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.

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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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Carpe Diem

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Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse Clinic

Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse team puts on a clinic on how to finish with your stick to the inside! Looking forward to teaching our girls how to play like the Wildcats in the Box rink for our last session of the winter on Sunday, February 28th!

Video from Northwestern Athletics.

 
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How to Upset Duke

5 things Lehigh has to do for a chance to upset Duke today

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  1. Limit Myles Jones to 3 points or less
  2. Be 50/50 at the face-off X or better
  3. Draw 4 or more penalties and be 50% or better in extra man situations
  4. Get an early lead
  5. Stay out of the penalty box!
 
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Siena Saints

FLG’s Devin Votta shares his awesome new Siena gear for today’s fresh gear Friday!

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FLG Upcoming Events

 2017

home-logo-premier-showcase-boysFLG 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-logo-croppedFLG 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                                                  

 

home-logo-big-x-classicFLG 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

 

home-logo-flg-legit-boysFLG 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

 

home-logo-premier-showcase-girlsFLG 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 LI Summer Camp LogoFLG 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

 

home-logo-flg-in-3d-summer-shootoutFLG 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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John Crawley vs. Navy

FLG’s John Crawley scores 2 and has game winning assist vs. Navy in Hopkins 2016 season opener. Watch clips on John Crawley below!

Full game highlights here!

Thanks @TheLacrosseNetwork for sharing this video!

#FLG #AlumniCommunity #LoveTheGame

 
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Having a Successful Spring

Below we’ve listed some ways FLG has been able to have a successful spring season as a club program:

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– Plan around PAL schedules: give your players a chance to play for their town
– Incorporate individual and team concepts into training
– Set up scrimmages with comparable talent
– Get lots of reps! Don’t miss an opportunity of having a group of skilled players together
– Have a plan B for weather issues: gym, classroom for film, indoor facility, alternative date
– HAVE FUN! Studletes will be playing from March – August. It’s a long stretch

Tell us how you have a successful Spring as a lacrosse club by commenting below:

 
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We all have distractions.

We’ve all had those kids in our group, class, or team. The kids that love to make everyone else around them laugh. The kids that like to talk when the coach is talking. The kids that often serve as a distraction.

The first instinct might be to reprimand or punish those being distracting in the group. Through the years, i’ve incorporated different methods to successfully cope with clowns within a practice, drill, or clinic. Below are some methods worked well for me and could possibly work for you too:

  • Offer encouragement, positive reinforcement, or recognition towards the player that’s becoming a distraction any opportunity you get. Also, if you get a chance to do this in front of the entire group, do so.
  • Within a drill, pair the player who’s distracting with the most respected player in the group. This is an opportunity for the respected player to step-up and put those leadership skills to work.
  • If a player’s being distracting, pull them aside and ask why they aren’t interested in what’s going on at practice? Genuinely ask if there is something the coaches can do to get that player more engaged. Are the drills lame? Are they not getting enough reps? Are the coaches talking too much? Lots of players who are labeled ‘distractions’ are constantly being told to stop talking. Instead, try asking that player to speak up about something that might benefit the group. Who knows, that player might have something great to say, it’s just no one has taken the time to hear them out because coaches are too busy telling them to quiet down.
  • Coach up your players after the drills are over. Getting a group of players in a huddle before they’ve even ran through a drill, thrown a ball, or even finished getting their equipment on is a recipe for distraction. Players are energized, excited, and have lots of energy before the start of a practice. Having them stand around and listen to a coach for 10 minutes will cause specific players to channel their energy towards opening their mouth and distracting other teammates.
  • If a player on my team, let’s call him Joey, is a distraction because he loves to talk at practice, give Joey an additional role on the team. For example, have Joey be the guy that reports the coaches who is missing from practice, have Joey be the guy who yells across the field to relay a message to another coach, or have Joey be the guy who restates what the coaches are saying in a huddle.

What’s distracting can turn into helping, it really depends how you spin it. Feel free to share with us how you deal with players who are distracting at your practice.

 
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