Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. #LaxCon2021 gave the lacrosse community two days of learning and plenty of fun.
The first virtual US Lacrosse Convention got underway on Friday and continued through Saturday evening, bringing some of the biggest names in the game together for the best learning experience in the sport. Missed LaxCon? Register to watch it on-demand here.
Let’s walk through some of the highlights.
We heard from some of the leaders of the next generation.
.@UMichWLAX alum Mira Shane asked our #LaxCon2021 Next Generation athletes how they think lacrosse will fit into their future.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) January 17, 2021
We may have some laxers and healthcare workers on our hands.
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Greg Gurenlian shared tips on the Standing Neutral Grip in one of the most anticipated sessions.
When you want to learn more about the faceoff, go straight to the .@GregBeast32 popped into #LaxCon2021 to breakdown and demonstrate the SNG faceoff.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) January 17, 2021
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Jeff Tambroni gave us a crash course on how he built the culture at Penn State.
To Jeff Tambroni and his @PennStateMLAX team, culture is more than a sign in a locker room or a catchphrase on a shooting shirt. It's a desired action.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) January 16, 2021
Coach Tambroni spoke on Culture as an Action Plan during #LaxCon2021.
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Jeremy Ardery led a discussion on how to stop racism in the sport of lacrosse.
"X Out Racism" with @Julesheningburg, @coach_kalibills, @CoachTillman1, @jamieasaka and @JeremyArdrey starts NOW at #LaxCon2021.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) January 16, 2021
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Matt Hasselbeck and Kristine Lilly joined Jon “Stugotz” Weiner to talk about life as a Lax Parent.
The one thing lacrosse parents @KristineLilly and @Hasselbeck ask for from their kids? To work hard when they're on the field.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) January 16, 2021
Get a glimpse of their approach in "Life as a Lax Parent" running NOW AT #LaxCon2021.
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2. Could Lehigh men’s lacrosse take home the Patriot League title this season?
With a wealth of talent returning, led by faceoff man Conor Gaffney, could be headed for a successful season.
Check out the No. 16 team in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Top 20.
3. Dartmouth women’s lacrosse lost a few of its top players from 2020, but still hopes to compete for an Ivy league title.
The Big Green check in at No. 16 in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division I Women’s Preseason Top 20.
4. Onondaga Community College has canceled its spring season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Syracuse.com.
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WHAT WE’RE READING
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Matt DaSilva reminds us of the fun that lacrosse season can bring in his latest “From the Editor” column.
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The Athletes Unlimited women’s lacrosse roster just got even bigger. According to Lacrosse Playground, the league added 10 names to the list for its inaugural season of women’s lacrosse this summer, including U.S. national team player pool members Dempsey Arsenault and Sam Apuzzo.
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Many members of the U.S. women’s national team player pool also serve as college coaches. We checked in with a few national team players balancing life as coaches.
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The Moeller (Ohio) lacrosse community is rallying behind 2019 graduate Braedon Titus, who suffered a serious head injury after an accidental fall.
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Deerfield (Mass.) 2021 recruit Kade Goldberg has flipped his commitment from UNC to Georgetown, according to Lacrosse Bucket.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Duke men's lacrosse, the consensus top team in the nation, is back at practice preparing for 2021.
The sounds of lacrosse being back #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/wEfAhwebHU
— Duke Men's Lacrosse (@DukeMLAX) January 17, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Our preseason Nike/US Lacrosse rankings countdown continues with our No. 15 teams — the Duke women and Army men.