Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Stony Brook named former Towson offensive coordinator Anthony Gilardi as its next head coach, first reported by Inside Lacrosse’s Ty Xanders.
Gilardi has served on Shawn Nadelen’s Towson staff for nine seasons, leading offensive talents like Joe Seider and Ryan Drenner. Matt Danowski and Ryan Wellner were considered finalists, according to Xanders.
2. Williams at No. 1 in our Way-Early Division III Men’s Top 20? Yes, it’s true. Before you get up in arms, hear us out.
The Ephs, who went 18-4 with their first trip to a national semifinal and a NESCAC final, return most of the roster that succeeded in 2019. Check out the rest of the Way-Early top 5 which includes a few perennial powers.
3. Guess who’s back, back again?
Scott Rodgers, the former Notre Dame goalie who now plays for the PLL’s Atlas LC, will be active this weekend in Baltimore. Rodgers was hospitalized with pancreatitis after PLL training camp last month and has been recovering ever since.
He’s baaaack pic.twitter.com/jYS6lChPdO
— Atlas Lacrosse Club (@PLLAtlas) June 20, 2019
Catch Rodgers’ lacrosse story in Overtime.
4. The Dallas Rattlers won with culture from 2014 to 2018 — a successful run that included four playoff appearances and three trips to the MLL title game. With much of its core gone to the PLL, the Rattlers have had to start a new foundation.
Despite a slow start on the field, Dallas feels good about the chemistry that is growing in its locker room.
5. The Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association is providing a point of entry for kids to learn the game of lacrosse in Southeast Wisconsin.
6. Meet the Jersey Girls Lacrosse Association, which prides itself on being the largest girls-only youth lacrosse organization in the country.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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US Lacrosse and the PLL have joined forces on a youth clinic, which will take place prior to the PLL games at Homewood Field on Saturday, June 22nd.
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The transfers keep coming. Georgetown freshman goalie Chris Brandau has entered the transfer portal, according to Ty Xanders. Brandau played in nine games for the Hoyas and peaked with 29 saves combined against Denver and Yale.
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Marquette has named Peet Poillon, Jacob Richard and Emily Tyus to Andrew Stimmel’s coaching staff.
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Recapping the Adrenaline All-American Games at The Star in Frisco, Texas last weekend.
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Denver high school boys player Antonio Corral is breaking the “bro” stereotype and embracing who he is after coming out as gay.
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From Press Box: Paul Rabil’s Premier Lacrosse League was built as a long-term venture.
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Former Loyola men’s lacrosse player Tyler Albrecht was appointed as one of four financial advisers to Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Highlights from Scott Ratliff’s trip to Samara, Costa Rica to help grow the game through the Give and Go Foundation.
Moments of the Week in MLL action. Lyle Thompson makes his usual appearance.This Spring, @Srat2 & @EvanConnell919 traveled to Samara, Costa Rica to inspire a community through the sport of lacrosse. @GiveGoFund brings the the spirit of the game to new players all over the world. #GrowTheGame
— Adam Ghitelman (@adam8taylor) June 20, 2019
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DONATE: https://t.co/pfGvlz0yh7 pic.twitter.com/KTrZqTKBSj
The @MaverikLacrosse Moments of the Week pic.twitter.com/dYoC60HLrx
— Major League Lacrosse (@MLL_Lacrosse) June 20, 2019
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The U.S. U19 men's national team will hold tryouts starting today and running through Sunday. Catch the preview of the first event of Nick Myers' second term.
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The weekend of pro lacrosse is almost here. The PLL and WPLL visit Baltimore, while the MLL is in action across the country. Check out TV Listings for more.
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