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Featured Five: Fab Frosh Showcase

The 2013 Fab Frosh Showcase took place on Friday, July 26 at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut. The one-day event featured over 200 members of the 2016 Class, broken up into 12 teams. Participants hailed from 25 States, 148 high schools, and represented over 100 club teams. After registration, the day began with an informative recruiting seminar run by SportsRecruits.com. The informational session, which was open to players and parents, provided an overview of the recruiting timeline and featured a Q & A to aid players and their families. There were plenty of coaches on hand at Greenwich High School, including Army, Brown, Bryant, Bucknell, Colgate, Dartmouth, Fairfield, Hofstra, Loyola, Navy, Princeton and Stony Brook among many others. Here are five players that stood out and some others who made an impression. ...

An Interview With: Northstar Invitational Directors Ashley Gersuk, Kevin Leveille and George Leveille

We were fortunate to catch up with Ashley Gersuk, Kevin Leveille and George Leveille, Directors of the Northstar Invitational. The event – which is held for 150 athletes selected across graduation years 2015, 2016, 2017 – is one of the premier stops on the girl’s summer circuit. The Directors have quite an impressive background. Ashley Gersuk was a member of Northwestern University’s inaugural recruiting class in 2001-2005. While a member of the Wildcats, she was a 4-Year Captain, the 2004 ALC Goalie of the Year, an All-American, and a 2005 NCAA National Champion. Kevin Leveille is a graduate of UMass-Amherst, where he was a 3-time All-American selection. Kevin is currently a member of the Rochester Rattlers of the MLL. He has played in the league since 2003, and is a 5-time All-Star, a 2008 All-League selection and a member of the MLL 10-Year Anniversary Team. George Leveille brings both knowledge and experience as a player, coach, lacrosse parent and administrator since the early 1970’s. The Northstar Invitational will be held July 28-31, 2013 at the Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York. Below is our Q&A with Ashley, Kevin and George, who discuss how they partnered to start the event, how the event evolved and what distinguishes it from others. ...

Countdown to Fab Frosh: One Day

The Fab Frosh Boy’s Showcase, featuring rising members of the class of 2016, will be held on Friday, July 26 at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event, which debuted last year, enters its second year in 2013. A one day showcase, players play in three games and participate in Nike SPARQ testing – which consists of NFL Combine-style agility drills and running tests. The day ends with an All-Star game, allowing players selected yet another opportunity to improve their game while being seen by college coaches. In 2012, coaches in attendance included UMass, Penn State, Bryant, Army, Brown, Bucknell, Stony Brook, Fairfield, Hartford, Quinnipiac, Princeton, Sacred Heart, UPenn, Michigan, Marquette, Navy, Manhattan, Dartmouth, Yale, Wesleyan, Connecticut College, Marywood, Washington College and Richmond. Here are some interesting notes on the rosters, which contain over 250 players. ...

Countdown to Fab Frosh: Two Days

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The 2013 Fab Frosh Boy’s Showcase, featuring rising members of the class of 2016, will be held on Friday, July 26 at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event enters is second year after its strong inaugural debut last summer. A one day showcase, players play in three games and participate in Nike SPARQ testing – which consists of NFL Combine-style agility drills and running tests. The day ends with an All-Star game, allowing players selected yet another opportunity to improve their game while being seen by college coaches. In 2012, coaches in attendance included UMass, Penn State, Bryant, Army, Brown, Bucknell, Stony Brook, Fairfield, Hartford, Quinnipiac, Princeton, Sacred Heart, UPenn, Michigan, Marquette, Navy, Manhattan, Dartmouth, Yale, Wesleyan, Connecticut College, Marywood, Washington College and Richmond. Check out the video for highlights from last year’s action.
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LR News Recruiting Roundup

The Summer Lacrosse Circuit is winding down, with just over a week of events remaining on the LR News calendar. As we enter the home stretch, here is a roundup (link-style) of our coverage thus far, which includes some great events like the Good to Great Showcase, Maverik Showtime and the Northern Rise. Read (and watch) on for a great mix of videos, recaps and standout players. ...

Event Video Recap: Good to Great Lacrosse Showcase

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The third-annual Good to Great Lacrosse Showcase took place from Sunday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 16 on the campus of Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. The event featured roughly 350 players from the 2014, 2015 and 2016 classes. Check out the video for some great highlights.
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Featured Five: Good to Great Lacrosse Showcase

The third-annual Good to Great Lacrosse Showcase took place from Sunday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 16 on the campus of Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. The event featured roughly 350 players from the 2014, 2015 and 2016 classes. Run by Amherst college head coach Jon Thompson and his staff, Good to Great is fast becoming a must-attend for players interested in top-flight lacrosse schools with a focus on academics. There were plenty of coaches lining the sidelines for the action, including plenty representing the NESCAC and Patriot League. Many other institutions were also represented, as the showcase featured teams being led by college coaches to reinforce individual development while gaining exposure. Here are five players that stood out and some others who made an impression. ...

Event Recap Video: The Northern Rise

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The 2013 Northern Rise presented by REVevents was held July 12-14 at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts. The three-day event featured some of the top girls players from the classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016. Check out the video for some great highlights.
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Event Recap Video: Maverik Showtime National Recruiting Spotlight

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The 2013 Maverik Showtime National Recruiting Showcase was held July 8-11 at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut. The event featured over 300 of the top players from of the classes of 2015 and 2016. Check out the video for some great highlights.
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Quick Highlights: Maverik Showtime 2016 All-Star Game

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The 2013 Maverik Showtime National Recruiting Showcase was held July 8-11 at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut. The event featured over 300 members of the classes of 2015 and 2016. On Wednesday night, two All-Star games were played: a 2015 and 2016 game. Check out the video for game highlights from the 2016 game.
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