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University of Manchester Lacrosse Documentary - Episode 1

University of Manchester Lacrosse Documentary – Episode 1

By Lacrosse Playground | January 14, 2013 |
The first in a series of short documentaries following the University of Manchester Lacrosse team throughout its 2012/2013 season. The series looks to shine a light on the rapidly growing world of British University lacrosse by joining one of the most established teams in the country. Read More...

Video: Team USA Captains in Manchester

By Lacrosse Playground | July 15, 2010 |
Kevin Cassese and Ryan Powell could not be more different. Cassese is the quiet leader with a choirboy image, the son of a coach who was destined to become one himself. Powell is the second of the three fabled brothers who transformed lacrosse, a fireplug and constant threat around the cage. As co-captains of the 2010 U.S. men’s national team, however, they’ve found a common thread: passion. View Video...

Ward and Leung to Visit Hong Kong Lacrosse as Guest Coaches

By Lacrosse Playground | October 21, 2014 |
Most Valuable Player of the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships Dillon Ward along with Karsen Leung will be visiting Hong Kong to serve as guest coaches for the Hong Kong Lacrosse High Performance Programme. The two will be in Hong Kong from October 29 through November 6 then join the High Performance Programme as coaches in Singapore from November 7-9. The HPP team will participate in the Singapore Spectacular, a four-team tournament. Read More...

US Lacrosse Names Coaching Staff for 2015 FIL World Indoor Championship

By Lacrosse Playground | September 15, 2014 |
For the first time, US Lacrosse is heading up the staff and player selection of a team that will represent the United States in the 2015 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Indoor Championship. Tony Resch has been named head coach and will be assisted by Adam Mueller and Chris Schiller. Jimmy Butler will serve as general manager, Tim Soudan as assistant general manager, and Mike Fox as equipment manager. Read More...
ConnectLAX Recruit Feature: Liam Lilienthal

ConnectLAX Recruit Feature: Liam Lilienthal

By Lacrosse Playground | September 12, 2014 |
I am looking for a college program that is competitive. I am looking for a program that has competition within the team for starting spots and is very up-tempo in practice as well as games. I am looking for a program that will help me grow as a person and player. I am also looking for a college program that is very close. A program that acts as a family. Read More...

Hong Kong Lacrosse Establishes High Performance Programme

By Lacrosse Playground | September 4, 2014 |
(4 September, 2014) Hong Kong - The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association (HKLA) has announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Lacrosse High Performance Programme (HPP). This ongoing programme will serve as a way to identify and develop elite lacrosse players and centralize their training in preparation for local and international competitions. The HPP will consist of potential athletes for the Men’s and Women’s National Teams, as well as the Junior National Teams. Read More...

Team USA Names Final 23-Man Roster

By Lacrosse Playground | June 30, 2014 |
BALTIMORE — At the conclusion of a tryout process that included 98 players and spanned 11 months, US Lacrosse has named the U.S. Men’s National Team final 23-man roster for the FIL World Championship, presented by Trusted Choice, July 10-19 in Commerce City, Colo. Read More...

North Squad Named for Under Armour Junior College Elite Lacrosse Showcase

By Lacrosse Playground | June 16, 2014 |
Baltimore, Md. (June 16, 2014) ─ Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) and Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc. announced the North roster for the new Junior College (JUCO) Elite Lacrosse Showcase. Three teams (North, Metro, South) will compete at the JUCO Elite Showcase on Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic weekend in Baltimore July 11-13. Each team will play two games on the evening of July 11. Read More...

Lacrosse The Pond: Eurotrip Is Coming

By Lacrosse Playground | April 25, 2014 |
For this blog I have to take it a few weeks back to recap what’s been going on. In late February, Mike and I took another trip up to Newcastle with our LTP tour guide Tom Mac. Had to see our boy Tomo play for theNewcastle Eagles basketball team. Pretty sure they just won the title but I could be wrong with how confusing the playoff system is in England. Read More...

Lacrosse Goalies, How Quick Are Your Hands?

By Lacrosse Playground | April 1, 2014 |
NEW YORK, April 1, 2014 — America’s oldest sport is rooted in tradition and is also slow to adapt to new advancements in technology both on and off the field. The Guardian National Championship is proud to announce that the goalies attending its July 29th event will be the first lacrosse players in the United States to have access to and be evaluated on the groundbreaking BATAK Pro Reaction system. Read More...
The Uganda Lacrosse Team Isn't Messing Around

The Uganda Lacrosse Team Isn’t Messing Around

By Lacrosse Playground | March 21, 2014 |
The 38 teams will be a record for the FIL World Championship, surpassing the mark of 29 set for the 2010 championship in Manchester, England. The last time the U.S. hosted the world championship, in 1998 in Baltimore, there were only 11 nations competing. Read More...

Turkey Lacrosse National Team Releases Roster

By Lacrosse Playground | March 17, 2014 |
(Istanbul, Turkey)- The Turkey Lacrosse Association is proud to announce that Turkey will be participating in the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships this July 10th-19th in Denver, Colorado, USA. This will be Turkey’s first appearance at the World Lacrosse Championships which is held every 4 years. The 2018 men’s World Lacrosse Championships will be held in Manchester, England. Read More...