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Off the Field: Strength & Conditioning

Last week, LRNews went behind the scenes with the Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse team for a Fall weekend, catching a glimpse of the program both on and off the field. In the last installment of the LRNews Wesleyan Video Series, Strength and Conditioning coach Drew Black discusses the movements and lifts lacrosse players can work on. ...

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For Athletes

Off the Field: Strength & Conditioning

Last week, LRNews went behind the scenes with the Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse team for a Fall weekend, catching a glimpse of the program both on and off the field. In the last installment of the LRNews Wesleyan Video Series, Strength and Conditioning coach Drew Black discusses the movements and lifts lacrosse players can work on. ...

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Transitioning Your Game: Adjusting from High School to College Lacrosse

When thinking about a club sports organization, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not “small business.” However, that is precisely how directors of these outfits should be thinking about their operation if they are interested in growing and rising above the status quo. It is no secret that club sports are now a big business. A recent CNBC report, citing a study by the Sports Facilities Advisory, indicated that youth sports – in travel alone – comprised a $7 billion industry. Participation is way up. Forbes notes that somewhere over 35 million children are playing youth sports. The list goes on. As this has occurred, however, some club organizations have been reluctant to change any of their habits. When thinking of these through the lens of small businesses, however, this is not surprising. ...

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What Do Wesleyan Coaches Look For In Players?

Last week, LRNews went behind the scenes with the Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse team for a Fall weekend, catching a glimpse of the program both on and off the field. In Part 2 of our 5-part Wesleyan Video Series, Head Coach John Raba and Asst. Coach Charlie Congleton discuss what they look for in a player while on the recruiting trail. ...

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An Interview With: D3 Lacrosse Showcase Co-Director Chris Meade

We were fortunate to catch up with Chris Meade, the Co-Director of the D3 Lacrosse Showcase and Co-Founder of SportsRecruits.com. The D3 Lacrosse Showcase will follow up its successful 2013 debut on January 20th, 2014 at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey. The D3 Lacrosse Showcase is an event focused on giving athletes the ability to play in front of coaches representing highly competitive institutions that compete at the Division III level. Athletes will play in three 50-minute games and participate in a recruiting talk geared towards the Division III process. Last January, over 160 athletes competed on two full-size indoor turf fields in front of some of the top DIII programs in the country, including Gettysburg, Connecticut College, Salisbury, Dickinson and Wesleyan. Participants were broken up into 10 teams and played in three games, each coached by a Division III head or assistant coach. Check out the video below for highlights from 2013's event, and read more for our Q & A with Chris, who discusses the Showcase, his experience playing Division III lacrosse and how the recruiting process has changed over the years. ...

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LRNews 101: Unofficial vs. Official Visits

A big part of deciding where to pursue a college education is visiting a school, meeting the people there and getting a feel for the campus. Similarly, a big part of the lacrosse recruiting process is taking an "Official" or "Unofficial" visit, where you meet the coaches and potential future teammates. So what are the differences between an "Official" and "Unofficial" visit? ...

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Improving Your Game: What To Work On

Last month, LRNews went behind the scenes with the Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse team for a Fall weekend, catching a glimpse of the program both on and off the field. In Part 4 of our 4 part ND Series, players discuss things high school players can work on to improve their game. ...

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