I’ve done just about everything there is to do on a lacrosse field. I’ve been a player, a coach, an official, a broadcaster, a journalist and a fan, and I have done those things, and more, for a lot longer than most people have in any sport. My favorite role on the field, however, is as a parent. I … [Read more...]

Here’s the craziest lacrosse statistic I heard this year. You won’t find it in the record books, but I lived it, so I know it’s true. I officiated 30 girls varsity lacrosse games in Massachusetts this past spring. The average age of the officiating duo in 29 of those games was 60 or higher. In six … [Read more...]

I was at a skills clinic recently when a coach bragged about how lacrosse is the country’s fastest-growing sport. It’s a line that’s been used for years by proponents of the game, an exciting statement about a bright future. It’s also false. A widely-quoted report from the Sports & Fitness … [Read more...]

Of all the things lacrosse officials hear from the crowd, the one that seems most sure to draw a reaction is this: “Just let ‘em play.” It’s typically coming from parents and fans -- although it occasionally is tossed out there by coaches – and there’s a reason why it sets refs off. Maybe if you … [Read more...]