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Community Lacrosse
Resources for players, coaches, family and atheltic community to spread the love of the game and develop a community focused effort to youth sports.
Strength of the Wolf
Nelson Rice’s feature on Zed Williams is a must-read. My favorite excerpt – Zed describing his “why”: “I know they are watching and my family is watching,” Williams said. “Their happiness is my happiness. That’s what drives me — to bring out their smiles. That’s what...
10 Tips For Helping Youth Athletes Learn How to Play for ‘More Than the Score’
Recent statistics have confirmed that about 72% (about 40 million) of youth in America are involved in some form of team or individual sport. That’s a lot of kids and a ton of resources that are dedicated each year to youth athletics! There is much to celebrate in...
Mother of Lacrosse
With our Varsity season starting essentially on Mother’s Day this year in 2021 (May 9th, an early reminder for all you High School and Youth players) and coming off black history month, I feel it completely appropriate to focus on a story that gives us a look at both...
2021 Rules Interpretation
What better way to learn the rules and be a part of our lacrosse community AND being paid as a certified official? Contact Jarrett at ad@nclacorsse.org or visit www.waloa.info to find out how you can receive training. REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021 SEASON IS OPEN. REF...
Strategies to Help Your Athlete Manage Performance and Social Anxiety
Every athlete will likely feel some kind of nerves during practices or in competition. Some athletes thrive under pressure and embrace the nerves, while others will crumple if not bolstered by a supportive coach and team. Nerves aren’t inherently bad, and they can...
2021 Gear Guide
New Chest Protection Required Maverick M5 EKG Chest Protectors Beginning in January 2021, goalkeepers must use chest protectors designed for lacrosse certified to the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) commotio cordis protective...
Get Started
It’s Never Too Late or Too Early to Get Started
Starting early doesn’t guarantee success, and starting late doesn’t preclude it. There are steps you can take to improve your child’s experience if even with a late start in sports.