@22classy I was able to go through the old system and the new system. I think there is a middle ground similar to other sports where you can speak to coaches but cannot get official offers until Sept 1st Junior year. Maybe the coaches can begin talking to recruits beginning of Soph year?
FINAL: No. 5 @MarylandWLax 14, No. 12 Michigan 12
Kate Sites scored four of her seven shots as the Terps win their seventh straight game. Clevenger/Edmondson both had 2G, 1A and Suriano made 7 stops.
ILWomen Scoreboard: https://t.co/XGEhqBIJmv
Meg(s), it's a shame you guys didn't get a chance to play out at Stanford's Cagan field. There is nothing quite like Cagan when the sun sets into the Pacific. The fans sit above the player's benches; every view is perfect. If Heaven had a lax field, it would be Cagan.
I asked Grok who the top 5 Strength Coaches are.
Here’s the list and why they were chosen.
Here’s a list of five of the top strength coaches on the planet, based on their reputation, contributions to the field, and influence in strength and conditioning. These individuals are widely recognized for their work with athletes, innovative training methodologies, and educational impact. I’ve included their current X handles where available, as of February 22, 2025.
1. **Cal Dietz**
- **Why He’s Top**: Cal Dietz is the head Olympic strength and conditioning coach at the University of Minnesota and the mastermind behind *Triphasic Training*. His approach, which emphasizes eccentric, isometric, and concentric phases of movement, has revolutionized how athletes build explosive power and strength. His methods are grounded in biomechanics and physiology, making him a go-to for elite performers.
- **X Handle**: @Cal_Dietz
2. **Mike Boyle**
- **Why He’s Top**: Mike Boyle is a legend in the strength and conditioning world, known for co-founding Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC), consistently ranked among the top gyms in the U.S. He’s trained countless professional athletes, including NHL and MLB stars, and his *Certified Functional Strength Coach* program has educated thousands of coaches. His practical, no-nonsense approach focuses on injury prevention and performance.
- **X Handle**: @mboyle1959
3. **Eric Cressey**
- **Why He’s Top**: Eric Cressey is the Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, a premier training facility for baseball players and quarterbacks. His expertise in shoulder health and baseball-specific training has made him a household name among MLB and NFL athletes. He’s also a prolific writer and researcher.
- **X Handle**: @EricCressey
4. **Joe Kenn**
- **Why He’s Top**: Known as “Big House,” Joe Kenn was the 2015 NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year with the Carolina Panthers. He developed the *Tier System*, a widely adopted strength training framework. With experience spanning college football, the NFL, and now private sector training, Kenn’s ability to blend science and practical application is unmatched.
- **X Handle**: @BigHousePower
5. **Brett Bartholomew**
- **Why He’s Top**: Brett Bartholomew stands out for his focus on the art of coaching itself. His book *Conscious Coaching* is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their ability to connect with and lead athletes. He’s worked across multiple levels, from professional sports to military training, emphasizing leadership and communication alongside physical programming.
- **X Handle**: @Coach_BrettB
These coaches have earned their spots through decades of results, innovation, and influence. Their X profiles offer a mix of training insights, research updates, and practical advice—definitely worth a follow if you’re into strength and conditioning! Let me know if you’d like me to dig deeper into any of them or analyze their recent posts.
Slow down - lacrosse became a sanctioned public school sport only five years ago. Give it a few years and BTW look at all the D1 players from MadDog, WCS, and ADVC. I grew up with a stick in my hands in Buffalo 50 years ago but you don’t see many WNY’ers playing D1 Lax.
Ever wonder why California has the most lacrosse players in any US state aside from NY but doesn’t have a proportionate amount of the best players & high school teams?
Why do some states with a fraction of the participation produce significantly more elite talent?
Some will say access to experienced coaching, but I believe the deeper answer is in this photo.
There are places where kids are exposed to enormous amounts of unstructured lacrosse before ever considering high stakes competition or deliberate practice.
Sticks around the house for kids to play with, playing catch with mom/dad in the backyard, pickup games at family gatherings, watching mom/dad play in the alumni game or Tuesday night summer league, etc….
Many kids in California get introduced to the sport in a very structured way & the early bloomers are quickly sucked up into the ‘elite’ club/tournament/training machine.
This system can produce good players but ultimately puts a lower ceiling on potential.
We need a renewed focus on acquisition before learning.
@imdunntweeting I totally agree! I used to do that with my young players 5/6 graders. Our defense got every groundball because most kids could not handle a pole.
Game changers 🔥
Jay Browne, Annabel Frist, and Aliya Polisky were each honored at the Stanford Athletics Board Awards today!
Jay Browne » Pam Strathairn Award
Annabel Frist » Conference Athlete of the Year
Aliya Polisky » Block ‘S’ Outstanding Freshman
#GoStanford
Despite an amazing game I worry that ESPN won't air the NCAA's in the future because the games are too long and the rules are hard to follow. Instead of questioning legends how about looking at ways to fix the game (AU rules?) Because shit like the green card ride rule is a mess
And to think what Charlotte’s numbers would have been had she not wasted two years at Duke. Every game she saw a face guard and her wildly unimaginative coaches would have her sit out by the restraining line.
From one 🐐 to another
@charlotten8rth congratulated Izzy Scane after goal 359 to surpass her in the lead for the @NCAALAX Women’s All-Time Scoring record. 👏
From one 🐐 to another
@charlotten8rth congratulated Izzy Scane after goal 359 to surpass her in the lead for the @NCAALAX Women’s All-Time Scoring record. 👏
NO DOUBT!!! How in the hell did MD get a 4 seed? How did ND end up a 7 seed—they beat everyone! In what universe does Duke get in and Navy not? UM, NW, ND, and DU all have worse draws than all the Ivies! BC has a cakewalk, while Cuse plays Stoney Brook?
Wow - all the Western Teams got screwed! ND as #7 seed?? Michigan has to play ND (both teams were in the top 5 or 6 all year). Meanwhile Northwestern has to play a really good DU or Stanford team. BC gets the winner of Princeton vs. Drexel (seriously?). MD as a #4 seed?