Defensemen are essential components of any good team. From youth to the pros, having a long-pole that can flat out erase the opposing team’s best player is what every coach dreams of. Those players become increasingly rare as you advance through the ascending levels of the game. By the time you get … [Read more...]
Road 2 Prep: Who topped an excellent crop of defensemen?
FITCHBURG, Mass. — Last year’s Road 2 Prep showcase had more than 100 players involved in skills, drills and games in front of more than 30 prep school lacrosse coaches. The event has grown to more than 170 players and 100 prep coaches from 60 schools this year. A girls lacrosse division was also … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Bill Mason of Bowdoin on the next steps
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined by Bowdoin head coach Bill Mason. Mason's first year in charge of the Polar Bears was very successful. He led Bowdoin to a 9-1 record in the NESCAC and an 18-3 … [Read more...]
Road 2 Prep: Middies of all ages and sizes ran the show
FITCHBURG, Mass. — Last year’s Road 2 Prep showcase had more than 100 players involved in skills, drills and games in front of more than 30 prep school lacrosse coaches. The event has grown to more than 170 players and 100 prep coaches from 60 schools this year. A girls lacrosse division was also … [Read more...]
Road 2 Prep: No shortage of specialists on the defensive side
FITCHBURG, Mass. — Last year’s Road 2 Prep showcase had more than 100 players involved in skills, drills and games in front of more than 30 prep school lacrosse coaches. The event has grown to more than 170 players and 100 prep coaches from 60 schools this year. A girls lacrosse division was also … [Read more...]
The Process: For some late commits, timing isn’t everything
Late commitment. What’s that journey like? While members of the region’s Class of 2022 have just started their college journeys, there are many members of the Class of 2023 still waiting to find their college home. And, when it comes to specialty positions, the process can be long and … [Read more...]