Author Archives: Corey Winkoff

FLG Game of the Week – Garden City vs. Syosset

Over the past ten seasons, Garden City and Syosset have played one another in their season opener. From 2010 to 2014, Garden City started their season 1-0. However, over the past 3 seasons, from 2015 to present day, Syosset has gotten the best of the Trojans. If you view today’s box score, you’ll notice an evenly matched game.

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FLG Internship Programs

FLG’s Internship Programs are anything but ordinary. Coffee runs are by no means in the job description. Instead, interns with FLG Lacrosse undergo a cooperative experience in a real world environment. Students not only have the potential to get college school credit, they have an opportunity to get real working experience for a sports teams and

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LI Lax Journal – Farmingdale Three-Way Scrimmage – PREVIEW

Tomorrow morning, the Farmingdale, Long Beach, and Sachem North High School boys varsity teams will come together for a three-way scrimmage. In hopes of preparing for the 2017 Spring season, this day will include full day of lacrosse. On the practice plan, straight scrimmages. All three teams will play two games throughout the day, each

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The Dangers of Competition

Similar to coaches, musical composers train musicians from early childhood. They encourage musicians to develop good practice habits and performance values. Musicians travel all over the world to learn from the greats and parents pay for young musicians to take part in fine summer programs. Then, musicians are thrown into a whirlpool of competitions, from which

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Get On Your Own Team

So many young athletes are concerned with what team they should join. Am I playing for the right club team? Which high school team should I choose? What college team should I pursue? Before getting so caught-up with choosing a team, learn to get on your own team. Treat your body right. Improve your weaknesses.

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FLG Fusion Town Tournament All Baby Bro Squad

FLG Lacrosse would like to congratulate the following 16 baby bros for the FLG Town Championship All Baby Bro Squad. Great job this past weekend boys! You all have bright futures ahead. Grade Town First Last 2021 Harborfields Ian McGullam 2021 Manhasset Nolan Garcia 2021 Levittown Matt Schwann 2022 Manhasset Gavin Barnes 2022 Huntington Robbie Smith

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The 1st! FLG Fusion Town Championships – Winter ’17 Team Previews

The FLG Fusion Town Championships is a first-of-its-kind town tournament that will consist of a series of FLG’s Small Area Competitive Games & Drills, which we called Fusion Games. This Sunday, FLG will bring together some of Long Island’s most established lacrosse towns to compete in this unique event. Taking the tournament experience to the

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FLG Cribs – Ryan Purcell, Denver University

From Levittown, LI to Denver, CO, hear the story of legendary FLG Alumni, Ryan Purcell! #Studlete

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Magnus

In the Netflix Documentary, Magnus, Director Benjamin Ree follows the life of a childhood chess prodigy – Magnus Carlsen. This film captures Magnus Carlsen’s road from childhood prodigy to chess world champion. As Magnus dedicates his life to becoming the greatest Chess player in the world, the support of his family becomes a vital part

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FLG’s Small Group Training

Why training in smaller groups in beneficial: More repetitions with the ball in your stick Learn about nuances at each position. Focus on more advanced concepts Get more mental repetitions – players listening and absorbing information from the coach Gives players an opportunity to train while they are tired. Good simulation of playing towards the

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