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A few days ago I posted about a horrendous lack of sportsmanship on the part of a youth hockey coach. Today I am pleased to show a video that is making its way around the internet and bringing tears to just about everyone who watches it.
Cheers,
Gordon
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I got my camcorder properly set up and did some video editing today. The following video covers everything a new parent, player, or coach needs to know about the U9 game at Atlanta Youth Lacrosse.
Now lets move to the specific rules for the U9 division. In this section, I will post the US Lacrosse rule and then I will give an explanation as to why the ...
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Easily one of the most fundamental skills of lacrosse is how to properly pick up a ground ball. In youth games especially, the ball is on the ground quite often, so knowing how to pick up a ground ball (or GB) is paramount in youth lacrosse. However, there is more to picking up a ground ball than just bending over and scooping through. Players should also shout out “ball” to let their teammates know to get out of the way. ...
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Cradling in lacrosse is a lot like dribbling in basketball. You can’t play effectively without knowing how to cradle, but you can’t focus solely on cradling or you miss out on contributing to the rest of the game. Players must become proficient enough at cradling to the point where they no longer think about the action of keeping the ball in their crosse. It must be so second-nature that it turns into a smooth and effortless action that requires almost ...
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I love criticism because it means I can do something better. One of the biggest criticisms Atlanta Youth Lacrosse received this past Spring Season was the lack of a Master Game Schedule, and that the schedule changed from week to week. This criticism was valid for two reasons. One, there was no Master Game Schedule. Two, our lovely Director, Mary Jo Corsetti, organized the weekly schedule because our fields were available at ...
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You have read Every Lacrosse Signal, and Off The Book Rules. Now you think you might want to be a lacrosse official. As a current official who loves my job I highly encourage any person to pick up officiating. So long as you don’t mind a job where:
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I am back from my much needed summer vacation with more lacrosse insights, coaching strategies, and new videos!
This week is christened Agility Week. Each post will focus on specific speed/agility drills, designed to improve your footwork and overall athleticism. If you are serious about improving your game for the more competitive Spring Season, I highly encourage interested players to try these drills out. Start out slow until you get the basic motions down, then pick up the speed. The one ...
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With the continued growth of Atlanta Youth Lacrosse, we at AYL are excited to announce our move to League Toolbox for online registration, scheduling, donations, and overall league management. Since last November I have hunted for a league management solution that could offer more to our members than our current registration software. After months of searching, League Toolbox stood higher than all of the rest. Below is a breakdown of how AYL will transfer from Sports ...
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