Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Thursday, Oct. 5
Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Canadian influence helps U.S. men’s box program.
U.S. men’s box coach Regy Thorpe saw some good things the last two weekends – here’s a look at some takeaways from the North American Invitational.
2. How varsity women’s lacrosse came to Florida State.
Efforts led by the existing club program players have resulted in a new varsity women’s lacrosse program at Florida State.
"If they fight, they win."
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) October 4, 2023
How Florida State's club goalie and her teammates fought to have women's lacrosse added as a varsity sport at the university.https://t.co/EfzkSJx54Q
3. NCAA transfer portal windows adjusted.
The NCAA has adjusted windows for players to enter the transfer portal. For spring sports, there is a 30-day window that begins seven days after teams are selected for the NCAA tournament and then from Dec. 1-15.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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NCAA Division II program Alabama-Huntsville named Mark Frey as its new head men’s lacrosse coach. Frey had most recently been the head coach at Division III Guilford.
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Connecticut has announced its 2024 women’s lacrosse captains, including two-time captains Landyn White and Madelyn George.
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Bellarmine has announced its seven men’s lacrosse captains for the 2024 season.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Looking good on and off the field.
Coming off a career year, Will Malcom was an offensive force last year. pic.twitter.com/cQCCIjcVSL
— Panther City Lacrosse Club (@PantherCityLax) October 4, 2023
WHAT’S ON TAP
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A feature on USA Select player Truus van Wees ahead of next weekend's USA Lacrosse Fall Classic.
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Brian Logue
Brian Logue has worked at USA Lacrosse since 2000 and is currently the senior director of communications. He saw his first lacrosse game in 1987 - Virginia at Delaware - and fell in love with the sport while working at Washington and Lee University.