It's almost time.
With the college lacrosse season less than six weeks away, the January 2020 edition of US Lacrosse Magazine includes preseason players of the year and rankings for the upcoming campaign.
Also in the January edition: our 20 predictions for the next 20 years of lacrosse, how Gary and Paul Gait reunited with Gait Lacrosse, a Life After Lax profile of Caitlin Erickson and a 2020 Spring Premiere preview.
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UP FRONT
From the CEO: Time to Reflect and Reset
By Steve Stenersen
US Lacrosse CEO Steve Stenersen talks about how coaches of youth athletes can take the time around the holiday season to reset for the upcoming season.
From the Editor: Twenty Spot
By Matt DaSilva
While U.S. Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead with our 20/20 Vision package, Editor in Chief Matt DaSilva is feeling a bit nostalgic.
From the Field: Sticks in Gyms
By Matt DaSilva
U.S. Lacrosse has provided more than 3,000 schools the opportunity to play physical education lacrosse, also known as soft-stick lacrosse, since the inception of US Lacrosse's Physical Education Grant program in 2011.
TRENDING
Noelle Lambert’s journey from tragedy to setting new American records at the Paralympic Games World Championships, Paul “Biz Nasty” Bissonnette’s professional tryout with the Vancouver Warriors, good deeds done by those in the lacrosse world, a look at Twitter sensation Lacrosse Film Study, and how lacrosse remains one of the fastest growing sports at the college level.
FUEL
New Dominion
By Paul Ohanian
How US Lacrosse is helping to grow the game in Northern Virginia.
Legends Reunited
By Matt DaSilva
Working together for the first time in 25 years, Gary and Paul Gait look to revolutionize the sport once more.
Ground Balls
By Matt DaSilva
Denver men’s lacrosse coach Bill Tierney received a five-year extension, Jake Withers scored the first goal in Halifax Thunderbrids history in just 10 seconds, and more.
Life After Lax: Gridiron Girl
By Kenny DeJohn
Former Lindenwood goalie Caitlin Erickson stars at center for the St. Louis Slam of the Women’s Football Alliance.
LaxCon 2020
By Brian Logue
If you’re a student of lacrosse, there’s no better classroom than the US Lacrosse Convention, taking place Jan. 10-12 in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
FEATURES
20/20 Vision
By Kenny DeJohn and Matt Hamilton
With input from our staff and social media followers (@USLacrosseMag), we made 20 predictions for the next 20 years. Some were bold. Others were bolder.
COLLEGE PREVIEW
Grant Land
By Shane Connelly
Grant Ament, the US Lacrosse Magazine Division I Men’s Preseason Player of the Year, can cement his legacy in Happy Valley.
‘This is Our Year’
By Chapel Fowler
Jamie Ortega, the US Lacrosse Magazine Division I Women’s Preseason Player of the Year, has high expectations for top-ranked UNC.
‘Working Hard is the Way I Lead’
By Matt Hamilton
Why Clark Walter, the US Lacrosse Magazine Division II Men’s Preseason Player of the Year, is the most indispensable of Limestone's quartet.
Locked and Loaded
By Paul Ohanian
Adelphi's Kole Pollock, the US Lacrosse Magazine Division II Women’s Preseason Player of the Year, is the total package.
Next-Level Thinking
By Jonathan Sigal
Brendan Hoffman, the US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Men’s Preseason Player of the Year, is a 6-foot-6 bulldozer who is the driving force behind William’s rise from the NESCAC fray.
Smooth Operator
By Jonathan Sigal
An elite student and athlete, Courtney Patterson embodies the D-III ethos and is the US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Women’s Preseason Player of the Year
Happy Every Time
By Nelson Rice
Cal's Jake Pistotnik, the US Lacrosse Magazine MCLA Division I Men’s Preseason Player of the Year, is focused on ‘soaking in every’ moment as a senior.
For the Love of Competition
By Paul Ohanian
Julia Lynch, the US Lacrosse Magazine WCLA Division I Women’s Preseason Player of the Year, is the club soccer president and club lacrosse star that has Pittsburgh primed for a repeat.
USA INSIDER
Blessed with Kirst
By Brian Logue
Lehigh sophomore Cole Kirst brings experience to the U.S. U19 team.
Texas Two-Step
By Matt DaSilva
U.S. U19, senior men’s teams head to San Antonio for Spring Premiere. Here’s what to watch for.
Shake and Bake from X
By Matt DaSilva
A lesson in dodging from Team USA’s Rob Pannell.
Sun-Soaked and Star-Struck
By Patrick Severe
U.S. women inspire next generation of players at Presidents Cup.
GIVE & GO
Mike Morgan
Interview by Matt DaSilva
Kicking it with Merrimack’s two-time NCAA championship-winning coach.