Good morning. Here's the latest from the lacrosse world:
1. The time has come.
The U.S. men’s team will have its final training camp before making selections for the 23-man roster that will compete in the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in San Diego. We’ll have coverage of USALaxMagazine.com and the team’s Instagram channel through the weekend.
2. Cast your vote.
There are just a few hours left in the Fountain of Youth category in #BestOfLax2022. Read about the nominees here and then vote.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) December 8, 2022
For the veteran player who defied the laws of time. VOTE in our #BestOfLax2022 poll to determine the player most deserving of the Fountain of Youth Award.
NOMINEES: https://t.co/dqdRBy5738
3. A goalie that strikes first? That’s Emily Sterling.
Emily Sterling burst into the national spotlight with a breakout season in 2022. Maryland’s All-American goalie is just as comfortable out of the cage as she is in it. Get to know her in our Give & Go series.
4. Mental health isn’t just for players.
Through USA Lacrosse’s partnership with TrueSport, a piece on why coaches need to prioritize their own mental health.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The NLL’s Las Vegas Desert Dogs play their inaugural game tonight and the team expects to compete right away.
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Quint Kessenich weighs in on Lax All-Stars with who he thinks should have been included in Inside Lacrosse’s Top 50 men’s players for 2023.
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Point University, an NAIA school in Georgia, announced it was discontinuing its varsity women’s lacrosse program due to a lack of participation. The school is adding women’s flag football.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Mic’d up with Penn State at a recent men’s lacrosse practice.
WHAT’S ON TAP
There’s a light slate in the NLL this weekend with two games tonight and two more on Saturday. Catch the full TV listings here.