Like many of you I am a big college lacrosse fan and I enjoy watching a hard fought game. There has been a lot of chatter these days about the pace of the game and whether or not the NCAA should look at adding a shot clock. While I don't disagree with this having seen what a shot clock can do to speed up possessions and add excitement, in my opinion however a more pressing change is needed..... get rid of the dive shot/not landing in the crease rule!
Bottom line...Hopkins got screwed. That game should have been over when Kyle Wharton scored in OT! Don't get me wrong, I'm not by any means saying the referee blew the call. By rule he made the right call...."a player can not land in the crease UNLESS he's pushed into the crease. That's the gray area however, when two player's are competing at the point in the game there is no way as an official you can call a push. So you take away an exciting part of the game and as we saw last night take away an exciting win by a young and upcoming Hopkins lacrosse team over the #1 team in the country.
Come on NCAA.....fans want to see excitement. I know it's about safety but were there really that many injuries prior to legislating that rule? I don't recall any to be honest. That is one of the most exciting plays in lacrosse...the MLL is a faster more physical game and there have been 0 injuries in 10 years of play with the dive shot (.....knock on wood), so let the kids play!!!
Why you're at it....what do you think of adding a 90 second shot clock?
Have an opinion? Email me @ bd@lax-school.com
High School lax season is here, what are you doing to take your game to the next level?
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
2nd Week
If you saw the Syracuse/Denver game or the Duke/ND game on TV yesterday you know college lax is here and already in its 2nd week of the season. Watching both games as a fan you can tell its still early and it definitely showed on the field. It takes time to develop synergy amongst teams and there were a lot of miscues in both games that happen because its the 1st (or 2nd) game of the season. All four teams at one point or another were sloppy, whether it was a mistake on the offensive end or defensive end of the field. A bad pass, or a missed slide, etc. Even the top teams in the country need practice & repetition before they get into a groove. In these early games coaches are looking for players to step up and show that they are the indeed the right choice to be slotted in a specific role. As the season progresses it will be great as a fan to watch these teams & players develop.
As a player make sure you work hard, be confident in yourself and most importantly have fun!
You want to get schooled online or on the field? Your call...........www.lax-school.com
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As a player make sure you work hard, be confident in yourself and most importantly have fun!
You want to get schooled online or on the field? Your call...........www.lax-school.com
Learn: Lax-School.com
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Enough Snow
Seriously!!!! I spent the weekend getting snow and ice of the roof in order to stop a leak. Not fun...enough already. I know a lot of New England college coaches feel the same way, there hasn't been a lot of outside time for practice with this stuff around.
College games start in a week, Blazers are 4-3 after the big win last night and we have a Cannon's staff meeting later this week. Lacrosse is here.....away with the winter blues!
What are you doing to be game ready?
You want to get schooled online or on the field? Your call...........www.lax-school.com
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
What are your goals for 2011?
Well, it's here....2011 is upon us. Gone is 2010 and the holiday season...now it's time to get to work. I don't think I ever stop thinking about the Cannon's and how we can get better...both on and off the field. However, now it's time to step it up as training camp will be here before you know it. The same goes for you, your season whether it be youth, junior high, high school, college or club will be here before you know it. What are your goals for 2011?
I believe everyone of us starts by thinking the same thing....this is the year we become champions. Very easily stated but the real question is ..."how do we get there?" That's where you set goals to give you and your team the road map to get there. We all know it's not easy, it takes commitment...100%. You have to be committed to do the work, to make the effort and the sacrifices day in and day out. I know I'm committed and I'm setting my goals as we speak because this is the year to get it done...no excuses.
What are your goals?
You want to get schooled online or on the field? Your call...........www.lax-school.com
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I believe everyone of us starts by thinking the same thing....this is the year we become champions. Very easily stated but the real question is ..."how do we get there?" That's where you set goals to give you and your team the road map to get there. We all know it's not easy, it takes commitment...100%. You have to be committed to do the work, to make the effort and the sacrifices day in and day out. I know I'm committed and I'm setting my goals as we speak because this is the year to get it done...no excuses.
What are your goals?
You want to get schooled online or on the field? Your call...........www.lax-school.com
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Weekend of Lax
I was able to get up to Revere on Sunday to check out the Blazers practice, their 3rd one within a 24 hour period....you talk about working hard! Seriously.....offensively they look unbelievable! It was my 1st time seeing Josh Sanderson in person....and I couldn't believe how small he is. BUT at the same time.....I couldn't believe how freaking good he is! He caught everything they threw him and finished just about everything he caught. Now you know why he was brought in here. Put him with Dan Dawson and Casey Powell and that is quite some offensive fire power for the Blazers. Should be a great season, I'm looking forward to the home opener....FIRED UP!
The MLL supplemental draft is tomorrow, can't believe it's here already. I spent the past few days on the phone talking to prospects about coming into training camp and what they can bring to the table. We have 12 picks and out of those 12 we hope 2-3 players can make an impact....we shall see. Did you hear the news? The MLL collegiate draft has moved up to January 21st....for the 1st time in MLL history we will draft seniors before they graduate college! Not sure how I feel about that, more to come on that at a later date.....
Who do you think we should draft tomorrow? Shoot me an email, bd@lax-school.com
What are you doing to get game ready?
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Watch: Youtube.com/laxschool
The MLL supplemental draft is tomorrow, can't believe it's here already. I spent the past few days on the phone talking to prospects about coming into training camp and what they can bring to the table. We have 12 picks and out of those 12 we hope 2-3 players can make an impact....we shall see. Did you hear the news? The MLL collegiate draft has moved up to January 21st....for the 1st time in MLL history we will draft seniors before they graduate college! Not sure how I feel about that, more to come on that at a later date.....
Who do you think we should draft tomorrow? Shoot me an email, bd@lax-school.com
What are you doing to get game ready?
Learn: Lax-School.com
Connect: Facebook.com/laxschool
Follow: Twitter.com/laxschool
Watch: Youtube.com/laxschool
Monday, December 6, 2010
Nice
Great weekend down in Baltimore for the IMCLA convention. I was a guest of Nike's at the IMCLA Awards banquet sponsored by Nike. Great ceremony honoring coaches at the D1, D2 & D3 level and I mean EVERYONE in coaching was there. I sat with Carl Runk (former Towson great), Richie Moran, Sid Jamieson, Bill Tierney and Richie Meade. Good times.
Got a chance to see Inside Lacrosse's offices right on the Inner Harbor.....you talk about phat digs! Man, I would love to go to work there everyday and sit in one of those plush corner offices that Carp and Jiloty have!
Pictures are posted on the facebook page, check them out.
What are you doing to take your game to the next level?
You want to get schooled online or on the field? Your call...........www.lax-school.com
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Lax Season is Near...
Can you believe it? Lax Season is close!! You're probably wondering what I mean...right? Thanksgiving was last week which kicked off the holiday season. The NFL is in it's last 6 weeks of the regular season before the playoffs start and we crown a new Superbowl champ! So what's this chatter all about you ask? The IMCLA convention is this weekend in Baltimore at the Waterfront Marriott. Over 700+ coaches at all levels will convene in crab land and talk the talk, see some new products, share a few beverages and start thinking about the spring!
I'm headed down on Friday for a day to walk the show, sit in on a few meetings and see some old friends......it should be a good time.
It's too late to register online but you can register at the event, for more info go to: http://lacrossecoaches.stcnetsite.com
Learn: Lax-School.com
Connect: Facebook.com/laxschool
Follow: Twitter.com/laxschool
Watch: Youtube.com/laxschool
I'm headed down on Friday for a day to walk the show, sit in on a few meetings and see some old friends......it should be a good time.
It's too late to register online but you can register at the event, for more info go to: http://lacrossecoaches.stcnetsite.com
Learn: Lax-School.com
Connect: Facebook.com/laxschool
Follow: Twitter.com/laxschool
Watch: Youtube.com/laxschool
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