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How to Defend X as the Ball Moves Down the Side

As defenders, our roles and responsibilities are in constant flux, dictated by the ball’s movement and offensive strategy. Executing these shifting demands at full speed is the cornerstone of effective defense.

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2025 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Duke

After graduating significant talent and facing questions about their identity on both sides of the ball, Duke is in what many consider a "down year"....

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2025 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Notre Dame

This week’s season preview is the back-to-back champions: the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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2025 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Princeton

Kicking off Friday with another season preview - the Princeton Tigers.

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2025 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Cornell

The NCAA season is starting up in less than three months! I’m hoping to publish one college team preview per week leading up to the start of the...

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John Danowski Lacrosse, First Class Lacrosse, Deemer Class, Matt Dunn

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Lessons from Coach John Danowski

This was a big week for us at FCL as we launched the very first episode of our podcast with legendary Duke coach, John Danowski.

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Understanding the Lacrosse Recruiting Process

Understanding the Lacrosse Recruiting Process with Sacred Heart’s Coach Jon Basti In a recent interview on the Inside Lacrosse Podcast, Sacred...

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