The most desirable destination for any young lacrosse player is the Ivy League. It offers the most opportunities and prestige available for a student-athlete. In men’s lacrosse, the conference is also a powerhouse, perennially fielding multiple teams in the top 20 year after year. Most of the teams … [Read more...]
The Division 3 experience: Why it can be best of both worlds
For many players growing up, the quest to play Division 1 lacrosse is ever-present. More fans. Bigger stadiums. Television appearances. They’re all motivating factors. But there are 65 Division 1 teams in the U.S. and, thus, only so many roster spots — and so many chances — available to play at that … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Springfield’s Keith Bugbee on his coaching tree, type of player
Keith Bugbee is one of the longest-tenured coaches in all of Division 3 college lacrosse. He is entering his 39th season in charge of Springfield and has produced more coaches than any other program in New England. Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli sat down with Bugbee in the latest episode of “New … [Read more...]
Why Steve Moreland left Governor’s to join staff at Tufts
One of the most celebrated coaches in the New England prep scene has made the leap to the Division 3 college ranks. Steve Moreland, the former coach at Governor’s Academy, is now an assistant coach at D-3 stalwart Tufts. Moreland comes into the fold with the Jumbos after the departure of assistant … [Read more...]
Recruiting: How Norwell’s John Mullen turned Syracuse heads
The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team is perpetually in the news cycle. Their recent coaching hires of Gary Gait, Dave Pietramala and TD Ierlan have certainly pushed it to the top of the headlines. However, the commitment of John Mullen (Norwell, Mass.) has raised some eyebrows in local lacrosse … [Read more...]
Watch list: These D-1 events are worth following this fall
The fall is here and so are fall ball jamborees and scrimmages for men’s and women’s lacrosse. While a number of NCAA teams are participating in fall events, there are other notable exceptions -- like the Division 3 NESCAC -- that have stringent rules on out-of-season competition. Still, regardless … [Read more...]