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FLG Cribs – Chandler Kirby, Cornell University
How to Impress College Lacrosse Coaches at a Showcase?
When players from our lacrosse club, FLG ‘For the Love of the Game’, approach showcase season, we always stress the importance of playing the right way. This concept is definitely easier said than done. Showcases are tremendous opportunities and can be stages that propel athletes from one level to the next. These events can give players a chance to
FLG Cribs – Devin Votta, Siena College
I Love Lax
Over the past two nights, I’ve had the pleasure of running clinics for Hauppauge’s youth lacrosse program. One of the things I love about coaching youth is being able to build that passion for the game. Creating a positive, fun, and energetic atmosphere gives studletes a chance to be themselves, and love the sport. Working
Fusion Town Championships
FLG Lacrosse is evolving the youth team tournament experience by introducing Fusion to Town teams this March. FLG Fusion is a hybrid training system that incorporates multi-sport concepts, rules, and techniques. Fusion teaches lacrosse players through fast-paced play, unique rules, multiple repetitions, and playing in tight spaces. At the Fusion Town Championships, the emphasis is on
What Makes a Great Highlight Video?
Building a quality highlight video these days is absolutely crucial. College coaches bring notes from recruiting tournaments back to their office to discuss with the rest of the staff. The next step is googling promising players and looking for a highlight video. A good video can get an athlete from having 1 coach from a specific program interested,
Free to Fail
In the lacrosse industry, as in many other industries, success if publicized frequently. Visit a club lacrosse programs web-page and see the players from their program and where they’ve committed to play college lacrosse. Follow the twitter feeds of collegiate lacrosse teams and see a time-line of their successful seasons. Read the biography for any
Are Power Conferences Good for HS Sports?
A debate worth mentioning. Power conferences are coming into discussion and into fruition throughout Long Island. The girls, well ahead of the guys game, have had a power conference for years in Nassau County with teams being split up based on ability. Nassau Boys B & C Leagues are broken up by ability as well. Counties across
Improve Yourself
Why Canadian Laxers Play with 1 Hand
FLG’s annual box lacrosse training program is rapidly approaching. In the box rinks on Long Island we look to replicate Canadian box lacrosse drills, techniques, and style of play. I was talking to a parent who has two kids coming to our box lacrosse training this winter. In conversation he asked me, “do the you
