Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Sept. 1 has come and gone, and the Class of 2020 is now able to come in contact with prospective college lacrosse coaches. The buildup to the new Sept.1 window was extensive, and some of the game’s biggest names shared words of advice and encouragement for college recruits.
Take on September 1 recruiting -As a club coach Pure INSANITY AS a college coach don’t think it moves the needle one way or the other for us!As a parent I think it is fantastic! Going through this w my 20’s for a 2nd time THIS is better! One adjustment Aug 1 instead #fallsports
— Joe Spallina (@JoeSpallina) September 3, 2018
Tons of great advice from the lacrosse world regarding September 1st contact date. Whether you are committed, being recruited, or flying under the radar - 3 simple pieces of advice: be a great person, be an awesome student, and outwork everyone. What's meant to be will be
— Joe Nardella (@JNardss) September 2, 2018
Sans the ripped cargo shorts, this was one of the greatest moments of my life. College coaches begin their recruiting outreach tomorrow. Here’s what you should know https://t.co/DtBrX7zhjg pic.twitter.com/ghPCIEJ8L8
— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) August 31, 2018
20's whether you received contact or not on Sept 1, the recruiting process isn't over. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Schools will be watching the players they contacted & looking for spots to fill for months to come. Continue to work hard & focus on things you can control! pic.twitter.com/fWL4tefN4u
— Lacrosse Highlight Reels (@LacrosseReels) September 2, 2018
2. The Peterborough Lakers won their ninth Major Series Lacrosse championship in 16 years over the weekend, topping the Oakville Rock 8-7 to take Game 6 and the series.
Down 5-2, the Lakers used a hat trick from Shawn Evans to pull ahead and take the first and only road victory of the series. Zach Currier’s late goal was enough to seal the 8-7 victory.
The Lakers advance to the Mann Cup to face Curtis Dickson and the Maple Ridge Burrards. Game 1 will begin on Friday night.
3. From VP to MVP: Team USA’s Michael Ehrhardt entered the FIL World Championship as an unknown, but he left it as the most valuable player.
Ehrhardt, who serves as a vice president at First Nationwide Title Agency in New York, took over in Israel. Months of hard work led to him being just the second defender named MVP of the FIL World Championship (Dave Pietramala 1990).
4. Brooke Gubitosi, a former Stony Brook women's lacrosse star, is enjoying her time as a ball person at the U.S. Open in New York City. Gubitosi finished her Seawolves career last season, but decided to try out to be a ball person.
She was honored to work a Madison Keys match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the tournament's show court.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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What We’re Listening to: Fred Opie goes in-depth with former Team USA goalie Trevor Tierney.
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The LAX Chair looks like it could be yours by the start of 2019.
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Reflections from the first-ever Midnight Mania, which featured some of the game’s rising stars.
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A look at the college lacrosse stars that took part in the Minto Cup, and who might be on the way to breaking out.
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Syracuse comes in at No.11 in College Crosse’s ongoing Year in Review.
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Maple Ridge Burrards stalwart Ben McIntosh is one of lacrosse's underrated stars
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Kylie Ohlmiller is launching her own brand, folks. KO17 was launched last week, along with her YouTube channel. Ohlmiller is making lacrosse her life’s work.
Stoked to announce the launch of my new company, KO17 Lacrosse! High level training & clinics based here on Long Island, with plans of traveling and growing this beautiful game all over. Link in my bio to sign up for September Clinics! pic.twitter.com/Bl0r9KgiZv
— Kylie Ohlmiller (@kylieohlmiller) September 2, 2018
Nothing like some pool lax from Wes Berg to ring in your Labor Day Weekend.
Nothing like Labor Day Weekend pool lax @wes_berg #warpforward pic.twitter.com/z6wIpxoiN3
— Warrior Lacrosse (@warriorlax) September 2, 2018
Fall Ball is underway in South Bend.
First practice of the year pic.twitter.com/YuMRtWYlaP
— Notre Dame Lacrosse (@NDlacrosse) September 1, 2018
WHAT’S ON TAP
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More content from the September/October edition.
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A look at what could be in store at Team USA Fall Classic on Oct. 6.
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