Month: January 2010
Each Friday the Weekly Mashup brings you links to some of the articles you may not have seen that involve lacrosse or lacrosse players. Here are some of the news-makers from this week after the jump.
Here's a sneak peak of the Brine King II that Florida State will be rocking this Spring. It wouldn't be a Florida State glove without the recognizable logo stamped on the cuff. Let us know what you think after the break.
LAS pointed us towards an unbelievable interview with Under Armour CEO & Founder Kevin Plank. Plank, a former University of Maryland football player, wanted to produce a shirt that was conducive to performing at a high level throughout the course of a game. Jemele Hill from ESPN not only got to learn about the company's roots, but she even trained with Plank himself at his house in Baltimore, Md.
Because there are no rules or regulations regarding patterns or colors, tournament lacrosse teams often have the greatest flexibility when it comes to their jersey designs. Hopkins grad Michael Doneger blogged from South Beach about his experience in the Bump & Grind tournament last weekend, specifically taking a look at the uniforms of the tourney-winning Pro Athletics team.
Lacrosse Playground has your exclusive first look at the gloves Notre Dame will be wearing this spring. The Irish will be wearing Brine Shakedown gloves.
Get a look at the lacrosse gloves Grand Valley State University's lacrosse team will wear this spring.
Feenix Gear has unveiled new apparel -- including a polo and stretch-fit shirt -- for 2010.
Custom team gear will hit the field soon and today we have some more looks at some of the gloves … Read more
Ever wonder what the pros do in their down time? They work out...religiously. Kyle Harrison from STX is always looking for new athletic training techniques to keep upgrading his game.
Lavenham has been known for its quilted jackets and vests. They have recently released quilted pattern backpacks. Take a look and let us know what you think after the break.
Every lacrosse enthusiast and connoisseur knows how important it is to have the right equipment. A good deal goes in to what you use on game day: form, function, strength, resistance, flexibility, aesthetics. In this case a head is a big determiner of how you'll pass, catch, shoot, control and retain the ball.
Pinching a head is, in a way, a rite of passage. Almost everyone has pinched a head in their lifetime with only a few mastering it. You've tried it in the oven, in the freezer, between your knees, but what really is the best way to pinch your head? Is it best to pinch when it's strung or unstrung? Well, today LPG has collected the top 5 instructional videos to learn from about pinching your head.
