has announced that Pat Coyle and Chris Hall have been voted into the NLL Hall of Fame as inductees of the Class of 2014. Coyle becomes the first defenseman in league history to win induction while Hall was elected in his first year of eligibility. Coyle and Hall will become the 22nd and 23rd members of the Hall of Fame and mark the first multi-member class…
England Blog: Preparing for Iroquois
Hey what’s going on everybody? My name is Colin Clive and I play for the England National team. I’m going to blogging about our experience during our time out here in Denver. The first day has already been an interesting one to say the least. Since I am American and I live on Long Island, I was going to be meeting up with the rest of the guys with another…
MLL At the Break: Launch Need a Push
Sitting on the bubble as we draw closer to the end of this exciting MLL season the Florida Launch made a big move before yesterday’s 4:00 trade deadline. The Launch and Bayhawks worked out a deal that sends Kevin Crowley to Chesapeake, in return the Launch receive Steven Brooks, David Earl, and Jon Hayes. The Launch did lose their 3rd best threat on offense, but were the beneficiary of a…
Lakers Appeal After Forfeited Games Denied
After being forced to forfeit three games due to playing suspended player Scott Evans, the Peterborough Lakers appealed the decision. Yesterday, the Ontario Lacrosse Association denied the appeal and the Lakers are forced to take those three losses. Yesterday afternoon, the OLA released a statement saying “The appeal by the Peterborough Lakers MSL team was denied. The Automatic Fine Policy must be followed. It is the team’s responsibility to manage their…
MLL At the Break: Bayhawks Improve at Deadline
After losing to the Ohio Machine 14-16 on Friday, the Chesapeake Bayhawks fell to 3-7 on the season, taking sole possession of last place in the MLL standings. For the first time in franchise history the Bayhawks are out of the playoff picture at the half-way point of the season. Even with multiple trade accusations and moves during the season, the Bayhawks cannot figure out how to win. 3-7 and the…
USA Has Gold On Their Mind Again
The United States men’s national team began its final stretch of practices on Sunday leading into the World Lacrosse Championships, which kick off on Thursday. Rather than talking about plays or schemes, the coaches began by touching on pride and what it means to represent not only yourself and US Lacrosse, but most importantly, your country. Pride in one’s country has been abundant with the World Cup and is always…
Bayhawks Acquire Kevin Crowley; Launch Add Brooks
In a deal right before the MLL trade deadline today, the Florida Launch sent 2013 MLL MVP Kevin Crowley to the Chesapeake Bayhawks for Steven Brooks, Jon Hayes and David Earl. The Bayhawks also get a 2015 fourth round collegiate draft pick. Crowley, who is currently with Team Canada, has 17 points this season. The three midfielders have a combined 17 points. Earl was just traded to the Bayhawks in…
Adanacs Prepare for Battle with Burrards
Brett Hickey and the Coquitlam Adanacs visit Curtis Dickson and the Maple Ridge Burrards tonight in a rare Tuesday night tilt in the WLA schedule. Coming into the game a mere 3 points separate these two contenders for second place behind the high flying Victoria Shamrocks for first and both teams have been playing great, fast lacrosse as of late. Coquitlam is coming into the game trying to turn a struggling team around. After going 2-3 in their last five games and…
How To Make $120/hour Doing Something You Love
It’s pretty simple. Private lacrosse lessons allow you keep a stick in your hand, enjoy the sun and share the game with the next generation of players. For college players and recent graduates, it’s a great summer gig with flexible hours. Because you collect 100% of your rate directly from your players, everyone can create an instructor profile on ConnectLAX and start marketing their lessons for free. Sign up at http://www.connectlax.com/private-lessons. Tyler King, a recent graduate of D3 Denison, works in…