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The 2016 Face of Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | January 6, 2016 |

2016FOLBracket
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To vote for your favorite candidate, just like his repost on @lacrosseplayground. … Read more

Taking Your Game to the Next Level: 7 Simple Tips for Getting Recruited to Play Lacrosse in College

By Hutton Jackson | August 10, 2015 |

Lacrosse has grown in popularity at the high school level, and as a result the number of youth players hoping … Read more

Kelly Scott: Using her potential

By Lacrosse Playground | January 2, 2015 |
Ability is only important if it's utilized. Whether it's on the lacrosse field, in the weight room or in the classroom, ability doesn't always translate to success. More is needed. Read More...

TheLocker Interviews Rob Pannell of the New York Lizards

By Lacrosse Playground | October 15, 2014 |
It's been quite the year for Attackman Rob Pannell. He won silver at the FIL World Lacrosse Championship with Team USA and led the New York Lizards of the MLL in both goals and assists before suffering a heartbreaking 14-13 semi-final loss to eventual champion Denver Outlaws. Rob also joined the world’s first lacrosse-only social networking site, TheLocker, as a sponsored athlete and adviser. Read More...

Titan Tea Hosts City WOD Urban Photo Scavenger Hunt Benefitting the Fresh Air Fund

By Lacrosse Playground | July 23, 2014 |
NEW YORK, July 23, 2014 – This Sunday, July 27th, Titan Tea will be hosting City WOD (“Workout of the Day,”) an urban photo scavenger hitting the streets of downtown Manhattan, where 100% of proceeds will benefit the Fresh Air Fund. Teams of four in either a 5k or 10k division will be conquering New York as they solve riddles to find various landmarks in hopes of hitting the finish line first. Read More...

Otter Mesh Review

By Lacrosse Playground | March 18, 2014 |
If you got a chance to watch my video from the 2014 National Lacrosse Convention, you might have seen Flip Naumburg introduce a new head called the Hawk.  Innovative and strategically thought out, the Hawk is a perfect example of what Epoch lacrosse is becoming known for: challenging conventional thinking to create products that work better for today's lacrosse player. Read More...

Meshbusters – Chapter 2

By Lacrosse Playground | March 12, 2014 |
Almost all of my original plans for testing had to be reconfigured after I was in the process, so it took a bit longer than expected.  I’ll try to explain each test and give some insight into what the numbers could mean. Read More...

ConnectLAX.com Recruiting Guide: A Free Resource to Get Ahead

By Lacrosse Playground | February 19, 2014 |
Knowledge is power and the ConnectLAX recruiting guide provides practical advice to help you navigate today’s accelerated recruiting environment. This step-by-step guide helps you understand the process and in doing so, separate yourself from the pack. Read More...

2014 US Lacrosse National Convention Wrap Up

By Lacrosse Playground | January 14, 2014 |
Don't worry if you couldn't make it to the 2014 US Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia, PA,  because Lacrosse Playground has you covered.  We got the chance to interview a wide range of vendors to show you just what the weekend is all about. Read More...

MESHBUSTERS – Chapter 1

By Lacrosse Playground | January 3, 2014 |
There’s a lot of waxed lacrosse mesh out there.  For years, lax McGuyvers everywhere have been tinkering with different methods and mixtures to make boring old lacrosse mesh into coated, colored, and even scented variations of the pocket that dominates the game today, mesh.  It's time we got to the bottom of it all. Read More...

Athlete Ally Lacrosse hopes to make an impact on and off the field

By Lacrosse Playground | November 27, 2013 |
It’s not uncommon for new high school club lacrosse programs to pop up each year. But in 2014, a new program will arrive on the summer circuit with a bit of a twist. It will still have the goals of playing competitive lacrosse and offering a way for athletes to showcase their ability to college coaches, but the players will also be bound by a commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all athletes – specifically those that may be LGBT. Read More...

REVIEW: NoSweat Disposable Helmet Sweat Absorber

By Lacrosse Playground | November 17, 2013 |
When I first received a pack of the NoSweat disposable helmet pads, I was a bit skeptical of whether it'd be worth changing them out all the time.  It seemed like one more thing that I would have to remember to do before each game.  After using them in recent box lacrosse games, however, I'm jumping on the bandwagon.  These things rock. Read More...