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Speaker Schedule Announced for the 2014 US Lacrosse National Convention

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On Thursday, US Lacrosse announced its schedule of presenters and topics for the 2014 US Lacrosse National Convention, which will take place Janurary 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The list of speakers is an impressive one, consisting of some of the most respected voices in the game. On the men’s side, the lineup includes defending NCAA champion coaches John Danowski (Duke University) and Paul Cantabene (Stevenson University), as well as Dave Pietramala (Johns Hopkins University/Team USA), Jeff Tambroni (Penn State University/Team USA), and Kevin Corrigan (Notre Dame). On the women’s side, defending NCAA champion coach Jenny Levy (University of North Carolina) and 2013 Federation of International Lacrosse World Cup champion coach Ricky Fried (Georgetown University/Team USA) headline a list of presenters that includes Dana Dobbie (Loyola University Maryland), Lindsey Munday (University of Southern California), and Joe Spallina (Stony Brook University). Last year’s event was a great success, a reminder of the how tightly-knit the lacrosse community is. Check out the highlights from last year, and keep reading for detailed schedules for January. ...

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SportsRecruits.com Members Commitment Roundup

It's Friday, and LRNews is here to bring you a few of the many recent college commitments made by SportsRecruits.com members. SportsRecruits.com is the Official Service Provider for Recruiting for US Lacrosse, and currently has over 4,500 members. As part of select packages, the experienced staff can help you build a highlight reel and help create a personalized schedule for your events based on your target list of schools. You can see the packages available here. Click here to see some of the success stories that illustrate just how effective a SportsRecruits.com membership is, and keep reading to see a few of the more recent commitments. ...

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An Interview With: Mid-Atlantic Elite Lacrosse Winter Showcase Co-Founder Brooke Diamond O’Brien

We were fortunate to catch up with Brooke Diamond O’Brien, the head coach at Washington and Lee University and Co-Founder of the Mid-Atlantic Elite Lacrosse Winter Showcase, which will debut January 4th, 2014 at the Roland Park School in Baltimore, Maryland. O’Brien is currently in her seventh season as the head coach at Washington and Lee, where she has been named the ODAC Coach of the Year in three of her first six seasons at the helm. The Generals have won five ODAC titles over that span. A former standout goaltender at Amherst College, O’Brien led her team to an NCAA Championship in 2003. In her playing career, she was a two-time First Team All-America and two-time Kelly Award winner, given annually to the DIII Goalkeeper of the Year. The Mid-Atlantic Elite Lacrosse Winter Showcase is a one-day instructional recruiting showcase designed for elite level 2015 and 2016 student-athletes who are exploring DIII opportunities. The day will feature a unique blend of coaching, instruction and education aimed at increasing the awareness of attendees to opportunities at the DIII level. Below is our Q & A with Brooke, who discusses the Showcase, her experience in the recruiting space and the importance of players being educated about the various collegiate lacrosse options available to them. ...

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Member Commitment: Jack McKenna, Class of 2015, Holy Cross

Jack McKenna (Essex Falls, New Jersey/Oratory Prep) has committed to play lacrosse at the College of the Holy Cross. Holy Cross finished the 2013 season with a 7-8 record in the competitive Patriot League. The Crusaders triumphs included wins over Dartmouth, Lafayette and Navy. McKenna is a big midfielder that will bring a two-way skillset to Worcester. Offensively, he displays a great lacrosse IQ to go with a powerful left-handed shot. Defensively, he uses his size well to drive dodgers down the wings. He engages very well at the point of attack, and uses his physicality to dictate the pace to the offensive player. Below is our Q&A with Jack, who discusses his experience using SportsRecruits.com. ...

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Numbers Game: On the Realities of DI Men's Lacrosse Recruiting

For many high school lacrosse players, competing collegiately at a Division I program is seen as the end goal of countless Summer tournaments, showcases and in-season games. For many parents of these players, the ability to tell others that their son (or daughter) plays at a Division I school is a source of great pride, the fruit of the money, time and effort put into getting their child onto this club team or at that showcase. Now, before continuing, lets state the obvious: This train of thought certainly is not true of every player or parent out there. Many aspire to attend and play at an academically prestigious DIII institution, or follow a family legacy to a very competitive DII program. Others, still, look forward to competing in the MCLA at a school that offers their desired major or has that "bigger-school" feel complete with DI football. Having said that, the instances of wanting that DI notoriety especially for those new to the lacrosse recruiting process are everywhere. And while not necessarily a bad thing, too often they fall beyond the realm of reality or self-awareness. Consider these numbers for DI Mens Lacrosse. ...

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New Feature Spotlight – Streamlined Interactions with Schools

SportsRecruits.com, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, launched Version Two of the company’s successful website last week. The site was rebuilt from scratch, tapping the latest technology to go along with the experience gained from working with over 8,000 players since 2008. Over the coming days, we are going to take a more in depth look at some of the innovative new features high school players and college coaches enjoy. Today, we examine how players can easily view interactions in one place. ...

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An Interview With: BLC Crabs Director Ryan McClernan

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We were fortunate to catch up with Ryan McClernan, Founder and Executive Director of the BLC Crabs. A 25-year coaching vet, McClernan has also served as a two-time selector for the U19 Team USA and was the 2003 World Games Chairman for US Lacrosse. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the BLC Crabs, which began in 1990. Below is our Q & A with Ryan, who discusses the evolution of the Crabs, what recent changes may affect recruiting and what players should try to work on to improve their games. Take a look at the video see highlights from the BLC Crabfeast this past Summer.

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New Feature Spotlight: Access to Robust Data Set For Players and Parents

SportsRecruits.com, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, launched Version Two of the company’s successful website this week. The site was rebuilt from scratch, tapping the latest technology to go along with the experience gained from working with over 8,000 players since 2008. Over the next few days, we are going to take a more in depth look at some of the innovative new features high school players and college coaches enjoy. Today, we examine the new data players have around their college lacrosse recruiting process. ...

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Release: Lacrosserecruits.com Launches Redesigned Website

SportsRecruits.com, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, announced today the launch of Version Two of the company’s successful website. In addition to featuring a more user-friendly interface, the complete redesign also includes greatly enhanced features and functionality for both players and college coaches. "Our goal has always been to make the college lacrosse recruiting process an enjoyable one,” said SportsRecruits.com Co-Founder MATT WHEELER. “Having gone through the lacrosse recruiting process personally, we knew how inefficient it was. With the launch of Version Two of our website, our members get the absolute best technology out there to further enhance their experience." SportsRecruits.com was started in 2008 by two former Wesleyan University lacrosse players who wanted to streamline the chaotic recruiting process. The website was recently redesigned from scratch to combine the most cutting edge technology with the experience gained from working in the recruiting space for over five years with some 8,000 lacrosse members. ...

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SportsRecruits.com Launches Version Two

SportsRecruits.com, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, launched Version Two of the company’s successful website today. SportsRecruits.com was started in 2008 by two former college lacrosse players who wanted to streamline the chaotic recruiting process. The website was recently redesigned from scratch to combine the most cutting edge technology with the experience from working in the recruiting space for over five years with some 8,000 members. Every NCAA college coach -- Divisions I, II, and III -- are registered members of the site. In addition to featuring a more user-friendly interface, the complete redesign also includes greatly enhanced features and functionality for both players and coaches. ...

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