Month: May 2014

Albany’s Thompson Brothers, Maryland’s Cummings Named 2014 Tewaaraton Award Winners

By Lacrosse Playground | May 30, 2014 |
WASHINGTON – The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced University at Albany attackman Lyle Thompson, University at Albany attackman Miles Thompson, and University of Maryland midfielder Taylor Cummings as the winners of the 14th annual Tewaaraton Award, presented Thursday at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. The Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and top female college lacrosse players in the United States. Read More...

Despite shrinking attendance, Championship Weekend is not broken

By Lacrosse Playground | May 29, 2014 |
There’s been a lot of talk regarding attendance at the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Weekend. Attendance is declining, but why? Is it because of location, enhanced viewing experience on television or ticket prices? The likely answer includes a combination of several factors. Read More...
Lacrosse Fight, Silences the Crowd

Lacrosse Fight, Silences the Crowd

By Lacrosse Playground | May 29, 2014 |
Someone please help us out. Help us with the who, what, when, and where (we know the why)! Looks old, but it was uploaded this week. I guess we'll never know... Read More...

Michigan Coach Ryan Danehy Joins 3d Lacrosse As National Director Of Training And Methodology

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2014 |
DENVER, COLO. (May 28, 2014) – 3d Lacrosse, the nation’s fastest-growing, premier lacrosse training, select club and events company has appointed former University of Michigan Assistant Coach Ryan Danehy as National Director of Training and Methodology. In this role, he will expand training standards creatively while also reinforcing consistency nationwide for 3d Lacrosse’s signature Box/Field Hybrid Development System. Read More...

2014 Texas State Championship Highlights

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2014 |
This video highlights the Division I State Championship Game between Dallas Jesuit and The Episcopal School of Dallas, both ranked top 50 nationally in several polls. Read More...

Girl Laxer Lays A Gruesome Beat Down Slashing And Repeatedly Punching Opponent In Head

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2014 |
The video is a clear representation of rage on the field. The girl whacks her once sending her opponent to the ground, then continues to repeatedly bash her head in tomahawk style and even makes contact with some punches to the face. No wonder a good amount of people want helmets in women's lacrosse. The game is apparently between two Connecticut high schools. Read More...

Chris Malone Steps Down as Arizona State Head Coach, Team Seeking Applicants

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2014 |
(May, 2014) TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State University Men's Lacrosse announced today that Chris Malone has stepped down as the head lacrosse coach. "We have accepted Coach Malone's resignation with a heavy heart, and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors," said Lax Devils Director Jonathan Minder. "We have begun the national search process to find our next head coach, looking for a leader who will maintain the tradition of excellence and national prominence at the highest level of MCLA lacrosse Chris has built since he first arrived in 2008." Read More...
2014 NCAA Lacrosse Highlights: Enjoy the Ride

2014 NCAA Lacrosse Highlights: Enjoy the Ride

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2014 |
With the NCAA season coming to a close, we bring you our season highlight reel “Enjoy the Ride.” Featuring the highest quality clips of the best goals we could find, we can guarantee it’ll be the best you’ll watch all day. Read More...

Women’s Lacrosse 2014 National Championship Game Photos

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2014 |
Terps win their 12th 'Ship! Read More...

Men’s National Championship Photos: @Duke_MLAX vs @NDLacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2014 |
Lowest #ncaalax attendance for a final since it was moved to NFL stadiums after 2002 at Rutgers. Read More...
ESPN's Feature about the Thompson Trio is an Impactful Reflection of how far Lacrosse has and hasn't come

.@ESPNfrontrow Feature about the Thompson Trio is an Impactful Realization of how far Lacrosse has and hasn’t come

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2014 |
Albany's Lyle, Miles and Ty Thompson make up the highest scoring attack in college lacrosse. They also represent a link to time-honored Native American traditions. Read More...

Top Student Athletes To Compete In NYC Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2014 |
New York City (May 27, 2014) — New York City’s top high school senior boys and girls lacrosse players from the City’s public (PSAL), Catholic (CHSAA) and independent high schools will compete for the title of “Best in the City” at the 2014 NYC Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. The girls and boys championship games will take place on Sunday at 1pm and 3pm, respectively. All games will be played at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, and admission is free. Read More...