New England is an interesting and nuanced recruiting hub for Division 1 lacrosse. A lot of players tend to stay local if they do decide to commit to the D-1 process, as we explored in a previous series. However, breaking down club team commitments is different from breaking down the origin of the … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Glenn Clark on the rise of the indoor game
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing the Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli welcomed Albany FireWolves GM and head coach Glenn Clark to the podcast. Clark previously helmed the New England Black Wolves franchise before the sale of the team to Oliver … [Read more...]
IMLCA winter summit recap: Tufts, Bates coaches honored
Last weekend, college lacrosse coaches from around the country gathered in Florida for the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association winter summit. This event was not to be confused with the USA Lacrosse convention, which also has a coaching component, which is traditionally held in … [Read more...]
Watch list: Five players who will impact America East season
As the snow falls, the spring creeps ever closer for all of the college teams in the region. The America East is home to two New England teams in Vermont and UMass Lowell. The University of Hartford has forgone its conference play this year and may not even field a Division 1 team in 2022. While … [Read more...]
‘Challenges and pain’: The Ivy League is back in the game
Editor's note: This story appears in the November-December issue of New England Lacrosse Journal. This isn’t a story about the pandemic. At least, not directly. It’s important to make that distinction because the proliferation of those types of stories are the opposite of what we all want to … [Read more...]
Faceoff Academy Nationals: Four who impressed the most
MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- The Faceoff Academy Nationals were an absolute spectacle. Held last weekend at the Sportika Indoor Athletic facility, players from around the country gathered to test themselves in a winner-take-all tournament. More than 200 players representing over a dozen states showed … [Read more...]