Month: April 2014

Really? Here's Another Hidden Ball Trick #FTW

Really? Here’s Another Hidden Ball Trick #FTW

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2014 |
The hidden ball trick used to be a rarity. Today, it's everywhere and not going anywhere. This is the third hidden ball trick we've seen in two weeks. Are kids just improving or is it actually part of a game-plan? I'd have to think it's the former, but coaching tactics these days wouldn't surprise me. Read More...

Improving Hand Eye Coordination for Lacrosse Goalies

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2014 |
If you’re looking for some drills and training regimens to improve your hand-eye coordination, Sports Unlimited has you covered. After all, the more in tune your eyes, brain and muscle movements are with one another, the more agile, responsive and prepared you will be when your defense is caught staring at the pretty blondes in the bleachers. Read More...

3D Lacrosse Signs Hoven Vision As Sponsor

By Lacrosse Playground | April 29, 2014 |
DENVER, COLO. (April 29, 2014) – 3d Lacrosse, the nation’s fastest-growing youth lacrosse training and events company, today announces a new business sponsor, Hoven Vision, a leading sports optical and accessories company. The Hoven legacy began in 2002 with action sports (surf, skate, snow and motocross) and has since expanded into team sports, including lacrosse. Read More...

How likely is your kid to get his teeth knocked out?

By Lacrosse Playground | April 29, 2014 |
What if your child suddenly lost his teeth? Smiling, talking, eating—everything would be affected! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry surveys confirm that as much as 39 percent of all dental injuries in children are caused by direct hits with a hard object, such as a puck or ball or stick in player-to-player contact. Read More...

Inside Recruiting with Michigan Coach John Paul

By Lacrosse Playground | April 29, 2014 |
Head Coach John Paul is in his third season at the helm of Michigan‘s newly established Division I men’s lacrosse program. Coach Paul has been with Michigan since the 80′s as a player and then as a coach. Before making the transition to Division I, he coached the University of Michigan men’s club lacrosse team for 14 seasons. Read More...
Highlights: Loyola Wins 2014 Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Championship

Highlights: Loyola Wins 2014 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
The Loyola Greyhounds are the 2014 Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Champions after beating Lehigh 16-7 at Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore, MD on Sunday. Read More...
May 27, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange attackman Billy Ward (3) dodges to the goal against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field. Duke won the game 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Highlights: Men’s and Women’s ACC Lacrosse Championships

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
Maryland topped Syracuse 13-7 on Sunday to win its last ACC Championship. The victory marks the Terps' sixth consecutive conference title. Read More...

Rate This Hidden Ball Trick

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
It seems like hidden ball tricks are being run more often than ever these days and we are seeing it at all levels of play no less. Rate this hidden ball trick from Raleigh, NC. Can a hidden ball trick be poorly executed if it works? Read More...

BIG EAST Men’s Lacrosse Tournament Field Finalized

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
Top-seeded Denver will square off with No. 4 Rutgers Thursday at 4:30 p.m., while second seed Marquette battles host and third-seeded Villanova at 7 p.m. in games that will stream live on BIGEAST.com. Saturday’s championship game between the semifinal winners is set for 4:30 p.m. on FOX Sports 1. Read More...
Thompson Trio Featured on ABC World News, Onondaga Nation of Champions

Thompson Trio Featured on ABC World News, Onondaga Nation of Champions

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
Friday evening, ABC World News featured the Thompson trio as their Persons of the Week. The accompanying video is more than a tribute to their success at Albany. It's a reflection of why they play the game and what it means to their community. Read More...

USA Lax Nation Shirt

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
As we head into summer, this is the perfect t-shirt to support team USA as they head into the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship slated to begin on July 10th. The designer set a goal to sell at least 50 shirts in a 3 week campaign. If he doesn't get at least 50 purchases at the end of 3 weeks, then no shirts print and nobody is charged. If he meets (or exceeds) the goal, the shirts will be shipped to people within 10-14 days after the end of the campaign.

Loyola Men’s Lacrosse Wins 2014 Patriot League Title, Beats Lehigh, 16-7

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2014 |
BALTIMORE – Loyola University Maryland secured its spot in the 2014 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships on Sunday, winning the Patriot League Championship, 16-7, over Lehigh University at Ridley Athletic Complex. Read More...