Jaffe: Winning lacrosse is about moments much more than stars
The current issue of New England Lacrosse Journal is dedicated to coverage of the region’s best players, as we debut our “Best of New England”…
state of the game
Jaffe: Oh, mercy! What to do about all these blowout games?
The sport of lacrosse needs a mercy rule. Those are words that, until recently, I would never have imagined saying about the game I love.…Read More
Jaffe: Don’t look now, but civility is making a comeback
In the time of TikTok and Facebook videos showing horrific parent and player behavior involving game officials in all sports, here’s something you’ll be surprised…
Jaffe: Lacrosse can’t be taken away — unless you allow it
I have had lacrosse taken away from me several times in my life. There were seasons — first as a player and later as a…
Jaffe: Why we should say “bye” to early tournament blowouts
Congratulations, you made the state tournament. Your reward will be one of the worst beatings you suffer in your entire sporting life. For a stunningly…
Jaffe: Power of the handshake has never been more critical
If I was the king of lacrosse for a day and could change one thing about the game, I’d mandate a pregame handshake. Wish the…
Jaffe: The worst part of the grind for parents? When it’s over
I’ve done just about everything there is to do on a lacrosse field. I’ve been a player, a coach, an official, a broadcaster, a journalist…
