Month: September 2013

US Lacrosse Releases How to Make Proper Contact in Men’s & Boys’ Lacrosse Online Course

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
BALTIMORE, Sept. 30, 2013 – US Lacrosse today released its new online instructional course, How to Make Proper Contact in Men’s & Boys’ Lacrosse, free of charge to all of its members. After several years of development and collaboration with professionals in martial arts, gymnastics and other contact sports, US Lacrosse has developed the course to help reduce the number of injuries resulting from illegal and hard hits by teaching proper technique to deliver and receive contact in men’s and boys’ lacrosse. Read More...

Stevenson University Hosts 3rd Annual Meghan Puls Lacrosse Classic Sunday, October 20th

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
Owings Mills, Md - Stevenson University will be hosting the third annual Meghan Puls Lacrosse Classic Sunday, October 20 at 10am in Mustang Stadium on the Owings Mills campus. This year's tournament features five teams, including Stevenson University, Goucher College, Virginia Wesleyan College, Franklin & Marshall College and Cabrini College. Admission is free. Read More...
Freshman Commits to North Carolina for Lacrosse, Recruiting Hypocrisy? (Video)

Freshman Commits to North Carolina for Lacrosse, Recruiting Hypocrisy? (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
Yes, a freshman just committed to UNC. It's not their first foray of securing early verbals and we, personally, don't have a problem with early recruiting. However, this is the first instance of early recruiting gone awry. Read More...

Video Highlights: Syracuse Defeats Iroquois Nationals, 14-11

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
In a fall ball match up pitting the Syracuse Orange lacrosse team against the Iroquois Nationals, the Orange defeated the Iroquois, 14-11. The Orange also scrimmaged the Israeli National Team yesterday at SUNY Cortland. Read More...

Lehigh Shows Off Patriot League Lacrosse Championship Rings

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Following its second straight Patriot League Championship, the Lehigh men's lacrosse team held its annual awards banquet on Sunday at the Saucon Valley Country Club. The afternoon featured a look back at the 2013 season, the presentation of championship rings, handing out of team awards and more. Read More...
A Closer Look at Furman Lacrosse Conditioning Program

A Closer Look at Furman Lacrosse Conditioning Program

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
Furman Men's Lacrosse initial video takes a look inside the team's first two weeks of conditioning. Head Coach Richie Meade runs a tight ship. I can only imagine how inspiring it would be to hear his speeches day-in and day-out. Read More...
High School Girl Asks Steele Stanwick to Homecoming

High School Girl Asks Steele Stanwick to Homecoming

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
The Lacrosse Unlimited store location in Rockville, Md, hosted an event with Under Armour athlete Steele Stanwick. Stanwick promoted Under Armour lacrosse equipment, whilst talking with fans and signing autographs. Read More...

LXM PRO 801 Player Preview

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2013 |
Looking ahead to game four of the LXM PRO Tour, presented by Champion, both Team STX and Maverik United will have to make a few adjustments to their line-ups. This weekend, Maverik United will likely lean heavily on crease attackman, former Salisbury All-American and Adrenaline Athlete Erik Krum, who is averaging four goals per game and second in the Tour for goals scored. Read More...

Jim Stagnitta Steps Down in Denver

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2013 |
DENVER, Colo. (Sept. 27, 2013) – The Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse, on Friday announced that they have promoted B.J. O’Hara as Head Coach after Jim Stagnitta stepped down from the position. Read More...
Shock Doctor Mouthguards has Two New Additions

Shock Doctor Mouthguards has Two New Additions

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2013 |
Minnetonka, MN - Protection is the driving force behind Shock Doctor's cutting edge mouthguard technology, and a passion for innovation results when the number one mouthguard company in the world continues to break new ground. Read More...

Virginia Lacrosse Announces Captains for 2014

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2013 |
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Virginia men's lacrosse head coach Dom Starsia announced that midfielder Rob Emery, midfielder Bobby Hill and defenseman Scott McWilliams have been selected as team captains for the 2014 campaign. Read More...

LXM PRO 801 Gear Release

By Lacrosse Playground | September 26, 2013 |
Adrenaline and Champion collaborated once again to produce some of the most unique lacrosse uniforms ever designed for the LXM PRO fall tour. The high end uniform manufactured by Champion uses its elite double dry fabrics with moisture wicking technology to help players stay cool and dry. The fully sublimated uniforms provide the Adrenaline Art Department the freedom to apply the Adrenaline Treatment from top to bottom. Read More...