Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Cornell’s Ashleigh Gundy wins the inaugural Tina Sloan Green Award, recognizing teams or individuals working to promote equity and inclusion.
Gundy, a senior, created a documentary titled “Where Do We Go From Here?” featuring athletes from various schools who candidly discussed their experiences as Black student-athletes, the intersection of race and sport, and the systematic flaws embedded in the criminal justice system.
Click here for more.
2. Day 2 of National Celebrate Lacrosse Week brought the excitement to the field.
Tuesday, USA Lacrosse encourages fans to “Celebrate and Play,” featuring a number of How-To videos and a Wall Ball Workshop from Kylie Ohlmiller.
Wall Ball Workshop with @kylieohlmiller @USAWLax's Kylie Ohlmiller wants YOU to complete her wall ball routine and tag @USA_Lacrosse to be featured.
— USA Lacrosse (@USA_Lacrosse) November 9, 2021
Let's see what you've got. 25 reps with hand. pic.twitter.com/WUjm5h5UMy
Stay tuned to USA Lacrosse on Twitter and Instagram today for “Celebrate Coaches, Officials and Volunteers.”
3. Mike Robinson wants to be the Prime Minister of Canada.
Until then, he’ll settle for being the next star offensive weapon for Delaware men’s lacrosse. With Charlie Kitchen graduated, Robinson becomes the go-to option for the Blue Hens.
Click here to read his story.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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More on the new, innovative ISO Warp Mesh from Warrior — a customizable piece of mesh with all the best qualities of Warp knit technology.
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Gordon Corsetti writes about the “Flush It” mentality for officials, encouraging new referees to move past mistakes.
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Wilton (Conn.) football stars Ben Calabrese and Grant Masterson commit to play lacrosse at Army.
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More on the tragic death of Ohio high school lacrosse legend Bill Wolford, who passed away at the age of 64.
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NHL stars weigh in on the use of the “Michigan lacrosse” move becoming more popular on the ice.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
A powerful video from Athletes Unlimited about goalie Amber Hill playing professional lacrosse, but also representing her Native community.
"Representing our Haudenosaunee and indigenous population is powerful. My people created this game and to be the only Native athlete playing at this level shows that it’s possible to be here... #IndigenousHeritageMonth (2/3) pic.twitter.com/OgE0Z3YaHY
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) November 9, 2021
Duke women’s lacrosse hits the golf course.
Hey @DukeWGOLF, if you need a sub, don't call us. pic.twitter.com/6R1jn27gkz
— Duke Women's Lacrosse (@DukeWLAX) November 9, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Day 3 of National Celebrate Lacrosse Week focuses on Coaches, Officials, Volunteers and Program Leaders.