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The Growing Popularity of Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse
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The Growing Popularity of Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse

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Youth is a time for developing individuals to explore their unique interests and talents. In order to maximize ones potential in their most formative years, it is good to explore a wide variety of activities and endeavors geared to help kids and teens develop valuable skills and abilities to be used in adulthood.

While some children gravitate toward the arts or the tech-world, many children develop an interest in sports very early. Whether it’s the competitive nature, the team atmosphere, or the chance to burn off some energy, something about sports attracts young individuals to develop skills of their own on the [Read More>]

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The Growth of Girls Lacrosse
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The Growth of Girls Lacrosse

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Sports are one of the most popular activities for young people. They provide a great way to stay healthy, an opportunity to make friends, and a chance to develop leadership skills and self-discipline. While many parents and guardians will suggest that their child takes part in a sport, many times the child will take the initiative on their own and make it known that they would like to take part in a sport.

While some may think that sports are primarily for boys, this is not the case. More schools are now offering multiple sports opportunities for girls. In addition to this, [Read More>]

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Youth Lacrosse in Connecticut: A Healthy Hobby
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Youth Lacrosse in Connecticut: A Healthy Hobby

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Children and teens in the current day dedicate much of their attention to video games, social media, and a variety of other hobbies which can sometimes have a negative impact if pursued in excess. A youth’s parents/guardians may be extremely concerned about their child becoming unhealthy due to a lack of exercise, or failing to develop certain personality traits and social skills necessary for healthy acclimation to the real world.

While the hypnotic nature of electronics and communication devices seem to be negative, it should be understood that these things do often promote the traits that responsible parents and guardians want their [Read More>]

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6 Best Tips For Getting Fit in Lacrosse Camps During The Summer
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6 Best Tips For Getting Fit in Lacrosse Camps During The Summer

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Summer time is here and the weather is perfect for outdoor activity. Whether recreational or competitive in nature, most people are eager to step away from the books, the desk, and the norms of everyday life and immerse themselves in a fun and stimulating outing during the warmer months of the year.

One of the most popular ways to get in shape is to attend a day camp. These camps are popular during the summer months as they provide a way to socialize, exercise, and challenge oneself simultaneously. The relaxing but competitive environment can be somewhat physically demanding, so it’s a good [Read More>]

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8 Lacrosse Nutritional Tips For Eating Right & Staying Healthy
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8 Lacrosse Nutritional Tips For Eating Right & Staying Healthy

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Summer time is here and everyone wants to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Some people may even be considering enrolling in a sports camp to make memories and friends during the warmer months of the year. However before enrolling, many individuals may desire to improve their level of fitness in order to get the most out of such an experience.

Though most people will try one of the dozen or so fitness products advertised on television daily, the results are often less than ideal. Even with all the modern diets that seem to pop up constantly in this day and age, [Read More>]

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Tips to Make Lifelong Friends at Sleepaway Camp
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Tips to Make Lifelong Friends at Sleepaway Camp

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There are many reasons your child may be apprehensive about going away to camp, but one of the main reasons is that they will miss home and their friends. Most kids fear that they will not make friends at camp, and they fear they will eat all their meals alone. This fear that you will spend all your time alone may seem real, but it’s unlikely. Camp is designed to encourage and foster friendships. There are a few tips that you can use in order to make friends. Friends usually have shared interest and goals. Even when you are spending your [Read More>]

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Lacrosse Camp Tips For Every Age and Level of Player
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Lacrosse Camp Tips For Every Age and Level of Player

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Lacrosse is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the country. It is growing rapidly among late elementary students and middle school athletes. It has also become a very popular collegiate sport for both men and women athletes. If you are an intermediate player in high school, you are likely considering playing on a collegiate team. Some of the skills needed to excel at the collegiate level can be gained from yearly summer lacrosse camp. Lacrosse is played during the spring so adding a scheduled summer athletics routine to your regular season can tremendously help your game in the [Read More>]

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The Differences Between Field Lacrosse and Box Lacrosse
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The Differences Between Field Lacrosse and Box Lacrosse

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Lacrosse continues to enjoy a growing popularity in the United States. It is becoming a sport played in schools and colleges all across the country. Interestingly, it’s very likely that the lacrosse games you’ve seen played over the years have been field lacrosse. While field lacrosse is very popular in the US, it’s also not the only type of lacrosse. Box lacrosse is a variant of lacrosse that is most commonly known as indoor lacrosse, and it became common in areas where the weather prevented field lacrosse due to poor conditions. It enjoys a healthy popularity in Canada, where it [Read More>]

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The Rapid Rise of Lacrosse in The United States
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The Rapid Rise of Lacrosse in The United States

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Rise in Lacrosse Participation:

According to the Wall Street Journal, the rate of participation in traditional team sports has fallen in the early elementary demographic. The number of children opting to play lacrosse has grown exponentially in the last decade. The sport of lacrosse has seen an increase in popularity across categories. Lacrosse is a sport that is played by men, women, and children, which adds to the popularity of the game. Lacrosse has various types of play According to the NCAA; lacrosse is the fastest growing sport, with more than 36,000 athletes playing at the college level. Spring and summer are [Read More>]

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Lacrosse and Field Hockey are Different Sports with Similarities
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Lacrosse and Field Hockey are Different Sports with Similarities

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Many people believe Field Hockey and Lacrosse are the same game. The games do not have interchangeable gear or rules of play. To clarify, lacrosse is not the same sport as field hockey. While the similarities between field hockey and lacrosse are considerable, they are quite different sports.

Difference and Similarities Between Lacrosse and Field Hockey

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A field hockey stick is distinctively designed with a curved, hooked end, which is essential for the sport’s ground-based play. The curvature at the end of the stick is specifically engineered to allow players better control and maneuverability of the ball on the ground. The flat side [Read More>]

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