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How to Play Attack in Men’s Lacrosse
Apr 15th
Attack is a very complex position and takes a great amount of skill. We’ve compiled a few concepts to give young attackman an idea of what they should be doing on the field. Practice these tips and you’ll have a pretty solid foundation on which to build.
SKILLS NEEDED In general, the attackmen are the team’s goal scorers. To play this position, you need to be very agile and have explosive speed when you have the ball. Attackmen should also have great stick skills. Endurance is also key. Attackmen generally work with short bursts of exertion, but they are also typically More >
Hey New Jersey…
Are You Up For a Little Watermelon Challenge?
Apr 5th
Reebok is daring you to come out to the MonkeySports Superstore to test your accuracy this Friday, April 8, 2011 from 4-8pm! Challenge your friends and teammates… smash the watermelon and win PRIZES!
But the awesomeness doesn’t stop there! Just for showing up, you’ll get 15% off Reebok Lacrosse gear!
Reebok Watermelon Challenge
MonkeySports Superstore 1500 Route 9 North Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 634-1446
Friday, April 8th from 4pm – 8pm
College Lacrosse is Abuzz!
Third Annual Big City Classic
Mar 31st
The Lacrosse world is amped and ready to cheer on their favorite team at the third annual Big City Classic!
College fans from across the nation will converge on the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, April 3, 2011. This exciting tripleheader begins with Rutgers Scarlet Knights‘ strong attack and solid defense back going head-to-head with the experienced defense of St. John’s Red Storm.
Game 2 offers fans the opportunity to witness the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays senior attackmen Kyle Wharton and Chris Boland as they take on the North Carolina. The Tar Heels are eager to showcase their More >
Which Type of Coach Are You?
Mar 30th
Coaching a sports team is a special type of journey that few actually get the pleasure of experiencing. The role involves incredible responsibility and will have a far-reaching impact on the lives of your players. Your approach can help the kids develop a passion for the game or can stifle their desire to ever pick up a stick again.
Which Type of Coach Are You?
The Leader The Leader is the type of coach that the kids respond to because they command trust and respect. This type of coach sets the example from the beginning and continues to set the pace and tone More >
Sports Nutrition:
Fueling Your Little Athlete
Mar 22nd
All too often, we complain about how inactive this generation has become. With all the technological options keeping so many occupied, it’s refreshing to still see so many kids at the local baseball field, hockey rink, gymnasium or swimming pool. These parents have done a great thing by keeping their kids active!
Right after sign ups, parents scramble around for the proper equipment… which, of course is necessary to keep them safe. So, we’ve addressed the outside… let’s work to get the inside healthy! It’s a well known fact that athletes require a special diet to fuel their activity. Much like More >
NFHS Boys Lacrosse 2011 Uniform Rules
Feb 22nd
The National Federation of State High School Associations has amended the rules for uniforms:
A. JERSEY COLOR 1. Jerseys shall be of a single, solid color. 2. The jersey shall completely cover the shoulder pads. 3. Jerseys shall be of contrasting colors for opposing teams. The home team shall wear light jerseys and the visiting team shall wear its dark-color jerseys. The visiting team is responsible for avoidance of similarity of colors, but, if there is doubt, the referee may require the home team to change jerseys.
B. UNIFORM TRIM 1. Collar, cuffs and waistband may be of contrasting colors, but not more than More >
The Season Starts Now
Sep 15th
If you’re familiar with lacrosse, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the term “Fall Ball.” It’s that wonderful time of year when the leaves change, the air gets colder, and all those Summer bags on heads return to a more legal form. It’s a time to get used to new teammates, and sharpen your skills so they are second nature come game time.
Few train like LXMPro and STX pro player Kyle Harrison, so it would make sense to learn from the best to be the best. For you offensive players, especially middies, STX recently posted a new video in their training series, More >
MonkeySports Superstore Opening in Woodbridge, NJ!
Aug 27th
Finally! It’s almost here the MonkeySports Superstore will be opening in Woodbridge, NJ in September.
U.S. vs. Canada: Redux
Jul 23rd
Saturday marks yet another matchup of the U.S. and Canada for a world championship. After a disappointing loss in 2006, Pressler and the Coaching staff believe they have the team that will win it all this year. Question is, do they have what it takes to get it done in 2010? On paper they have a loaded roster; one that should beat any team in the world. On grass, they have to take on a Canadian team who all grew up playing box lacrosse so they have crazy good stick skills.
With Paul Rabil on the U.S. side many people think More >
Nets Beware
May 14th
There’s been an outbreak of torn nets recently. First, Kyle Wharton uncorked his lefty cannon, and tore the net against Towson:
Then, David Planning, a junior at Gonzaga College High School, went completely through the net like the Hulk through t-shirts:
Is there something in the water on the East Coast that we should know about? If this keeps up we won’t be able to keep any nets in stock.
