LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The Oaks Lacrosse Club combined with the Catamount LC to field a team in the 2024 bracket this year at the Lake Placid Scholastic Tournament. However, Oaks had enough players to field a team in the 2025 Silver Division and performed admirably. Oaks did have to grab some guys … [Read more...]
From the podcast: RPI’s Chris Piatelli on recruiting strategies
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined by RPI assistant coach Chris Piatelli. Before joining RPI last season, Piatelli -- Jack's nephew -- served as the boys head lacrosse coach at Central Catholic High … [Read more...]
Nations Best: The making of a Lake Placid “super team”
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The Nations Best teams have taken Lake Placid by storm this week. Made up of players from across the country in the 3-Step ecosystem, these teams were constructed with the input of several coaches and administrators. The most prevalent of those figures is Tyler Russell. I had a … [Read more...]
Lake Placid Scholastic: Who’s stood out for Catamount LC?
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The Catamount Lacrosse Club has undergone a few shifts in recent years. Last year was Jeff Coulsen's swan song here at the Lake Placid Scholastic Tournament, and the team has new operators and coaches. However, the mission remains the same -- provide a platform for players from … [Read more...]
Lake Placid Scholastic first take: The rise of club “super teams”
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The first day of the Lake Placid Scholastic Tournament on Monday showcased beautiful weather and incredibly skillful play. Held each summer in the first week of August, Placid Scholastic isn’t a recruiting tournament as it falls at the end of a grueling summer circuit, but the … [Read more...]
Prep coaching carousel: Some familiar faces in new places
With the 2022 boys lacrosse season already in the rearview, changes have already begun at prep schools across the region. Several coaches have moved on to different jobs at different schools in and out of the region. Some of those departures will shape the prep landscape in 2023. The list of coaches … [Read more...]