High School Lacrosse: Denver Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Bill Tierney Continues To Recommend That Student-Athletes “Play Multiple Sports To Develop Skill Sets And Learn Teamwork”

Bill Tierney, Denver Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach
“I continuously recommend to young men to play more than just one sport in high school. First of all, any sport, including lacrosse, can become boring if obsessed over for 12 months a year. Secondly, other sports help young men develop a skill set not available when working out on his own. Sacrifice for the team, teamwork, conditioning, confidence, handling defeat and victory, and time management are among the many things that can be gained by playing another sport. Strength, speed, agility and toughness can be enhanced by playing other sports as well. Clearly, however, the skills needed to be a premier player in lacrosse must be constantly worked on. Therefore, even in the fall, while playing football or soccer, a young man should continue to work on his stick skills on Sundays and down time, since the beauty of the game is built upon the fact that a young man is only as good as the amount of effort he puts into his skills.”
Photo by David Zalubowski/AP Photo

For more: http://espn.go.com/high-school/lacrosse/recruiting-road/story/_/id/7057666/coaches-recognize-competitiveness-players-play-multiple-sports?src=mobile

High School Girls Lacrosse: US Lacrosse Announces 2014 Youth Rules Changes Featuring Strict Enforcement Of Illegal Body Contact, Repetitive Fouls And Four Minute Red Card Penalty

US Lacrosse today announced the final rule revisions for the 2014 girls’ high school and youth lacrosse rules. Both sets of rules are endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and written by the US Lacrosse Women’s Game Rules Subcommittee and approved by its Women’s Game Committee. The youth rules are a product of modifications to the high school rules.

The points of emphasis for the 2013-2014 season are strict enforcement of rules governing illegal: body contact, obstruction of free space to goal, repetitive fouls, and stick contact and cross checking. 

Major rule changes for the 2013-2014 season at all levels of play include:

• decreasing the number of players from each team on the draw circle from five to three;
• increasing penalty time for a red card from two minutes to four; 
• disallowing additional facial protection to be worn other than ASTM International-approved goggles and mouth guard. ASTM International Women’s Lacrosse approved goggles have been the standard since the rule was created in 2004.

For more:  http://www.laxmagazine.com/high_school/girls/2012-13/news/10913_girls_hs_and_youth_rule_changes_announced

Lacrosse Injuries: “Dr. James Andrews Targets Youth Sports Injuries” Article Discusses “Overuse Prevention” And Importance Of Avoiding “Sport Specialization” Until Senior Year In High School

By Paul Steinbach
September 2013
http://www.athleticbusiness.com/articles/article.aspx?articleid=4059&zoneid=14

Lacrosse Gear: Video Highlights Of Nike Lacrosse-Sponsored “The Ride: Fast Or Last” Invitation-Only Event For Top High School Boys And Girls Players

In July 2013, Nike was host of “The Ride,” an invitation-only event for the nation’s top-ranked boys and girls high school lacrosse players. The event was patterned after similar events Nike holds for football, basketball and soccer players.

The events feature expert coaching, top-notch competition and, for the participants, wide-eyed access to the company’s headquarters near Beaverton. Nike also pays for participants’ transportation and living expenses.

In return, Nike can reasonably expect to have a brand convert or even a youngster — “an influencer”– wearing Nike brand clothing and shoes in the schools

High School Girls Lacrosse: Noble And Greenough School (MA) Girls Lacrosse Head Coach Sarah Plumb Discusses Her Coaching Philosophy (Video)

Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Nobles Alum Sarah Plumb talks about her coaching philosophy.

Inner City Lacrosse: “Harlem Lacrosse & Leadership” Launches Girls Program; Over $5.2 Million In Academic Scholarships For Boys Program Student-Athletes In Last 3 Years (Video)

Support HLL’s girls program at Truth through our Indiegogo Campaign! Beginning September 16th, our latest crowdfunding venture will feature fun perks and regular updates on the progress of the girls in their first season — email info@harlemlacrosse.org to get involved!

NCAA Lacrosse Scholarships: Over 110,000 High School Girls Competed For Only 700 Spots In NCAA Div I Women’s Lacrosse Programs In 2013 With Less Than Half Receiving Any Form Of Scholarship

Club Lacrosse: “All In Lacrosse” (Northbrook, IL) Utilizes Individual, Small Group Instruction Featuring Former NCAA And MLL Players (Video)

All In Lacrosse was founded with a single goal in mind: To elevate the game of lacrosse one athlete at a time. The All In Team is dedicated to helping each individual grow to his or her full potential, both on and off the lacrosse field.
Through private and small group instruction, and camps and clinics, we emphasize the quality of our product over growth. We let our services speak for themselves and we understand that growth can only occur when you have the right people in place.
Our goal is your goal. That is why we make sure we do everything in our power to ensure our athletes are equipped with the right tools to succeed.
http://www.allin-lacrosse.com/in/

Club Lacrosse: “3d Lacrosse” Continues Growth In California With Hiring Of Tom DeMaio As Director And Mike Hutnick As Manager In Orange County

http://3dlacrosse.com/

3d Lacrosse continues to make waves in California.  After their entrance into San Diego and Northern California, they are bringing their unique training to Orange County with the hiring of Tom DeMaio as Orange County Director of Lacrosse & Mike Hutnick as Orange County Area Manager.

3d Lacrosse will establish Orange County club teams as well as implement training programs and clinics for the players who are looking for a unique brand of training.  3D is committed to delivering a superior club team experience for players and families with its combination of exceptional coaches who are carefully trained in the “Box / Field Hybrid™ Development System”.  Superior training followed by consistent instruction and thoughtfully planned tournament competition make the 3d Lacrosse unique and unlike anything most players have ever experienced.

Coach DeMaio has over 20 years coaching experience as a head coach at both the Collegiate and High School levels in Massachusetts. In addition to the hiring of DeMaio, 3D has also hired San Clemente Head Coach Mike Hutnick to assist DeMaio in developing players locally. Coach Hutnick in his first year with the Tritons led the San Clemente program to a 14-6 record this spring.

3D CEO Jamie Munro could not be more excited to have operations in Orange County.  “Bringing Tom DeMaio on board in the OC is a coup for 3d Lacrosse.  We pride ourselves on our position in the industry training coaches and players.  We need coaches like Tom DeMaio who has real coaching experience, tremendous passion for working with kids and a national network of contacts.  In addition, Mike Hutnick brings coaching experience, commitment to our core values, and a true entrepreneurial spirit.  Tom and Mike are tremendous additions to 3d.”

High School Lacrosse: “US Lacrosse High School Girls Lacrosse Parent Handbook”