Month: December 2011

Striker Danger Skeleton Crew Theme Dye Job

By Lacrosse Playground | December 29, 2011 |
In my continuing efforts to use Striker Danger's apparel line for dye themes, I recently finished the Skeleton Crew. The shorts are mainly Black and White, so I wanted to continue that theme with the images they use. Read More...

The Hundreds Spring 2012 Lookbook

By Lacrosse Playground | December 29, 2011 |
The LA based streetwear brand, The Hundreds, is trying to expand its reach to a wider demographic with the Spring collection. Unlike their usual oversized graphic tees these clothes actually look wearable and comfortable. Garb such as button down shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, shorts and pants. Read More...

Denison University’s Defensive Workout (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | December 29, 2011 |
Denison University released a nifty training video for defensemen. The video delves into the basics every defenseman should cover, whether in the off-season or in season. Working on your footwork is imperative. Ladder, cone, clearing, and situational drills are all covered in this video. Read More...

Andrew McMinn Named Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach At Robert Morris

By Lacrosse Playground | December 29, 2011 |
Moon Township, Pa. - Robert Morris University Director of Athletics Craig Coleman, M.D., announced the hiring of Andrew McMinn as head men's lacrosse coach Wednesday afternoon. McMinn, who was previously the associate head coach for the Colonials, has served on the Robert Morris staff for the past six seasons, helping RMU develop from its earliest stages as a program to one that has secured three consecutive winning seasons and earned a national ranking along with its first postseason berth in the past two years. Read More...

Retail Spotlight: Total Lacrosse – A New Way To Retail LAX

By Lacrosse Playground | December 29, 2011 |
As a new segment we will be casting a spotlight on retail chains around the country. Stores that are either new, successful, unique or all of the above. Today we take a look at Total Lacrosse. Introducing Total Lacrosse: a specialty retailer dedicated to the growth of the game. Total Lacrosse was created specifically for the lacrosse player; you will not find other sports represented in a Total Lacrosse store. Read More...

George Washington University Mens Lax Helmets By HeadWrapz

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
Here are some sweet Pro7 helmets that HeadWrapz designed for the GW lacrosse team. They are entitled "Brolonials" after the school's mascot, Colonials. I got this in my inbox earlier and have been so caught up with the Holidaze and seeing old friends that I forgot to get this up. What's even more funny--is that---I live down the street from George Washington's campus in Foggy Bottom, DC. Read More...

Battle For Michigan Highlights Men’s Lacrosse Schedule

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
DETROIT -- Three games against teams that made the NCAA Tournament a year ago and a home game against the Michigan Wolverines are on the docket as the Titan men's lacrosse schedule was announced today. Overall, Detroit will have five home games, including visits from MAAC Champion Siena in a rematch from last year's conference tournament championship, and Marist – who the Titans defeated in the semifinals. Read More...

Cantabene Named to Greater Baltimore Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Stevenson men's lacrosse eighth-year head coach Paul Cantabene was recently named to the Greater Baltimore Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class of 2012. The ceremony will be held on January 21, 2012 at The Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix, Maryland. Read More...

University of Texas Facility Renamed Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
In the Fall of 2011, a new and improved Clark Field turf and track reopened following a $4 million renovation project made possible through $3 million in private gifts and $1 million from Recreational Sports. The newly renovated facility has been renamed the Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field in honor of University alumni H. Scott Caven Jr. and his wife, Vivien. Read More...

Two Penn Grads Drafted by Major League Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
PHILADELPHIA - A pair of former Penn men's lacrosse players, Al Kohart and Brett Hughes, were selected during the Major League Lacrosse Supplemental Draft which took place Wednesday, Dec. 14. Kohart was a ninth-round pick of the Chesapeake Bayhawks, while Hughes was a 17th-round pick of the Denver Outlaws. Read More...

adidas adizero Smoke Cleats Coming Soon

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
Due to hit shelves Spring 2012 is a new superlight cleat from adidas. The adizero Smoke features a double-layer Sprint Skin upper, internal TPU welded support and a Sprint Frame molded outsole, which offers light support, durability and acceleration in a low cut cleat. Read More...

Warrior 2 FACE Evolution 3 Heads

By Lacrosse Playground | December 28, 2011 |
A new addition to the Warrior 2 FACE line is the limited edition Evo 3. These Evo colorways represent a collision of good vs. evil with the aggressive limited edition graphic approach. Available in both X and HS spec, the 2 FACE Evolution heads take a step forward allowing for 2 different sidewall colors - 2 sides = 2 face.