LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The Nations Best teams have taken Lake Placid by storm this week. Made up of players from across the country in the 3-Step ecosystem, these teams were constructed with the input of several coaches and administrators. The most prevalent of those figures is Tyler Russell. I had a … [Read more...]
Lake Placid Scholastic: Who’s stood out for Catamount LC?
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The Catamount Lacrosse Club has undergone a few shifts in recent years. Last year was Jeff Coulsen's swan song here at the Lake Placid Scholastic Tournament, and the team has new operators and coaches. However, the mission remains the same -- provide a platform for players from … [Read more...]
Lake Placid Scholastic first take: The rise of club “super teams”
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The first day of the Lake Placid Scholastic Tournament on Monday showcased beautiful weather and incredibly skillful play. Held each summer in the first week of August, Placid Scholastic isn’t a recruiting tournament as it falls at the end of a grueling summer circuit, but the … [Read more...]
Prep coaching carousel: Some familiar faces in new places
With the 2022 boys lacrosse season already in the rearview, changes have already begun at prep schools across the region. Several coaches have moved on to different jobs at different schools in and out of the region. Some of those departures will shape the prep landscape in 2023. The list of coaches … [Read more...]
Piatelli Showcase: These were the top defenders at the event
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When does lacrosse stop? Possibly never. Tournaments and showcases don’t stop. If anything, this summer they even multiplied. The most recent showcase that I attended took place on the campus of Springfield College. Jack Piatelli, my podcast host and the founder of Piatelli … [Read more...]
From the podcast: SNHU coach Paul Calkins on career longevity
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined by longtime Southern New Hampshire head coach Paul Calkins. Calkins has been coaching at Southern New Hampshire for over 30 years. Postseason play has become the … [Read more...]
