Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. After delays this summer due to COVID-19, the U.S. women’s national team has announced that tryouts for the 2021 team will be held Dec. 4-6, 2020, at US Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md. This team will represent the U.S. in the 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship at Towson University.
2. Wayden Ay, now a lacrosse player at The College of New Jersey, shared her path to finding happiness with The Hidden Opponent.
3. Chloe Jones, a high school player from Delaware, takes matters into her own hands in the best way possible.
If I could change one thing about this great sport it would be that more girls who look like me would have the opportunity to play. So instead of just talking about it I decided to do something. Today I held a clinic to introduce these young ladies to our great sport. BeTheChange pic.twitter.com/08MdfAtLY5
— Chloe B. Jones (@ChloeBJones1) September 9, 2020
4. Riley Smith, the associate head women’s lacrosse coach at Wesleyan, says one question each day can impact a program’s culture. Her story in the IWLCA Behind the Whistle blog.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Former Bryant and Major League Lacrosse midfielder Tom Kennedy was named to the Detroit Lions practice squad.
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Sports Illustrated with a look at the differing opinions over the Sept. 1 contact date for the latest round of college recruiting.
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In Lacrosse We Trust looks at former Providence head coach and current Bayhawks assistant Chris Burdick starting up a new NAIA program in Florida at Webber University.
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Registration is open for the 2020 IMLCA Convention, which will be virtual from Dec. 7-10.
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Hofstra has added its fourth transfer for the season with Isaiah Skidders coming to the Pride from Albany.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
It’s the high season for recruiting, and Missy Doherty gives an in-depth look at the facilities for the Penn State women’s lacrosse program.
We have access to some of the best facilities in college lacrosse that can enhance the full student-athlete experience! #WeAre #HipHipLetItRip pic.twitter.com/Jlg9vx7Rmx
— Penn State Women’s Lacrosse (@PennStateWLAX) September 9, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Get ready for our next 5-and-5 series, this one featuring former Notre Dame and current PLL Redwoods star Ryder Garnsey.