No Limit fall clinic set for Fox Lane

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No Limit Lacrosse will be holding a fall clinic “Lax-it-up” open to boys ages 8-14 on five straight Sundays beginning in September. “Lax-it-up” provides a combination of position specific instruction, team concepts, and games.  We urge you to sign up now, as spaces are limited and “Lax-it-up” has been sold out in the past. Here’s the […]

‘Crooked Arrows’ final casting call set

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The lacrosse-themed movie, “Crooked Arrows” will conclude its national casting next week with a stop in the Boston area. The Reebok-sponsored casting call is set for Sprague Field at 14 Calvin Road in Wellesley, Mass., at the following dates and times and for the following age groups: * Monday, July 11, 10 a.m. to noon: […]

LaxLessons Facebook Group has moved; Follow new Fan Page

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Facebook is phasing out old “Group” pages, so our LaxLessons “Group” page will soon no longer exist. Please take a minute to “Like” the LaxLessons Facebook Fan Page by going to this link: http://www.facebook.com/laxlessons While you’re at it, be sure to suggest the page to your Facebook friends, too. We hope you’re enjoying the days […]

Region will be well-represented at Under Armour All-America game

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A total of 15 players from the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region, have been selected to play for the North team at the sixth annual Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic. The game, which will be broadcast on ESPNU, is set for Saturday, July 2 at 8 p.m. at Towson […]

Connecticut state tournament schedule

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The CIAC tournament gets under way on Saturday with qualifying-round games. You can check out the brackets for divisions L, M and S below: Class L Class M Class S Here’s a rundown of the defending champions: Class L: Cheshire Class M: Darien Class S: Weston Be sure to weigh in by voting in our […]

Connecticut, Long Island, Hudson Valley playoff updates; Marasco mom enjoys memorable stretch

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Be sure to check out Joe Lombardi’s “High School Insider” column at InsideLacrosse.com by clicking here.

NCAA tournament brackets/schedule

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Photo by Ray Nelson Zach Howell and Duke will start defense of their national title on Saturday, May 14 at 5 p.m. when they host Delaware. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU. The selections are now complete. Now it’s time to get the 2011 NCAA lacrosse playoffs going. Here a look at each of […]

Get set for Selection Sunday

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The NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments will get under way this week. Tonight, we’ll find out who’s invited, and where and when they’ll be playing, leading up to the Memorial Day Weekend semifinals and finals. The announcement of the D-I men’s bracket at 9 p.m. on ESPNU highlights the festivities. To find out more, including […]

Gameday Saturday, 4/30: Woodstick Classic, Chaminade-Yorktown highlight slate that includes big interstate contests

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Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com Johns Hopkins-bound senior midfielder Tom Gordon and Garden City hope to beat rival Manhasset, the two-time defending Class C state champ, in the 120th edition of the Woodstick Classic today at 7 p.m. at Manhasset. The host Indians have moved up this season to Class B, where Garden City made the […]

Report: Michigan set to launch D-I lax

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The Division I lacrosse world looks like it will be welcoming a big new addition. The University of Michigan is ready to announce it will be adding Division I programs for both men’s and women’s lacrosse, according to a report by Terry Foy at InsideLacrosse.com. You can check out the story by clicking here. It […]

College Lacrosse 2011 is now available

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Attention Xbox fans. College Lacrosse 2011 is now available after having been released this past weekend. The new game includes several features not included in the original College Lacrosse 2010, including more than 50 game-play improvements, including dive shots, bullet and loft passing and new penalties as well as new graphics. For more info, click […]

Snow is falling (again), but start of season is getting closer (really)

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As each new snowstorm rumbles its way through the region, it may not seem like it, but the start of the lax season is getting closer and closer with each new snowflake. In fact, as we told you earlier this week, the first college scrimmages of this season will be held this weekend. Below is […]

Season’s Greetings from LaxLessons

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Amid all the gift gifting, parties and cheer, the holiday season also provides us with an opportunity to look back as well as look forward. As we get to wrap up our first full calendar year at LaxLessons.com, we want to take a moment to wish you and yours a safe, happy and healthy holiday. […]

Long Island Sting tryout schedule set for Nov. 13

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The tryout schedule for the Long Island Sting’s 2012-16 age groups for the 2011 season is set. Tryouts will be held on the turf field at Michael Tully Park in New Hyde Park on Saturday, Nov. 13. The schedule is as follows: * Class of 2014, 2015 Registration: Noon-1 p.m. Tryout: 1-2:30 p.m. * Class […]

Hoboken Shootout set for Nov. 28

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A total of 120 players on six teams are expected to compete in the Hoboken Shootout on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each team will play at least three 45-minute games that will be officiated […]

NY Times explores whether Rabil can be lax’s first breakout star

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He’s lacrosse’s premier star these days, and, unlike many who have previously held that distinction, Paul Rabil has endorsements galore. A section centerpiece feature in The New York Times “Thursday Styles” section on Rabil begins with this attention-grabbing headline: “Can This Man Make Lacrosse Sexy?” The Times article, written by James Vlahos, then refers to the […]

MLL players will be flocking to John Jay for fall training clinic

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There will be no shortage of MLL players at John Jay High School this coming month. Current and former Major League Lacrosse stars Kenny Nims, Matt Madalon, Jeff Bigas and Chris Daniello will be participating in an elite training clinic sponsored by Prime Time Lacrosse.