On this episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, host Kyle Devitte talks with Colby College head coach -- and Maryland Whipsnakes midfielder -- Jake Bernhardt. Bernhardt is entering his second year as the coach at Colby. Last season he led the Mules to a 6-8 record, … [Read more...]
Numbers game: Lakes Region teams with most ’25 commits
Fall is here and prep players across the region are back in school. So, what better time to look at which Lakes Region programs will have the most commitments on their teams next season? The Lakes Region has been a prep league on the rise, especially in the last five years. In 2023, a dozen college … [Read more...]
Coaching carousel: What stands out with the new D-1 hirings?
The offseason often brings a host of coaching changes to the college sidelines in New England. This season will be no different, as several Division 1 programs in the region have new head coaches and assistant coaches. Merrimack and Brown have new head coaches and staffs, while a number of coaches … [Read more...]
Numbers game: Which ISL teams have most ’25 commits (Part 2)?
The summer has concluded and players are back in school. So, what better time to look at which Independent School League programs will have the most commitments on their teams next season? Last season, the ISL was one of the most competitive and exciting leagues in the region. Playoffs have added a … [Read more...]
Who’s Next: Which Penguins ’26 guys will be the first to commit?
The first wave of Class of ‘26 recruits has passed, so it’s a good time to take a closer look at some local club teams with players on the precipice of a commitment. The recruiting journey is rarely over in the first two weeks of the window, and top-tier talent is not limited to this first month — … [Read more...]
Analysis: What does Dartmouth’s early run on ’26 recruits mean?
This is one of the most chaotic early seasons of recruiting in recent memory. However, that’s not necessarily a negative thing, even though it sounds like it. While clear tiers of schools have always been present in Division 1 lacrosse, they have often been sorted into two general camps: … [Read more...]
