Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Fresh off the largest world championship in history, the Federation of International Lacrosse is poised to elevate the sport further with a new strategic plan.
Speaking of big things, be on the lookout for a special announcement from Team USA later today.
2. US Lacrosse Magazine editor Matt DaSilva reflects on the meaning behind Team USA's tour in Israel before the men's world championship began.
3. After more than 20 years of providing information, often available nowhere else, Laxpower has shut down.
LaxPower is officially no more. A devastating blow to the lacrosse community. pic.twitter.com/SjHERwtuIA
— Chris Jastrzembski (@CFJastrzembski) August 29, 2018
4. Princeton already has former coach Bill Tierney bringing his team to campus this year - and now another bit of intrigue with this tweet yesterday.
Coming tomorrow will be the announcement of the 2019 schedule. There will be 14 games, and in addition to Denver, there will be one other team that wasn’t on the 2018 schedule. In fact, Princeton has not played this team in a long time. pic.twitter.com/mOgGAise6J
— Princeton Lacrosse (@TigerLacrosse) August 28, 2018
5. Ryan Brown, who earned all-world honors playing for the U.S. team at this summer's world championship, is the latest big-name player to sign on with Warrior and New Balance.
Excited to join the @warriorlax and @nblacrosse family. Big things coming... #Staytuned
A post shared by Ryan Brown (@rbrownie4) on
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Former Stony Brook star Dorrien Van Dyke has been named as an assistant coach at James Madison.
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Former Albany player Katherine Sweeney has joined the staff at Quinnipiac after two seasons at Wagner.
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Former Roanoke player Justin Tuma has joined the men's lacrosse staff at High Point after stints at Princeton and Ohio State.
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After leading Lawrenceville to a 71-13 record in her second stint at the school, successful coach Kris Schulte is stepping down and assistant coach Grace Megaffin will take over.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Champion Merrimack was honored at the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, and Mike Morgan did not disappoint.
Somebody tell the @Mets that one of Long Island’s finest is ready for September call-ups #NattyChamps pic.twitter.com/3PPDrPMwgn
— Merrimack Men's Lacrosse (@MerrimackMLAX) August 28, 2018
Classes are back in session around the country, and that also means college lacrosse players are getting back to work.
Lax is back in College Park!#BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/8RZjp0DI19
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) August 28, 2018
WHAT’S ON TAP
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A big announcement coming from Team USA this morning.
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