Welcome to another Year, lacrosse fans. For USA Lacrosse Magazine, it’s our 45th in circulation.
The title has changed on several occasions. You may have known us as Lacrosse Magazine, Lacrosse (no Magazine) or US Lacrosse Magazine when we first met. Some of you may even remember Lax Mag for Kids or a time when the pages of this publication were so large it could hardly fit in your mailbox (everything was bigger in the ’80s) or so abundant that a perfect-bound 200-page book felt more like an encyclopedia in your hands.
No matter where we’ve intersected in our respective journeys, however, you’ll undoubtedly recognize some time-honored traditions in this, our first edition of 2022 — including features on our annual Preseason Players of the Year for NCAA Division I, II and III men’s and women’s lacrosse. We’ve also projected three teams of All-Americans in each division and award winners at each position.
This is the first of two NCAA preview editions. Coming in February: team rankings and capsules, another ambitious undertaking that has remained a staple of our work that has now spanned parts of six decades.
Why multiple parts? In lacrosse, you see, college is still king and the appetite for news and features devoted to the college game remains insatiable. That’s why we’ll be busy as ever bringing you all the updates online at USALaxMagazine.com and on social media @USALacrosseMag.
Only a casual observer of the sport? Then sign up for our weekly newsletter at usalaxmagazine.com/newsletter or catch up daily with our “Dialed In” series at usalaxmagazine.com/dialedin.
Before then, feast your eyes on our cover story on Mike Sisselberger, Lehigh’s own Paul Bunyan — yet another must-read feature by Nelson Rice, brought to life by the incredible talents of photographer Steve Boyle and art director Heather Hughes. The photo shoot took place at the old Bethlehem Steel site, the perfect setting to portray someone who spends his summers grinding rust off dumpsters and wrestles heavyweights for fun. Like Sisselberger, we love to grind. Here’s to another season.
— Matt DaSilva, Editor in Chief
This article appears in the January edition of USA Lacrosse Magazine. Join our momentum.
THE OPEN
JANUARY 2022
FROM THE CEO
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Marc Riccio answers common questions about the role and mission of USA Lacrosse.
By Marc Riccio
WE ARE USA LACROSSE
STICKS AND SMILES
Learn more about the Pickup and Play clinics that happened across the country in November.
MY LACROSSE LIFE
A MATCH TO BE MADE
Chris Garland, Juiced Cherries and Detroit Country Day (Mich.) are making a difference.
By Brian Simpkins
GAME READY
JANUARY 2022
THE SAYONARA SHOOTER
BRYAN COSTABILE AND RIPPING ON THE RUN
U.S. teamer Bryan Costabile dishes on how he got so good shooting in stride.
By Nelson Rice
WALL DON'T LIE
WALL BALL WITH KYLIE OHLMILLER
Wail away on the wall with purpose — and Kylie Ohlmiller's guided routine.
By Nelson Rice
EQUALIZER
Gait D turns the tables for defenders.
Sponsored Content
PRINCETON'S SECRET WEAPON
Every minute counts, which is why the Tigers count on Hudl.
Sponsored Content
OFFICIALS
LACROSSE, SNOOPY AND WOODSTOCK
Decorate official Barbara Martinichio had a world-class mentor in Liz Brush. Now she's paying it forward.
By Gordon Corsetti
FEATURES
JANUARY 2022
AMBITION CAN'T WAIT
COLLEGE WOMEN
One of the surprise teams of 2021, Drexel draws on its gritty urban vibe to build a contender in West Philadelphia.
By Kenny DeJohn
WHAT MORE CAN SHE DO?
COLLEGE WOMEN
Charlotte North back at BC for an encore after historic season.
By Kenny DeJohn
STRONGER THAN FICTION
COLLEGE MEN
With every bar-bending lift, quad-popping squat and lightning-quick clamp, Lehigh's Mike Sisselberger only adds to the Buyanesque folklore that follows him.
By Nelson Rice
'HE'S ONE OF US'
COLLEGE MEN
How turning heel worked for both Chris Gray and North Carolina.
By Patrick Stevens
GREYHOUND UNLEASHED
COLLEGE WOMEN
How Peyton Romig turned herself into the most dominant all-around player in Division II women's lacrosse.
By Paul Ohanian
THROWBACK APPEAL
COLLEGE MEN
Bruising midfielder Ben McCreary gives Le Moyne an old-school edge.
By Matt Hamilton
OBSESSED MUCH?
COLLEGE WOMEN
Tufts goalie Molly Laliberty treats captains' practices like national championships.
By Laurel Pfahler
ACE IN THE HOLE
COLLEGE MEN
Golfer-laxer Mac Bredahl cultivates smooth mechanics and short memory at the tee box.
By Harrison Silcox
FREE PLAY
JANUARY 2022
TAKE ME BACK
U.S. MEN
U.S. U21 defenseman Ryan Shriber representing Wilton from Ann Arbor to Ireland.
By Kieran Wiseman
GROUND BALLS
NFT's, World Lacrosse member nations and new chest and shoulder pad requirements.
TRENDING
USALAXMAGAZINE.COM AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Legends' last rides, Paul Rabil's new PLL role, playing with Type-1 diabetes and more.
By Matt DaSilva
LAX WORKS
Your art and essays submitted to our staff.
By Anshi Mehra, Tres Starkoski, Emma Morgan
GIVE & GO
MOLLY LITTLE
Poise, class and confidence — an Athletes Unlimited pro with Swiss Maestro-level ambition.
By Matt DaSilva