Month: August 2013

NCAA Division I Transfers Beginning to Eye Tampa as Better Option

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa has announced the addition of Johns Hopkins attacker Mike Morris and Hofstra attacker Jake Rooney to it men's lacrosse program. Johns Hopkins attackman Mike Morris and Hofstra attackman Jake Rooney have decided to transfer and continue their playing careers at the University of Tampa, with both enrolled at UT and eligible for competition. Both Morris and Rooney will be beginning their sophomore years in the fall 2013 semester at UT. Read More...

Recon XLU Strung With StringKing Lacrosse Mesh

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
Gait is dropping a brand new head set to be in stores October 1st. The head is called Recon XLU. Today, we'll show you one in a Black colorway strung with a fresh StringKing stringing kit. Recon XLU is the ultimate midfield head for the all-around player. Read More...
Video: Catching up with the Lao-Gosneys: Talking MLL, Team USA and Lehigh Lacrosse

Video: Catching up with the Lao-Gosneys: Talking MLL, Team USA and Lehigh Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehighsports.com was at the 2013 Major League Lacrosse semifinals at PPL Park and caught up with Lehigh men's lacrosse alumni Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney '12 of the Hamilton Nationals. Read More...

Fried to lead Team USA in gold medal defense in England

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
Fried will lead Team USA as head coach through the 2017 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup in Surrey, England, where the U.S. will seek a third consecutive world title and eighth overall. He led Team USA to a perfect 7-0 mark at the 2013 FIL World Cup in Oshawa, Ontario, where the U.S. outscored its opponents by a record 13.2 goals per game, including a 19-5 victory over Canada in the gold medal game. The U.S. also set records for goals in a tournament (127) and goals per game (18.1). Read More...

Regional Qualifier for Inaugural IMG Indoor Nationals Coming to Minnesota on Sept. 28-29

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
Philadelphia, PA – August 30, 2013 – The American Indoor Lacrosse Association (AILA) today announced it will hold a regional qualifying event for the inaugural IMG Indoor Nationals on September 28-29th at the Hastings Civic Arena in Hastings, MN. The IMG Indoor Nationals is an invitation and qualification only event series for U15, U17 and U19 US indoor lacrosse teams. Read More...

Colorado State-Pueblo Plans to Add Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
PUEBLO, Colo. (GoThunderWolves.com - Aug. 29, 2013) - Colorado State University-Pueblo will increase its athletics offerings to 22 starting in the 2014-15 school year, adding men's indoor and outdoor track and field, men's cross country, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse and women's swimming and diving. Read More...

Lacrosse Legend John Grant Jr. Joins Gait Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2013 |
(August 29, 2013 St Louis MO) Gait Lacrosse is proud to announce the signing of John Grant Jr. as the newest member of the Gait Lacrosse Advisory Staff. Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and Championship experience to his new role in the development of Gait Lacrosse equipment and youth training camps. Read More...

RoughRiders Add to Coaching Staff

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2013 |
Elkridge, Md. (August 29th , 2013)-- The Maryland RoughRider high school and youth club lacrosse program announced today the addition of four new coaches to the program headlined by former University of Maryland and MLL standout Brian Reese. In addition to Coach Reese, Eric Diprospero, Jon Robinson, and Matt Warner will join the coaching staff. The RoughRider program will begin tryouts for the Spring/Summer 2014 teams September 8th. Read More...

UNC Lacrosse Player Mark McNeill To Get A Lot Of Burn In Football Season Opener Against South Carolina

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2013 |
University of North Carolina lacrosse player, Mark McNeill, will be playing a considerable amount tonight at wide receiver in UNC's football season opener against sixth ranked South Carolina. McNeill, 6'4'' 215 Junior from St. Mary's Annapolis, is a big target who will provide depth at wide receiver this Fall. Read More...

HPU to build Athletic Performance Center for NCAA Div. I teams

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2013 |
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- High Point University plans to break ground on a new 31,500-square-foot Athletic Performance Center for its student-athletes at Vert Stadium this fall. The $9 million facility will house the Panthers' growing athletics program which now includes NCAA Div. I men's and women's lacrosse. Read More...
Video: Water-Activated Shorts Now Available at Lacrosse.com

Video: Water-Activated Shorts Now Available at Lacrosse.com

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2013 |
Water-activated patterns appear when wet! Designed to take you wherever your adventures do. This short will take you from the classroom to the field, and from the pool to backyard BBQs. Read More...
Video: Closer Look at the Warrior Prequel

Video: Closer Look at the Warrior Prequel

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2013 |
Comfort, stability and ultra-light speed in a single package, Warrior's Prequel is designed for all athletes and a diverse training routine. Read More...