5 Ways to Nurture Your Love of Lacrosse
To those who play lacrosse, it’s more than just a sport – it’s a way of life. That’s exactly how all of our GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp Directors feel, too. Without this sport, the whole trajectory of their life would be different, and they don’t even want to spend a second thinking about what they’d be like without lacrosse! There are many instances in which this sport provides metaphors for life, and it’s fun to use lacrosse as a way to make a difference and bring about positive change in this world. In the rat race of life and lacrosse, it’s easy to let the small things pass us by while worrying about other “more important” things, like winning games, championships, getting discovered by college coaches, and [Read More>]
College Lacrosse Recruiting: A Suggested Timeline and Tips
Are you a high school lacrosse player with hopes of playing at the college level? It's an exciting conclusion to come to, but it also brings plenty of uncertainty thanks to everything that goes into the lacrosse recruiting process. The best way to equip yourself is to be armed with as much knowledge as possible. Know the important dates, rules, and regulations regarding your sport, and what college lacrosse coaches can and can't do during certain times of the year. Most importantly, be in control of what you can control — with the biggest one being how you progress within lacrosse throughout your high school career. The Lacrosse Recruiting Timeline Freshman Year Playing lax in the fall is a good idea, but if you play another [Read More>]
The Components of a Successful Lacrosse Practice
Proper preparation is necessary for experiencing success on the lacrosse field. Whether we’re talking about finding time to do individual work to take your game to the next level or taking team practice seriously, it’s all important and needed. The biggest responsibility of a coach – and the best way to build credibility with their players – is to run a tight, focused, and productive practice. If players can stay focused and approach practice as if it’s a game situation, then they’re more likely to see positive results on game day. With that in mind, what concepts should coaches be putting the majority of their attention on with players lined up and ready to practice? After all, the best thing that can happen is to see [Read More>]
3 Things Every Lacrosse Parent Should Know
We continually stress the importance of having a good on-field experience with lacrosse, and we typically are talking about the young athletes actually playing the game. They’re not the only ones having a unique experience, though – so are the parents. They’re on the sidelines, watching proudly and hoping their child is enjoying what they’re doing. Any parent knows how hard it is to be one, especially when your child is old enough to have their own opinions and get involved in certain activities that they want to get involved in. For those parents who want to make sure their child’s experience in the game of lacrosse is as positive as it can possibly be, check out these three things that every adult should know. Keep a Proper [Read More>]
Why It’s Important for Lacrosse Players to Have a Break
We talk a lot about becoming a better lacrosse player and reaching your full potential. Since we’re talking about an athletic endeavor, most of the work that’s necessary to have success on the field is physical. After all, you can’t expect to get better and reach new heights without putting in the work. However, if a lacrosse player is going to stay involved in the game for a long period of time – like a number of years – it’s important to take regular breaks. There’s nothing wrong with being all lacrosse, all the time if a youth player is the one driving the process, but it’s the responsibility of the adults in his or her life to make sure they think about other things occasionally. [Read More>]
Your Summer Lacrosse Camp Experience Doesn’t Have to End
Are you looking for a summer lacrosse camp that’ll help you take your game to the next level? If so, then we’re happy to tell you the search can be over now that you’re checking out GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps. We’re top-rated within our industry and were built upon the singular purpose of giving youth athletes a chance to get better on the lax field in a fun and positive environment. We bring in the sport’s best coaches on a yearly basis so our campers can head back home with the confidence and passion that’s necessary to enjoy the game as much as they possibly can. You can find GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps in nearly 30 different states across the country, and although our Camp Directors are empowered [Read More>]
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