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England Lacrosse: Slow Motion Project Denver Trailer

By Lacrosse Playground | August 13, 2013 |
Here is a little slow motion teaser trailer for the second part of England Lacrosse's Project Denver, documenting their training and preparation as they set their sights on the 2014 Denver World Cup. Read More...
Lacrosse Training: Every Minute Counts

Lacrosse Training: Every Minute Counts

By Lacrosse Playground | June 27, 2013 |
Team England Women prepare for their World Cup 2013 campaign, every minute counts! Read More...
England Lacrosse Academy: A GoPro Short

England Lacrosse Academy: A GoPro Short (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | March 8, 2013 |
In a little bit of a change from his normal work, Guy Ellis just put together this all GoPro short video from a recent England Lacrosse Academy U15 session. People don't often see the younger guys playing the game and this is an excellent example of how the world of lacrosse is growing. Read More...
Lacrosse The Pond's Open Letter to Coaches and Players

Lacrosse The Pond’s Open Letter to Coaches and Players

By Lacrosse Playground | February 5, 2013 |
Last year, our pilot year, was a massive success. All the kids on the program are set to graduate and all have had a really great experience. They have all become part of the local lacrosse landscape as well as fixtures on their university teams. Read More...
England Men's Lacrosse: Road to Denver Part 1

England Men’s Lacrosse: Road to Denver Part 1

By Lacrosse Playground | January 29, 2013 |
Join the England Men's Lacrosse Team as they begin the first stage of preparation for the FIL World Games in Denver 2014. This first instalment covers the Northern and Southern Open Trials as players compete to be selected for the team. We also introduce some of the key players within the Team England set up and follow them as they prepare for the campaign, learning the challenges of balancing being international sportsmen whilst also holding down full time jobs. Read More...

England Lacrosse Awarded £3.4 million in Funding

By Lacrosse Playground | December 18, 2012 |
England Lacrosse has been awarded an investment of £3.4 million by Sport England based on a track record of success against previous investment and a Whole Sport Plan focused on continued participation growth. The award represents the largest investment in the governing body to date, and rewards the growth achieved by English Lacrosse in recent years. Read More...

England Crowned Double European Champions

By Lacrosse Playground | July 3, 2012 |
Both the men’s and women’s sections of Team England went undefeated through the tournament to eclipse their soccer compatriots and both take their respective European crowns. The women’s team finished off and impressive tournament performance by beating 2008 champions Wales in the final. In a impressive first half display in the final they put 9 goals on the Welsh before the title holders mounted a comeback in the second half. Read More...

I Play Lacrosse Because…

By Lacrosse Playground | April 20, 2012 |
Last weekend was the North's Flags Final. This is essentially the same as the NCAA's Final Four on Memorial Day weekend. Men and Women teams play their championship games at one location over the course of two days. I thought it would be a good idea to get a feel for why people play lacrosse by asking them to complete a simple sentence: I play lacrosse because... Read More...

Newcomers Shine as Gators Take Down England, 17-2

By Lacrosse Playground | February 7, 2012 |
Gainesville, FL - The No. 3 recruiting class in the nation justified its high rank this evening, as the Gators’ newcomers combined for 12 goals in their 17-2 rout of the England National Team. Florida made an extremely successful showing in its first international competition, promising that the Gators plan to pick up right where they left off at the end of their record-breaking 2011 season. Read More...

ArchLevel Launches Incredible Contest!

By Lacrosse Playground | January 24, 2012 |
'Ello blokes and birds! Still coming at you, just from across the pond (I'm in England) and in that spirit, I'd like to talk about an amazing contest from my mates over at ArchLevel Lacrosse. They made some waves last year with their new approach to lacrosse in England and with their All-Pro tour. This Summer, they'll be partnering with the European Lacrosse Championships. Read More...

England Men’s National Lacrosse Testing Day

By Lacrosse Playground | January 20, 2012 |
England's 40 man training squad were put through a series of tests to establish their individual athletic ability. The tests were conducted in partnership with Salford University sports science department. The test is to be repeated every six weeks leading up to the European Championships to gauge player progression. Read More...

Kyle Harrison Talks Arch Level Lacrosse, Expanding the Game

By Lacrosse Playground | March 20, 2011 |
Kyle Harrison is an absolute veteran of lacrosse. Currently sponsored by STX and Nike (among other companies), he will be taking his talents this coming week across the pond, kicking off the All-Pro tour of friends of LPG, Arch Level Lacrosse. I was able to talk to Kyle to see what he's looking forward to about the tour, expanding the game both internationally and domestically, and who he sees as this year's Tewaaraton winner.