The first time we watched the video below we honestly weren’t sure if it was meant to be taken seriously or not. After further review, we’ve concluded that this is meant to be taken seriously, which ironically… makes it funny.
We also found that there’s a whole series of videos and content from eHow about lacrosse, ranging from “how to become a pro lacrosse player” to “what is a lacrosse ball, and how do I throw it?” (see the link at bottom of this post for more).
According to the video, this is all you need to do to become a pro lax player:
- “You have to have some very particular qualities.”
- “You have to be able to play with both hands… really well.”
- “You can’t expect someone else out there to do it for you.”
- “You have to be in really good shape.”
- “You have to have some talent and some athletic ability.”
That’s it! Now go become a pro. Don’t forget your your cleats.
To check out more hilarious eHow videos on lacrosse, click here.
In 2009 the New York Empire State Games were canceled for the first time since 1978 due to budgetary reasons. It was a major blow to the sport of lacrosse, since the summer games served as a major recruiting tool for college-bound players and the coaches that were recruiting them.
But all was not lost, since Tom Hall (Chairman of NYS lacrosse) and Nike stepped in and organized the “New York State Shootout” to fill the void left by the Empire Games.
Recently the state announced the games are back on. The 2010 Games are set for July 21-25 and will be in Buffalo, NY.
Athletes will compete and be housed at area colleges and universities.
The largest competition of its kind in the nation, the Games is a multi-sport event for amateur athletes, patterned after the Olympic program.
Athletes must be residents of the State of New York. Following competition (Regional Trials) in each of six regions of New York State, winners numbering some 6,000 will participate in finals competition.
More info on the games can be found at: http://www.empirestategames.org/summer/about.asp
From Press Release:
Syracuse, NY – Tim “The Monster” Goettelmann, the three-time all-star with the MLL’s Long Island Lizards, and two-time NCAA All-American from Loyola, has signed with LAXFU, Inc., a lacrosse-influenced clothing company.
Goettelmann was approached by LAXFU for his lacrosse presence – both on and off the field. “We were looking for players who not only made statements on the field, but ones who carried a great presence off of it as well – since that is truly what our brand is about,” said Mike Dolan, co-founder of LAXFU. “Tim has just about done it all in lacrosse. He holds some of the more impressive records in the game today. We’re thrilled to have a player of his caliber on board with us as we continue to grow our team.”
Brett Strait, LAXFU co-founder added “I am very excited to have Tim involved with LAXFU. His experience and character will be valuable in promoting and developing our brand. Tim is the consummate lacrosse veteran whose career speaks for itself.”
Goettelmann is involved in coaching at the youth level through camps and clinics, and is considered by many to be a fan favorite that younger players can look up to – both figuratively, and literally (after all, he is 6’4). He was also voted 2009 Sportsman of the Year by the MLL and New Balance for his work on “Monster’s Kids”, a charitable foundation dedicated to supporting children’s hospitals.
“I was very excited when I first heard about LAXFU and their concepts,” said Goettelmann, “After I was introduced to them and what they were working on, I knew right away that this was something I wanted to be involved with. Their clothing line-up is second to none, and I’m amazed at the amount of work they put into ensuring that their brand is truly a step above the rest. I love the idea of a grass-roots company that is run by lacrosse-minded individuals. They have some of the best lacrosse clothing styles I’ve come across, and I’m proud to wear them.”
Tim Goettelmann has been simply unstoppable in his lacrosse career. Nicknamed “Monster”, the big attackman can often be intimidating to opponents. Goettelmann holds the MLL record for most goals scored in a game, scoring nine goals (on only ten shots) against New Jersey. He averaged 26 goals per year with one of the best shot percentages in the league, and was a human highlight film in 2008, exciting fans with his diving goals. Tim set a school record scoring 77 goals in a single season while at Loyola College of Maryland, where he was a two-time All-American.
About LAXFU
LAXFU is a premium clothing company that has decided to infuse the sport of lacrosse into its styles. They offer stylish shirts, hats, hoodies, uniforms, and more. It was founded by Syracuse natives and lacrosse veterans Mike Dolan and Brett Strait. Both played at perennial powerhouse West Genesee High School, and went on to have impressive NCAA lacrosse careers. More information on LAXFU and their products can be found by visiting their website, www.laxfu.com.
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Indoor goalies don’t get many opportunities to get in on the fighting action. But every once in a while, a goalie manages to make it over the midfield line, the gloves come off, and then we remember why goalie fighting is pretty pointless.
The crew at LXM Pro recently shared this with us…
You should skip the LXM PRO lacrosse / concert event on Nov 21 because…
- You want Rollerblading to take over Lacrosse’s spot as the fastest growing sport in the country.
- Mikey Powell (4x All-American, 4x Attackman of Year, 2x Player of Year, Syracuse’s All-Time Leader in Points) will come out of retirement & play in CA some other time.
- You don’t want the West Coast to be known as a national lacrosse powerhouse.
- $25 is too much for an STX Clinic, a college rivalry game, the return of pro lacrosse and a concert from one of the top artists in the world.
- Your lacrosse team has never lost a game and you won’t learn from watching others play.
- USC football has a bye that day and coach Carroll asked you help him scout UCLA.
- You’ve already been to one awesome blowout-concert + pro-lacrosse event, this month.
- Akon is too big for lacrosse – the only artist to have the #1 and #2 spots simultaneously in the Billboard Top 100…twice!
- There’s way too much buzz surrounding the event!
- You have nothing to learn from clinics by Kyle Harrison, Joe Walters and the rest of Team STX.
- You need to set your fantasy football lineup.
- Your coach doesn’t want you to get better in the off-season.
- You’re satisfied just listening to Akon on your iPod.
- Joe Walters (Maryland’s All-Time Leading Scorer) has already given you a shooting clinic.
- You won’t learn anything from watching great lacrosse players compete at the highest level…in person.
- You have no desire to be in an upcoming sports-film by Sports Studio, the people who brought you Miracle, Invincible, Friday Night Lights, and Remember the Titans.
- The four goalies playing at LXM don’t excite you (all former NCAA Goalie of the Year).
- Your lacrosse club doesn’t need the support of a fundraiser (groups@lxmpro.com).
- Your kids think you’re too old for a concert that doesn’t start with Jimmy and end with Buffett.
- …Because you don’t want to Buy Tickets Here!
Check out the story our friends over at LacrossePlayground.com posted today, by Teddy Lamade:
LAXFU Note: Teddy Lamade was the Washington Post’s All-Met player of the year as a high school senior at Landon. His Virginia career was plagued by injuries, and he played his final year of eligibility at Georgetown.
In this Economy, Making the Case for Lacrosse
by Teddy LamadeAs we are all well aware the economy is struggling. In times like these, the key is for people to look for opportunities instead of fretting about things that are out of their control. The sport of lacrosse is no different. It should look to gain an advantage from the situation because there is a huge opportunity for the sport to capture a larger market in regards to ticket sales, merchandising, and TV ratings. The key is to identify where this market share can be obtained and how to accomplish this.
Click here to read the full article at LacrossePlayground.com
BALTIMORE – US Lacrosse announced Monday the final roster for the 2010 U.S. men’s national team. The training team roster of 41 was narrowed down to the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL)-mandated size of 23 players after three fall exhibition weekends in West Point, N.Y., Annapolis, Md. and Stony Brook, N.Y. All 23 players, selected by the coaching staff, will compete in the FIL World Championships in Manchester, England from July 14-24, 2010.
Team USA Head Coach, Mike Pressler
“I want to congratulate the entire pool of players on their efforts, attitude and stellar play over three tremendous weekends this fall,” said Team USA head coach Mike Pressler. “Without question, this was the best way to go in this thorough and, at times, exhausting process. We feel these 23 men give us the best chance to win the gold at the 2010 world championship in Manchester.”
Pressler added, “I want to thank all 41 players for their professionalism, their attention to detail and their sacrifice. We took these guys away from their families, jobs and children to compete in three additional weekends that have never been done before. Speaking for our coaching staff, we are very grateful to each of them for all their efforts.”
“We are extremely pleased with the selection process,” said Howie Borkan, chair of the US Lacrosse men’s national teams committee. “The tryouts, the fall clinics and games have been well received and have provided the coaching staff with the opportunity to select the best team possible.”
The 2010 U.S. men’s national team includes five members of the 2006 U.S. men’s team that finished as runner-up to Canada at the world championship: Ryan Boyle, Kevin Cassese, Ryan Powell, Matt Striebel and Kyle Sweeney. Boyle, Cassese and Striebel were also members of the gold medal-winning 2002 U.S. men’s team.
Since the first recognized international championship in 1967, the U.S. has won eight gold medals, most recently in 2002.
The team’s first appearance together will be at the 2010 US Lacrosse National Convention in Baltimore, Md., Jan. 15-17, followed by their first on-field competition together at the 2010 Champion Challenge at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. against Duke and Army, Jan. 30-31.
2010 U.S. Men’s National Team Roster
| Position | Player | Team |
| Attack | Ryan Boyle | Boston Cannons (Princeton ’04) |
| Attack | Mike Leveille | Chicago Machine (Syracuse ’08) |
| Attack | Brendan Mundorf | Denver Outlaws (UMBC ’06) |
| Attack | Ryan Powell | Big Foot LC (Syracuse ’00) |
| Attack | Drew Westervelt | Denver Outlaws (UMBC ’07) |
| Mid/Att | Ned Crotty | Duke ’09 |
| Midfield | Kevin Cassese | Boston Cannons (Duke ’03) |
| Midfield | Kyle Dixon | Washington Bayhawks (Virginia ’06) |
| Midfield | Stephen Peyser | Long Island Lizards (Johns Hopkins ’08) |
| Midfield | Paul Rabil | Boston Cannons (Johns Hopkins ’08) |
| Midfield | Chris Schiller | Sailin’ Shoe LC (Penn State ’99) |
| Midfield | Max Seibald | Denver Outlaws (Cornell ’09) |
| Midfield | Alex Smith | Washington Bayhawks (Delaware ’07) |
| Midfield | Matt Striebel | Chicago Machine (Princeton ’01) |
| Midfield | Matt Zash | Long Island Lizards (Duke ’06) |
| Defense | Joe Cinosky | Toronto Nationals (Maryland ’08) |
| Defense | DJ Driscoll | Chicago Machine (Notre Dame ’06) |
| Defense | Eric Martin | Denver Outlaws (Salisbury ’04) |
| Defense | Ryan McClay | Boston Cannons (Cornell ’03) |
| Defense | Shawn Nadelen | Washington Bayhawks (Johns Hopkins ’01) |
| Defense | Kyle Sweeney | Boston Cannons (Georgetown ’03) |
| Goalie | Brian Dougherty | Long Island Lizards (Maryland ’96) |
| Goalie | Adam Fullerton | Denver Outlaws (Army ’08) |
US Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport, is responsible for selecting and supporting the U.S. national teams programs. Warrior Lacrosse is the official equipment and apparel supplier to the U.S. men’s national teams program.
US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse. US Lacrosse has more than 300,000 members in 62 regional chapters around the country. Through responsive and effective leadership, US Lacrosse strives to provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the game. To learn more about US Lacrosse, visit www.uslacrosse.org.
To learn more about the 2010 FIL World Championships in Manchester, England, visit www.2010worldlacrosse.com.
Charlie Moore (Nepean Knights) and Clint Martin (Celtics) go the distance in this Junior B scrap. It appears to be a pretty even match-up and they both manage to land some nice shots before tiring out.
The infamous buddy pass on the midfield clear strikes again…
Recently there was a vote in Congress on the following resolution:
H.Res.562 – Congratulating Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tournament.
H.Res.562 was proposed by New York Representative, Daniel
Maffei. Congress took a vote, and the results were 359-1 in favor of the resolution to congratulate the Syracuse Lacrosse team on their achievements.
So who is the ONE representative out of the 359 that voted “No”? It was anti-lacrosse Arkansas Representative, Marion Berry (not to be confused with the other Marion Barry – who is the DC politician that got busted for smoking crack).
source: opencongress.org
We checked out Rep. Berry’s stats, and 95% of the time he votes with his party (Democrats), which makes this even more troubling, because his fellow Democrat sponsored this bill. 3% of the time he doesn’t vote on matters at all, which means he dedicates the other 2% of his votes to shoot down lacrosse-related matters.
Apparently Rep. Berry has some sort of weird anti-lax agenda. We haven’t been to Arkansas lately, but if you happen to pass through, we suggest leaving your sticks at home. There is no telling what they might do if they catch you playing lax down there.
