What would happen if you took the best team from one level, say Division 3 or Division 2, and moved it up and, say, stuck it in Division 1? It’s a common question asked in sports. You see it in European soccer with the promotion and relegation system. You hear the question asked when a college … [Read more...]
D1 men’s preview: 11 goalies to watch
The New England region continues to represent some of the best of collegiate lacrosse. In addition to Yale playing in the past two NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse championships, 11 players from schools in New England were selected to 2019 USILA/Warrior and New Balance All-America teams, and that … [Read more...]
DI men’s preview: Top defensemen and long-stick midfielders
The New England region continues to represent some of the best of collegiate lacrosse. In addition to Yale playing in the past two NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse championships, 11 players from schools in New England were selected to 2019 USILA/Warrior and New Balance All-America teams. And that … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with Loyola junior attackman Kevin Lindley
In two seasons with Loyola (Maryland), Kevin Lindley has been a scoring machine. After a 41-point freshman season, Lindley finished second on the team in points as a sophomore with 60 goals and four assists. For New England lacrosse fans, none of this comes as a surprise, however, as Lindley was … [Read more...]
Relaxed transfer rules provide players with flexibility but has downside
In 2018, freshman Chris Gray turned heads as a member of the Boston University men’s lacrosse team. He scored 31 goals and led the team with 40 assists and 71 points, both of which were single-season program records. He was the Patriot League Rookie of the Year and a USILA All-America selection. He … [Read more...]
Coaching, character becoming critical factors in club lacrosse
There are more opportunities to play lacrosse than ever before. According to the 2018 US Lacrosse Participation Report, an all-time high of 829,423 players participated in the sport of lacrosse at all levels, a 0.3 percent increase from the year before and 575,492 more players than the first report … [Read more...]