Professional PLL
06:00 PM
Jul 19
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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Phil Shore, a longtime contributor to US Lacrosse Magazine, has authored a book about Major League Lacrosse (available on Amazon). An excerpt, highlighting Lyle Thompson, is featured here.
2. Lauren Davenport, US Lacrosse manager of athlete development, shares her thoughts on how the lacrosse community can create opportunities for people of color in the sport, and why that’s important.
3. Nelson Rice digs into how the PLL coaches are building their rosters for the Championship Series.
Roster construction is important for the @PremierLacrosse Championship Series, and coaches are taking precautions.
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) June 26, 2020
"It's the first time like this for anyone," Jim Stagnitta said. "So what I think and what will happen could be two very different things."https://t.co/BukM5j4zg2
4. Be creative and have fun with some free play, a stick, a ball and few friends using our new tool. Pickup Lacrosse will help inspire families and spark imaginative ways to play lacrosse safely together.
Introducing the Pickup Lacrosse game-builder.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) June 25, 2020
Be creative and have fun with some free play, a stick, a ball and few friends using our new tool. Pickup Lacrosse will help inspire families and spark imaginative ways to play lacrosse safely together.
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5. The first two sessions of the historic Lake Place Summit Classic, scheduled for August, have been canceled due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. The NCAA has extended the recruiting “dead period” for Division I through the month of August.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Forty years after his death, a bequest from former Rutgers All-American David Bender has grown into a $4 million endowment that will help fund scholarships for Scarlet Knight athletes.
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How the Penn State men’s lacrosse program has been building up on a steady trajectory.
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Hofstra’s men’s lacrosse program announced three transfers for 2021 that will use their final season of college eligibility with the Pride. The trio, all from Long Island, includes Alex Concannon (Johns Hopkins), Logan Danenza (Massachusetts) and Justin Lynskey (Holy Cross).
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John Grant’s return to the lacrosse field last summer wasn’t a one-off event. The legend will be back in a Denver Outlaws uniform this summer.
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Johnson & Wales University will close campuses in Colorado and Florida. The Colorado location featured NCAA Division III men's and women's lacrosse programs.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Another video from US Lacrosse's age-appropriate skill development videos, this one featuring CDP trainer and Sankofa clinician Rick Burton with skills for grades 6 through 8.
How many wall ball reps can you do in a minute? Turn anything into a competition by timing yourself.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) June 25, 2020
This challenge teaches players in grades 6-8 how to improve their speed and hand-eye coordination.
Find more age appropriate skill development videos: https://t.co/A20hTQ3qC0 pic.twitter.com/91Xsa4VSdl
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Greg Gurenlian, Aron Lipkin, Joe Alberici & Joe Amplo will complete US Lacrosse’s series of Pride Month webinars, speaking on why being an inclusive coach matters.