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Stevens Ducks Gear

Happy Fresh Gear Friday! Today’s fresh gear is presented by FLG Alumni Ryan Kelly who’s a freshman at Steven Institute of Technology. #Ducks

Stevens 2016

 
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How Showcases Can Help You!

Last night, FLG ran our first WebSeries on the FLG Individual Showcases and how they can help you!

Corey, Mike, & Brandon in action during last night's webinar of Individual Showcases

Corey, Mike, & Brandon in action during last night’s webinar of Individual Showcases

In the webinar we covered topics such as:

  1. What are the best facilities to run showcases out of?
  2. How many players does it take to run a great event?
  3. Should an event have committed players?
  4. What makes an event worthwhile for specific age groups?
  5. The difference between prospect days & individual showcases
  6. Much more!

If you missed our webinar last night, no worries! Check out the entire presentation on YouTube right here.

 
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The Value of a High School Coach

It’s a rainy, cold, Tuesday night. I’m heading over to Lawrence Road Middle School in Uniondale where a free clinic is being held for youth boys and girls. I’m expecting a couple boys and girls, with a hand full of parents in the stands. Instead, I show up to a gymnasium full of High School aged Varsity players working with  dozens of boys and girls. The stands are packed with parents curious, excited, and some unsure of what to expect.

Some boys and girls are picking up a stick for the first time, others picking up a stick for the 5th time that day. It was such an amazing site to see. High School aged boys and girls dedicating their time to developing younger players within their communities. A big part of tonight’s success was thanks to Coach Hugo Charles, the Men’s Varsity Coach for Uniondale. Coach Charles understands the importance of developing quality youth program, creating a lacrosse culture in the community he coaches, and making sure his current HS players dedicate their time to helping those who luck up to them!

Coach Hugo Charles addressing the group after tonight's free clinic in Uniondale, NY

Coach Hugo Charles addressing the group after tonight’s free clinic in Uniondale, NY

I’m humbled by the opportunity to work with such generous and passionate coaches. I look forward to continue helping spread the game of lacrosse on Long Island, helping build youth programs in towns such as Uniondale, and working with such valuable coaches, such as Hugo Charles. To me, the value of a HS coach shouldn’t be gaged by how many wins or losses he or she has. It should be judged by the impact they have on their community, their players, and their sport.

 
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3 Constants in Life

3 Constants – Change, Choice & Principles

Change can happen in relationships, in yourself, or in your environment. Allow the changes happening within you be for the better and reate positive change for those near and around you.

You have the choice to find meaning, despite extreme adversity or painful experiences. Some have that choice to follow their passion and make a living doing so!

Principles are the fundamental truths that support your behaviors. Let those principles be ones that create positive growth and an appreciation for life.
3 Constants - change, choice, principles

 
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All of us > Any of us

How do you celebrate a goal, a game, an accomplishment?

Do you run away or towards your teammates?

If you run away, make sure not to forget, “All of us will always be greater than any of us.”

 
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FLG Gear Has Arrived!

Send pictures wearing your FLG gear to info@flglacrosse.com and get a chance to be featured on FLG’s social media.

FLG Gear

 
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Army Strong

What do you do after you get knocked down?

Where does the ball go?

How does your team respond or react?

See how Army Men’s Lacrosse answers those questions in this short video. #ArmyStrong

 
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Are You Legit?

Prove it at FLG’s Summer Showcase.

FLG is offering a three-day Legit Showcase to be held this summer at LIU Post in Brookville, Long Island. It is attracting young male and female studletes from throughout North America, 22 states so far, as well as Canada, who are gearing up for a chance to distinguish themselves as top players, ready to receive great coaching and looking to enhance those leadership qualities that make them “legit.”

“It’s a great opportunity for uncommitted rising freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior lacrosse players to get ‘eyes on’ from dozens of coaches and recruiters representing some of the best schools in the country,” says Corey Winkoff, Program Director for FLG. “More than 50 college coaches will work with participating athletes providing them with beneficial strategies and ways to enrich their personal and athletic development with the goal of becoming truly outstanding players.”

It’s your chance to prove you’re “Legit.” What does legit mean? It means that you’re a hard-working, recruitable athlete, someone with drive and a passion to play the game at the next level – and an individual who shows leadership.

“We’ve hired 56 college coaches, 24 high school coaches and 24 college players to work the boys’ event. That’s a remarkable 10 to 1 ratio for participating boys at the showcase and a 6 to 1 ratio for girls at their event,” says Winkoff.

Legit 5

What makes this event unique?

  • Participants will stay in the LIU Post dorms, eat in the campus cafeteria and enjoy on-campus activities
  • Your first night will be kicked off by a keynote motivational speaker who will address the impact of the decision to be a legit player at the high school level
  • Players get a chance to play with a diversity of student athletes from all over the U.S. and Canada
  • Coaches will be able to watch and have easy access to players at all times from four adjacent fields
  • An amazing coach-to-player ratio — 10-to-1 for boys and 6-to-1 for girls

How will I stand out at the event?

Throughout the showcase, based on performance as well as exemplary leadership and other admirable characteristics, boys will be awarded stickers to be placed on their helmets and girls will receive bracelets branding them as “Legit” players. The stickers and bracelets will draw the attention of coaches and recruiters. So, it’s up to you to make the plays and exhibit the qualities that will earn you observable Legit status at the event.

How will this event help get me recruited?

FLG, in partnership with Lacrosse Recruits, helps opens doors by giving you the best advantages and tools to market yourself to colleges.

  • Every participant will be invited to take part in a one-hour recruiting seminar at the event
  • Those who choose to join Lacrosse Recruits will have access to a mobile responsive app known as Event Beacon which takes a college coach’s target list of recruits and cross references it with the event attendee list
  • Lacrosse Recruits will also have an HD camera filming at every field; you will have the option to purchase these films or a professionally edited highlight reel to send to your select colleges

Depending on the package you purchase, many of these options are included. Click the link below to see pricing details for the Legit Showcase; registration starts at just $595.

Boys — http://lacrosserecruits.com/events/flgboyslegit

Girls — http://lacrosserecruits.com/events/flggirlslegit

Included with your registration, each boy will receive a free Cascade/Maverick helmet and gloves, while each girl receives free goggles and stick – a $350 value.

 

The Legit Boys Showcase takes place:

Monday, June 27 – Wednesday, June 29, 2016

 

The Legit Girls Showcase takes place:

Tuesday, July 5 — Thursday, July 7, 2016

 

Location:

LIU Post

(The Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium)

720 Northern Boulevard

Brookville, NY

 

There’s nothing else like it — right here on Long Island!

Click here to register your spot today – Boys/Girls!

 
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Who’s is the News?

It Could Be YOU!

Follow your favorite FLG Select lacrosse players and FLG alumni or put yourself in the spotlight. Who’s in the News is an all-access pass to who’s making headlines inside and outside of the sport. Gleaned from nationally recognized lacrosse magazines, local newspapers and digital media we keep you informed about the latest accomplishments of members of the FLG family.

Photo-credit: NCAA Photos

Photo-credit: NCAA Photos

We stay connected and you can, too. We take an active interest and pride in our current studletes and those who have “graduated” from our programs. Now, you can follow their progress while building your own portfolio of news clips to impress college coaches.

How can you get in the news?  At FLG, we frequently scan online and print media for news of our studletes; but we encourage parents and players to send us articles as well.  We’ll post upbeat, positive news stories that feature the achievements of our players. Send us news about a rivalry game, a photo of an FLG player receiving an award (not just a sports award), a short video clip or an article that mentions a community service you participated in or spearheaded.

Toot your own horn!  Submit your stories via email, text, social media or snail mail. We want to know what you’ve been up to in the world of lacrosse and in the world outside of lacrosse. This is your opportunity to shine. We’d love to hear all about your achievements and share the news with others. Send your stories to: cwinkoff@flglacrosse.com.

Getting in the spotlight, helps you get where you want to go. Include a direct link to your stories in Who’s in the News whenever applying to colleges. It’s a great way for coaches to see what you achieved throughout your high school career. You’ll be easy to follow; all they’ll have to do is find your name among the list of players – it links right back to your featured articles.

See what fellow players have been up to.  You’ll find Who’s in the News by clicking on the Development tab at the far right on our website. Then, select Who’s in the News at the bottom of the drop down list. Or, click on this link:  http://flg.ebricks04.com/whos-in-the-news/

 

 
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