Jaffe: Abuse of referees is a growing problem lacrosse can’t ignore
A ref sets a faceoff in the 2018 Division 2 final between Merrimack and Saint Leo. (Ben Mackey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Much of the talk…
State of the Game
For sake of their kids, parents should shut up and just cheer
As a new lacrosse season approaches, here’s the thing that many of you most want to hear: Children who are athletes into high school (and…Read More
PLL debut at Gillette: What worked and what can be improved
Marcus Holman of PLL Archers goes airborne. (Evan Scales/New England Lacrosse Journal)FOXBORO, Mass. – The past, present and future of lacrosse were on display the…
As pro landscape changes, Boston Cannons give something to root for
Boston Cannons head coach Sean Quirk addresses his team. (James Cirrone)The first weekend of June, New England finally got to experience what professional lacrosse is…
PLL or MLL? New England fans don’t have to pick just one
Former Cannon Justin Turri is one of the players who jumped to the new PLL. (Major League Lacrosse)For most lacrosse fans, Memorial Day weekend —…
Enjoying longevity in lacrosse
Chuck Jaffe, columnist for New England Lacrosse Journal, playing box lacrosse. (courtesy photo)Early this month, I’ll start my last game as the regular goalie on…
Lacrosse on the Olympics stage? Maybe, but not as you know it
The American flag before the 2018 national title game between Duke and Yale. (Larry French/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)At the end of November, the International…
Pro leagues on collision course
As a lacrosse fan, you want the new Premier Lacrosse League to succeed without killing off Major League Lacrosse in the process. If you are…
In winning gold on global stage, Americans miss point of Worlds
Team USA didn’t win the 2018 FIL World Championship in July until the very last second, with Tom Schreiber’s goal with one click remaining on…
Without fun and improvement, summer is a waste
For club lacrosse players, there are a lot of highlights that can define "a good summer." There are the wins for their team — and…
Season for the Ages
The "best season ever" is the one when your favorite team wins the crown, with players you love making big, unforgettable contributions. The best season…
With bloated lacrosse calendar, less would be more
I love lacrosse — every level, every variety, every version of the game. Yet, I have gotten to where I think there may just be…
For a rewarding summer, do your homework
The best things in life aren’t always free. My daughter, Whitney, learned that years ago when she won a raffle prize of a scholarship to…
