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Posted by: Gordon
Awaking from a truly restful night of sleep Coach Lou and I again headed into the cavernous convention hall. We split ways to view presentations by officials and coaches at the top of their field. Rich Tamberino, an official with over 30 years experience, presented on Mental Checklists. The amount of information that he covers with his officials before a game is astonishing. They go over nearly every aspect I can imagine about a lacrosse game before they ever step ...
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What a day. Coach Lou and I had an early morning workout to wake ourselves up. Then it was time to get ready for the opening of the convention. The whole place came together overnight. The live field was ringed with netting and loudspeakers were set up for the coaches attending. The expo featured dozens of companies who were selling all kinds of lacrosse swag and services.
Once we were settled, Coach Lou and I went our separate ways. He went ...
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I believe that if you take a few team Principles and leverage them around a program of creating responsibility, self-motivation, attitude and respect within each player, you will have a formula for individual and team growth and accomplishment.
Principle 1: Have Fun
Every moment both practices and games should be fun. Eliminate as much down time in practice as possible, keep your drills as up tempo drills (no drill should last more then 8-12 minutes) (some drills can be as little as ...
Posted by: Gordon
‘Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through lacrosse.
No coaches were stirring
Not even Coach Lou.
The children nestled snug in their beds,
While their stick rested right near their heads.
Mama and Papa settled on back
As Mary Jo’s photos danced on their Mac.
With Fall Ball complete,
And all the players replete.
Because games lost and won
Were done with much fun.
They played through the cold,
But as the coaches foretold,
“If you play with your left hand
You ...
Listed below are the Week 3 Results (We had a rainout for 7/8, (Girls Program), HS Boys and 1& 2 graders). Will post those scores when we get them all in.
A word on Fall Ball Lacrosse. I have stated in person and in emails that Fall Ball is to keep your stick in your hand as a experienced player and if you are brand new to learn the game. However you cannot improve in this game if you do not ...
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Week 1 standings for the Big 10 (5-6 grade teams), SEC (3-4 grade teams).
We do not keep standings for the 1-2 grade teams
7/8 Grade and High School starts next week as well as our Girls program
Have a great week,
Coach Lou
| Standings | ||||
| Big 10 | Wins | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against |
| Wolverines | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Lions | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| Wildcats | 1 | 0 |
Posted by: Lou Corsetti
Hello Players, Coaches and Parents. Hope everyone had a great summer!
FALL LEAGUE OPENING DAY – AT WINDSOR PARKWAY
We will have a Player, Coach and Parent Meeting on this day to tell you the Rules of the Road. Rosters are being finalized and will be posted this weekend.
Fall League will begin August 28th – see below for times: Each team will have two practices prior to Games.
5 & 6 Graders ...
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