It could be argued that the one position that has received the most attention on the recruiting scene in the last five years has been at the X. A dominant face-off player can alter the outcome of any game - especially if a team is trying to keep its lead, or get back into a game that already seemed … [Read more...]
Fall forward: Boys showcase and tournament rundown
It’s officially fall tournament and showcase time for athletes and their parents across New England. While there have already been a few events -- Legacy just hosted an event for uncommitted players this past weekend -- there are plenty of larger events for private players and club teams alike. Of … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Oaks LC and box lacrosse coach Joe O’Neill
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli talk with Oaks Lacrosse Club coach Joe O'Neill. O'Neill is best known for coaching Wahconah Regional (Mass.) to its first-ever MIAA Division 4 title in 2022. However, he has a … [Read more...]
Realignment: What the NEC’s return means for New England
The Northeast Conference (NEC) will return -- but what does it mean for all of the teams in New England? Last Thursday, NEC commissioner Noreen Morris announced that the conference will be sponsoring men’s lacrosse for the 2024-25 academic year. The NEC is the former longtime home of Sacred Heart … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Coach Chris Hettler on growing talent in N.H.
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli talk with Derryfield School (N.H.) head coach and NH Tomahawks mainstay Chris Hettler. Originally hailing from upstate New York, Hettler played his college lacrosse at Colgate … [Read more...]
Q&A: Sean Kirwan of Dartmouth on short- and long-term goals
Sean Kirwan is one of the most creative offensive minds in lacrosse. After years of working as an offensive coordinator with Lars Tiffany at both Brown and the University of Virginia, Kirwan was named the head coach of Dartmouth earlier this summer. Defensive coordinators across the Ivy League … [Read more...]