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3rd Annual LEAPS Friends and Benefits Pro Charity Game and Youth Play Day – 10/27/12

By Lacrosse Playground | October 26, 2012 |
Since 2008 LEAPS has taught 15,000 kids and counting the sport in Philly, Wilmington, and Camden. LEAPS helped start the Philly Public High School League and Philly Middle Grades League, and the growth continues. This spring 2013, Roxborough, Frankford and West Philly High Schools will all start teams. Read More...

Leaps Lax Announces 3rd Annual Charity Game

By Lacrosse Playground | October 15, 2012 |
The 3rd Annual LEAPS Friends and Benefits Pro Charity Game and Youth Play Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Chestnut Hill College’s Victory Field at Plymouth Whitemarsh High. Special thanks to CHC coach Brian Dougherty for once again hosting on the turf. Read More...

New LEAPS Lacrosse Video Showcasing How Far They’ve Come

By Lacrosse Playground | October 27, 2011 |
Former University of Virginia star, John Christmas, released a new video which highlights his LEAPS program in the Philly area. They've come a long way since they started the program to get kids interested in the sport. Christmas, who is also a Maverik Lacrosse sponsored athlete touches upon the fact that Maverik has played a major role in the process. This video was filmed at Girard College. Read More...

2011 LEAPS Friends & Benefits “Pro” Charity Game Boathouse Uniforms

By Lacrosse Playground | September 22, 2011 |
We have the 2011 LEAPS Charity event uniforms made by event partners, Boathouse. The pro’s coming in are excited as this years shorts have pockets. The men’s game features current and former pro players on 9/24 starting at 4PM. There’s also a women’s game at 2:30PM featuring the Philly Public High School League All Stars. Read More...

LEAPS Lacrosse Expands Mission to Linden, New Jersey

By Lacrosse Playground | July 18, 2011 |
LEAPS Lacrosse continues to expand its mission across the East Coast. On May 7th they made their way to Linden, NJ, to teach newcomers about the sport of lacrosse. All it took was a neighborhood mom to get in contact with John Christmas of LEAPS. Read More...

Paul Rabil Leaps Over a Car to Score Goal

By Lacrosse Playground | July 11, 2011 |
Paul Rabil definitely displayed his athleticism last night during the Free-Style Competition at the MLL All Star game. Taking notes from NBA's Blake Griffin, Rabil signaled for a Ford Focus to roll up to the goal. With a few quick steps he launched over the whip and scored a goal to win the competition. Read More...

LEAPS Lacrosse is More Than Inspiring

By Lacrosse Playground | April 6, 2011 |
Eric Gregg and John Christmas are dedicated to bringing the sport of lacrosse into the inner city of Philadelphia. The included video describes the involvement and commitment of the community and companies to develop LEAPS in Philly.

Boathouse Partners with Christmas, LEAPS Inner-City Program

By Lacrosse Playground | September 29, 2009 |
Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, announced that it will partner with professional lacrosse players John Christmas (Boston Cannons) and Eric Gregg (Philadelphia Barrage) on their groundbreaking LEAPS (Lacrosse, Education, Attitude, Perseverance and Success) initiative to give under served youth in the greater Philadelphia area, the opportunity to learn and play the sport of lacrosse.

The Complete Evolution of the Lacrosse Stick

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2014 |
You know that highly technological metal lacrosse stick that moves seamlessly through your gloves, perfectly balanced, strong and sturdy, comprised of the best material known to man? Well surprisingly enough, laxers haven't always been so lucky to use such artfully crafted pieces of lacrosse equipment. There was a time as early as 1000 A.D. where laxers had to build their own lacrosse sticks, usually of wood, and pray that they wouldn't break. Or even worse, hope that the ball wouldn't hit the lip when passing or shooting. Cringe. Read More...

Army To Add Women’s Lacrosse In 2015-16

By Lacrosse Playground | February 24, 2014 |
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy at West Point announced it will add women’s lacrosse to its NCAA athletics lineup beginning with the 2015-16 season on Monday morning. Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan, along with the West Point leadership team, approved the addition to its Division I athletics program, which currently sponsors 25 intercollegiate sports. 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...

Richmond’s Chemotti Announces Men’s Lacrosse Recruiting Class

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2013 |
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – University of Richmond Spiders head men’s lacrosse coach Dan Chemotti announced his spring recruiting class on Tuesday. The class, which consists of 17 student-athletes, will be eligible to compete for the Spiders in their inaugural D-I season in 2013-14. “It is with excitement and pride that we can ultimately announce the inaugural class for men's lacrosse at the University of Richmond,” Chemotti said. Read More...