Oxford vs. Romeo
Two great coaches working to put together successful seasons. I can't help to root for both these teams, so I will root for neither and just sit back and watch. Good luck to both teams!
This week’s Tree of Life Award winner… Luke Grove! 🌲
Luke brings a blue-collar work ethic to the field every single day. No nonsense, no cutting corners—just consistent effort and positivity that elevates everyone around him 📈
A true leader who leads by example!
#UAUKNOW
Huge shout out to Oxford and Zeeland for the fights they put up last night. I see too often that kids shy away from games where a blue blood team is favored. Big culture wins for both the programs.
Hartland defeats Oxford 5-2 in a D1 boys lacrosse regional semifinal. Solid season for Oxford, who played very tough against a lot of good teams this season. Finished 13-6. @MIPrepZone
Without a doubt, most ball-dominant kids aren’t great finishers. The reason is they really don’t get that many reps in practice and when they train on their own they tend to shoot on the run or time and room shots. It’s boring and not even useful to practice finishing without a goalie. And even if you have a goalie, finishing on a 6x6 net with a goalie is just too easy.
If you want to be a big-time finisher, you can practice in your backyard “Shooting on dad!”
We started doing this during the COVID lockdown with my family and not only was it a blast, my kids all got better at finishing. Your dad will definitely be harder to finish on than any goalie in a 6x6 net! Use a 3’6’’ x 3’6’’ JM3 net. This goal size is perfect because it’s a little smaller than a box net, which is designed for the goalie to have goalie pads.
Your dad will love it and I guarantee you’ll get way better at finishing fast!
"I'm still Alive"
The healing power of music and the Medicine Game, and why @UAlbanyMLax plays @PearlJam in the locker room before every game
https://t.co/GJBdXgDoig
Join Attack/Midfield Bo Lockwood and John Aurandt, and Defenders Trevor Lockwood, Carson Billig, and Ryan Doyle in a 2 day Lacrosse camp on Dec. 28th & 29th.
Sign up before it fills out!
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“It doesn't have to be a heroic level like Welles did, certainly, but there's just so many ways you can change the world for other people just by being kind.”
On the ultimate sacrifice from Welles Crowther, “The Man in the Red Bandanna.” (via @kevbrown89)
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10 things to do this offseason, to get more playing time during the season:
10. Show up
9. Be the first to arrive
8. Come well rested & fueled
7. Hydrate
6. Compete
5. Attack every rep
4. Get 1% better daily
3. Push & encourage others
2. Be the last to leave
1. Lead by example
Dear Athletes,
The time will come when fall will ask what you did all summer … and it will never lie. It will be obvious who committed and who coasted. Who challenged themselves and who cheated themselves. Who raised their level and who risked their role.
Sincerely,
The Truth
Stop making weak excuses!
Working Hard: Your Choice
Skipping Workouts: Your Choice
Eating Bad: Your Choice
Good Grades: Your Choice
Arriving on Time: Your Choice
Getting Better: Your Choice
Making the right choice is always up to you. Don’t use your bad choices as an excuse!
“Can you be committed to the process of what you are doing without becoming emotionally attached to the results of what you are doing?” IF you can do this you are on to something!!!
Anyone can do it when it’s “Easy”.
As a coach, the one thing I hope every athlete that I have ever coached knows this:
I am here for you and care deeply about you as a person. You are not defined solely by your sport. At ANY point in your life, if you seek guidance or need someone to listen, I am here for you.
“If you’re a youth coach you have to make a decision. Do you wanna help the players to develop themselves or do you just want to win the youth league?” ~ Stan van Gundy
The positive energy is back for @UAlbanyMLax, but will that turn into more wins?
@mattkinnear has the Great Danes season preview head of their must-watch season opener against the Orange tonight.
https://t.co/n93fM6sqPb