Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The U.S. U21 national team will meet tomorrow for the first time in 17 months.
Names like Pat Kavanagh, Brennan O’Neill, Jake Naso, Quentin Matsui and plenty of other college lacrosse stars will comprise a team set for Ireland in 2022. Check out the preview of training camp, which gets underway this weekend.
2. Chaos LC middie Ian MacKay wants to prove he’s not on the losing side of an offseason trade.
Chaos LC acquired MacKay, the do-it-all middie, from Archers LC in exchange for Connor Fields. Instant reaction overwhelming labeled the trade as a win for Archers. MacKay’s start to the 2021 season had shown his worth, and then some.
Read Phil Shore’s feature on MacKay.
3. Ian Garrison has worked his way to being one of the NLL’s top officials through his eight-year career.
Garrison offered his tips for being an effective box lacrosse official in our May/June edition of the magazine. Click here for the full list.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Randy Staats speaks with the NLL about the tragedy of residential schools for Native children, as Canada deals with horrific findings.
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BC Interruption named the Eagles’ NCAA Women’s title game victory as the top game of the 2021 season.
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NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz called the announcement of the Las Vegas franchise’s ownership group a “David Beckham” moment for the sport of lacrosse.
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Former Northwestern All-American Erin Fitzgerald has been promoted to associate head coach for the Furman women’s lacrosse program.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Syracuse coach Kayla Treanor reflects on the past few days and what it means to lead her alma mater on Lax Sports Network.
"It's been unbelievable and there's been a lot of emotions... now to be driving here and now that this is my office, it's just amazing and I feel really fortunate." @kaylatreanor on being back at @Cuse now as head coach of @CuseWLAX. Full conversation: https://t.co/LIaR2MTksI pic.twitter.com/DONcWfxiQ7
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) June 24, 2021
The PLL returns to Homewood Field tonight. Players are full of nostalgia.
The PLL returns to Homewood Field tomorrow night.
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 24, 2021
“It’s a little extra special.” @AirHeart12
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WHAT’S ON TAP
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A feature of Lance Tillman and his incredible footwork.
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More tips for the perfect practice plan.