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?


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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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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?

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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

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Holidays

I can't believe Thanksgiving is in two weeks! The holidays are basically here and it's very easy to get thrown off track from all of the hard work you've been putting in. Make sure you continue working out and push yourself even harder during these times as we all know there is a tendency to put on a little extra lb's during this time of the year.

Have you set your goals for the season yet? It'll be here before you know it. Do you want to work on improving your quickness? Do you need to get stronger? Or do you need to work on your lateral agility? Time to figure it out, make a plan on how you're going to get there. If you need some help hit me up at bd@lax-school.com

Will you be game ready?

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NIKE CHROME

Well, I've been told the new Nike chrome heads will hit all Lacrosse Unlimited stores by 11/1.....that's right you heard it here 1st. Colors that will be available are royal (like the one I got my hands on....in the picture), silver, gold, red, orange, kelly green and Ice. These heads are pretty sweet especially if you want some bling!!!

Big weekend for a lot of the top players as the annual Hawaii tournament is here. I was hoping to come out of retirement and get out there but it ain't happening this year unfortunately. Maybe next year?

November is already here.....I know the season seems far away but it in reality it isn't. Keep working on your game.....strength, conditioning and your stick!

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LU

Sitting on the train heading back to Boston from NYC. The Lacrosse Unlimited Team (GM's, retail managers, Team sales, warehouse & front office staff) had a product tech session with STX & Nike @ Local Bar & Restaurant on West 33rd (owned by former Cornell lax player John Hile). It was a great time, we got a chance to see all of the new product from STX & Nike and learned about the different technologies and enhancements of each product. Sean Morris, Pat Heim, Matt Schomburg (sales reps for STX/Nike) along with Mike Murphy (sales manager) and Jason Goger (General Manager of STX) were giving us small tech sessions on various products. Max Siebald and Kristen Kjellman from Nike were also there to assist. Check out some of the new gear online.....those chrome heads are pretty sweet....can't wait to get mine (yes that's directed @ you Sean Morris!)

Last night was also cool because I (and everyone else) got a chance to meet people in the company that I've never met before. With 20+ stores we have a lot of managers and a lot of other folks in the company that you see on email lists and that's it. Lax Unlimited has been successful because of the quality people that work for the company, so it was good to finally put faces to the names. It was a real good team building exercise to be honest, people were psyched. Things like this are important not only on the lacrosse field but also in business!

Make sure you find a wall and get your touches in this weekend.......


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