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My Money is on This Studlete

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

10 reasons Colin Munro is going to be successful at the next level:

1. He loves the game

2. He has a passion for developing because he loves playing the sport.

3. He goes outside his comfort zone.

4. He enhances his strengths as much as he eliminates his weaknesses.

5. He tries new things. His exploration of new and innovative techniques makes him an artist on the field. Defensemen can’t cover artists.

6. He plays box lacrosse, all summer long. Not only does Colin play box, he plays high level Canadian box lacrosse. His team, the Junior Adanacs, were a perfect 21-0 in season and captured the 2016 Minto Cup.

7. He makes those he plays with better. Colin looks to make the right play, not the easy play.

8. He’s gotten better since he verbally committed to UNC

9. He’s coachable. He’s tough. He uses his body well. He’s deceptive. He’s snively (sneaky & lively)

10. He’s a Munro.

See for yourself:

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Draw Change in Girls Lacrosse

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Robyn Pastuch

Just in: the girls draw will have a rule change in 2017. US Lacrosse just published that, “Beginning in 2017, players below the retraining lines on the draw may not cross the lines until possession has been established. This rule change was influenced by concerns that the number of players contesting the ball, either in the air or on the ground, following the draw often leads to a scenario where an excessive number of player were competing in close physical contact.”

This is a great rule change for the girls game. It’s interesting that it creates a similar GB contest to the boys face-off game. Creating a 3v3 contest during the draw, will create less chaos, less injury, fewer fouls, and a team will regain possession more fluidly.

What else do you think this rule change will do for the girls game? For better or worse.

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Addictive Personality

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

Have you ever heard someone say, “I have an addictive personality.” Usually when I hear people associate addictive tendencies with their personality, they are fighting the urge to try something that’s not only addictive, but harmful. Personally, I feel human nature is to have addictive tendencies. The question is, what are you going to get addicted to? In life, you can develop healthy habits and get addicted to becoming the best version of yourself. This is the form of addiction I want to spread. Here’s some things I choose to get hooked on:

Stepping outside my comfort zone.

Making sure my inbox stays between 1 and 19 emails.

Watching documentaries on topics that frighten me.

Practicing what I preach.

Shipping on time. Shipping packages, projects, emails, and work.

Staying in shape.

Becoming a better boyfriend, boss, student, and family member.

Doing what’s right over what’s easy.

Drinking water.

What healthy habits have you formed?

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3 Sport Coaches

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

It’s rare to hear of a three sport athlete these days. Specialization in youth sports has forced athletes to make decisions which sport to focus on earlier and earlier. Some players are choosing to focus on one specific sport before they get into Middle School, playing that sport year-round.

The impact of specialization in sports stretches beyond the athlete. Unfortunately, it effects coaches as well.

As parents guide their children to specialize in sports, spend money to make their children better, and increasingly involve themselves in their child’s organized sports experience; the pressure to win in High School sports begins to increase. As parent’s see their children compete in school, they expect their teams to be nothing short of competitive. As the added pressures of being competitive and winning in High School sports increases, quality High School Varsity coaches are forced to develop a year-round training schedule for their sport, as opposed to just working with Varsity athletes in season.

As coaches start to work with their players year-round, the opportunity to coach multiple sports begins to fade. The idea of a quality 3 Sport Coach has turned into a 1 sport Head Coach. These Head Coaches, most of whom serve as Linchpins within their communities, are now dedicating all their effort into developing studletes in one specific sport.

With parent pressures, year-round schedules, and specialization in sports, will soon be the time that quality High School coaches decide it’s worth it to coach Varsity sports?

To me, the biggest travesty would be seeing the most qualified and indispensable coaches go from being a 3 Sport Coach, to not one at all.

How can we help promote the importance of multi-sport athletes and coaches within schools? For ideas, please comment below…

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21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

Yesterday, FLG 2020 Girls Coach Bob Schmitt walked into the FLG office with a book titled, The Hard Hat. After I inquired about the book Bob was holding, he said, “this is a must read, once you pick it up you won’t want to put it down.” Boy was he right. I simple could not put the book down once I dove inside. In The Hard Hat, author Jon Gordon features:

The true story of George Board, his team and their legacy
Insights from George’s teammates
Exercises to help you build a great team
21 ways to be a great teammate

Jon Gordon takes the story of someone who did so many things the right way to educate readers on what it takes to be a great teammate, young man, and society member. I hope that George Boiardi’s legacy continues to spread and educate future generations of studletes. Below I’ve summarized Jon Gordon’s lessons on being a great teammate. This post is in honor of a true studlete, role model, and leader.

21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate *From Jon Gordon’s The Hard Hat in honor of George Boiardi

As a team member, one of the things you control each day is your effort. Effort is a cornerstone value that you can control and allow oneself to be the best.
While well done is greater than well said, don’t just show effort, demand it vocally to your teammates.
The key to success is be a life-long learner. Stay humble and hungry along the way.
Try to be the best you can be. Pursue excellence. Give more percent of yourself each opportunity you get.
Stay positive and spread that positivity.
Don’t complain.
Work hard for your team. Put your team first. Give credit where credit is due.
If you want commitment, be committed.
Be consistent in your attitude, effort, and actions.
Before you expect the best of yourself, you can expect the best from your team.
If you respect everyone, they will respect you
Be an energy fountain, not a drain.
Without communication, you can’t build trusting relationships
Connect with your teammates. Get to know them as people on and off the field.
Greatness is a focus a focus on making oneself better and ones team better.
Be selfless.
Show you care, don’t just say how much you care.
Be a loyal friend to your teammates.
Love your team first. Commit to that. They will then love you back.
Be willing to sacrifice some of your wants for what the team needs.
Leave the place better than you found it.

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Fusion Drill :: Doubles

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

Cheeeeeck out one of FLG’ favorite Fusion games that will be sure to be an absolute hit with your lacrosse team. We call it doubles. We call this type of game, Fusion. Enjoy!

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The New and Improved FLGlacrosse.com

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

FLG Lacrosse, Inc. Long Island Lacrosse Teams, Training and Events Company has launched a brand new eCommerce website with responsive design, mobile agility, and user friendliness.

“We really wanted to make it easier for users to learn about our company. Also, we want new families to our program to easily digest everything we do and what we’re about. For our existing members, we’ve created an easier shopping experience, making it easier to sign-up, shop, and stay connected with the program.”

Homepage of the NEW FLGlacrosse.com

FLG’s new website organizes FLG offerings into 3 simple categories – Select Teams, Events, and Training.

To start, FLG offers Select Teams for boys and girls in grades 3rd through 11th. The website includes a bio page on each Select Team Coach, as well as, more information on tryouts, what’s included for being in the program, and a Calendar with all FLG Select Team Events.

FLG Lacrosse runs 7 Recruiting Events, 1 Youth Tournament, 1 Co-Ed Summer Camp, and 1 Women’s League. FLG’s events are showcased on the homepage of their website, with the event logo and location. You can learn more about each event under the ‘Events’ tab as well.
Lastly, FLG runs four local training events seasonally. This includes Fall Positional Clinics, Fall Fusion Training, Fall and Spring Small Group Training, and Winter Box Lacrosse Training. Learn more about FLG’s Training events by clinic under the ‘Training’ tab.

Social Media icons and Footer break-down of FLG Lacrosse

Coming this Fall, FLG’s website will include a daily blog, shopping center with lacrosse products, a new Alumni Community center with player profiles on each alumni in the program, updated Who’s In the News section, and monthly videos on everything lacrosse.

Be sure to click on the large social media icons on the homepage to follow what’s going on at FLG.

We’d like to thank Keith Paul of ElectricBricks.net for designing, building, and implementing the new and improved FLGlacrosse.com! We hope you enjoy. If you have ideas on making our site even better or if there’s something you’d like to see from FLG, feel free to share by commenting below.

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Green Jacket, Gold Jacket.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

We talk all the time about the difference between being a series of club lacrosse teams and a club lacrosse Program. We take pride in calling ourselves a Program for a variety of reasons. Now, the same goes for a High School team vs a High School program OR a college team vs. a college program. From FLG’s perspective of what it takes to be ‘successful’, I’ve listed some necessities that make for a successful HS & College Program.

Green jack, gold jacket. College program, High School program.

Successful High School Programs

Have a Youth and Middle School program built around the same philosophies as the High School Program.
Have lots of coaches who know the game
Have lots of enthusiastic and positive people involved in the Program
Varsity coach who is involved in all age levels
Varsity coach who is willing to educate other coaches and players within the lacrosse community
Strong sense of community
Varsity players who want to help the youth and serve as good role models
Opportunities for players to give back to the sport or their community
A focus on development of character, athleticism, skills, and knowledge for the game, not winning or losing
Help players in the program with the college recruiting process

Successful College Programs

Recruit from High School Programs that have the same philosophies as the college program
Have lots of coaches who know the game
Have lots of enthusiastic and positive people involved in the program
Have a Head Coach that is involved in every class on his team, from freshmen to seniors
Have coaches who are willing to educate other coaches and players within the lacrosse community
Strong sense of school pride
Have Varsity players who want to help the youth and serve as good role models
Opportunities for players to give back to the sport, their college, or are surround their colleg.
Primary focus on development of character, athleticism, skills, and knowledge for the game, not winning or losing
Help players in the program with the job recruitment process

What are some similarities you see between these two lists?

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FLG Upcoming Events

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Corey Winkoff

2017

FLG Boys Premier Showcase – Boys Individual Recruiting Showcase – 90% Capacity

The FLG Premier Showcase is a one-day showcase event held at LIU Post – Long Island University, Brookville, Long Island, for the top rising freshman, sophomore, junior and senior lacrosse players.

When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

Location: LIU Post, Long Island, NY

FLG Spring Shootout – Boys Youth Team Tournament – 1 Team in Each Grade Left

FLG Lacrosse has put together a highly competitive and fun weekend for 3rd through 8th grade teams. Some of the best young talent from the tri-state area and east coast meet at Mitchell Field to kick off the Summer Lacrosse Season.

When: June 10th & 11th, 2017

Location: Mitchel Field Athletic Complex – 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale, NY

FLG Big X Classic – Boys Team Recruiting Tournament – 1 2020 Team Spot

The FLG Big Ten Classic is a team recruiting tournament with the top club teams in the nation competing against one another in front of college coaches.

When: June 24th & 25th, 2017

Location: LIU Post, Long Island, NY

FLG Legit Showcase – Boys Individual Recruiting Showcase – 75% Capacity

The FLG Boys Legit Showcase is a two-day showcase event for the top rising freshman, sophomore, junior and senior lacrosse players.

When: Monday, June 26th thru Wednesday, June, 28th

Location: LIU Post, Long Island, NY

FLG Girls Premier Showcase – Girls Individual Recruiting Showcase NEW DATE! – 75% Capacity

The FLG Premier Showcase is a one-day showcase event held at LIU Post – Long Island University, Brookville, Long Island, for the top rising freshman, sophomore, junior and senior lacrosse players.

When: Thursday, June 29th, 2017

Location: LIU Post, Long Island, NY

FLG Summer Camp – Boys & Girls Youth Camp – $100 OFF Coupon Expires 5/1/2017

FLG Lacrosse was founded on the goal to get boys and girls across Long Island to fall in love with the sport. At FLG Camp, a one-week summer day program, campers experience a fun, creative opportunity to work on fundamentals and skills in an encouraging and positive atmosphere.

When: Monday, June 26th to Thursday, June 19th, 2017

Location: LIU Post, Long Island, NY

FLG in 3d Summer Shootout – Boys Team Recruiting Tournament

Two of the country’s premier lacrosse clubs, 3d Lacrosse (CO) and For the Love of the Game (NY), have joined forces to present the FLG in 3d Shootout which will be held at the beautiful Maryland Soccerplex July 15 – 17, 2016. Top club teams from different regions of the country will spend a weekend competing against each other in a high-level tournament that will include college coaches from Divisions I, II and III, All-Star Games in each recruitable division, vendor village, and a quality tournament in beautiful surroundings.

When: July 14th thru July 16th

Location: Maryland Soccerplex – 18031 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841

FLG Select Team Tryouts – Boys & Girls Select Teams, 3rd thru 11th grades

FLG Lacrosse tryouts are designed to select the best talent. The drills used in the tryouts are from the FLG Lacrosse Curriculum and are intended to test the player’s ability to make decisions in different aspects of the game. Our highly knowledgable evaluators and coaches assist in the selection process. Tryouts for our the 2017/18 FLG Select Teams will be during August of 2017.

When: Boys & Girls 9th thru 11th, Week of August 7th / Boys & Girls 3rd thru 8th Grades, Week of August 14th

Location: Cedar Creek Park, Seaford, NY

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Not Caring vs. Not Knowing

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Corey Winkoff

The difference between coaches not knowing and not caring.

Not Knowing

If you’re yelling at kids for doing something wrong, and don’t explain how to do it right.

Not Caring

If you don’t say anything while your player’s do things wrong, that’s not right.

At FLG, we learn, we grow, we know, we care, we teach, we love what we do.

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