3 Nutrition Tips for Lacrosse Players
When it comes to be a successful lacrosse player, there is plenty of attention given to what happens on the field. After all, you need to put in the time and effort to hone your skills in game-like situations. The preparation doesn’t actually start there, though. It begins the second you wake up in the morning. To achieve the results you’d like on the field, it’s important to fuel your body for peak performance. Just like the equipment you strap on every day before hitting the field, your body is a tool that’ll help you reach the goals you set for yourself. So when it comes to how you eat and when you eat, those are details that shouldn’t be overlooked. You want to fill your [Read More>]
3 Types of Goals to Set for the Upcoming Lacrosse Season
Are you ready for the upcoming lacrosse season to start? We’re sure you miss playing with your team like everyone else, but it also helps to be prepared on an individual basis so you can enjoy all the other aspects of the game. No player or competitor goes into a game or season without any goals set. Sure, the main goal is to beat the opponent or start gelling as a team, but what are some of the things you’d like to accomplish at the end of the day or year? How should you go about setting these goals? Here are three types of goals you should be considering to set for yourself this season. Short-Term Goals You should be entering each day – whether it’s [Read More>]
5 Reasons Why You Should Play Lacrosse
At GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps, our goal is to help illuminate the reasons why lacrosse is awesome and how it can benefit you – both in the physical sense and mental sense. What makes lacrosse such a special sport? There a many reasons that we could point out, but we decided to settle on the below five. Part of a Team Like many others, being part of a team is incredibly important in a game like lacrosse. It allows players to realize the importance of unifying and working together toward one goal, and the fact that everything they do impacts the others on their team (both directly and indirectly). Being part of a team allows you the opportunity to deal with different personalities, and who knows, maybe [Read More>]
How Can Lacrosse Players Prevent the Most Common Injuries?
We all play different sports because they’re fun, which is why everyone hates being sidelined with an injury. There are tons of health benefits to playing lacrosse, but players also need to be sure they take care of their bodies so injuries can be avoided as much as possible. Getting hurt is unavoidable at times depending on the situation, but being diligent about your self-care both on and off the field can help prevent some of the most common ailments of lax players. Some of those include knee injuries (such as ACL tears), non-contact ankle and knee ligament sprains, shin splints, and concussions (although they’re less common in lacrosse than some other sports), along with hamstring, quadriceps and groin strains. There are always precautions that a [Read More>]
5 Health Benefits of Playing Lacrosse
If you're thinking about trying a new sport and haven't already tried lacrosse out yet, then it should definitely be on your to-do list! There are mental, cardiovascular, and strength benefits that come from lacrosse, which is a blend of multiple sports and is actually one of the fastest growing sports among youth players in America. There are tons of health benefits that come from giving lax a try, so we decided to detail five different reasons why you should give it a go. Cardiovascular Endurance Since lax players are constantly running up and down a field that's 110 yards long and 60 yards wide, this seems like a no-brainer! A game usually lasts between 1-2 hours, which not only helps players burn hundreds of calories, [Read More>]
Top 10 Boys Lacrosse Camps in Connecticut for 2018
Are you a lacrosse player in need of something to do this summer? Well, we’ve got some options for you to choose from! The best way to spend your summer is with GameBreaker Lacrosse camps. Not only will you improve your game in a short amount of time, you’ll also have fun and make some lasting relationships in the process. We’ve been around since 2001 with one mission in mind – to provide young athletes with the opportunity to become better lacrosse players by offering instruction from the sport’s top coaches in a positive and fun atmosphere. If you reside in the Connecticut area – or will find yourself there this summer – we have tons of options available to choose from. Here’s the information on [Read More>]
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