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Be part of the solution, and support this special sport that we all love. Oh boy, it’s that time of year again!  Spring lacrosse seasons are finishing up and the summer tournament season is about to begin. This is also the time when sportsmanship and conduct issues seem to hit a boiling point.  A recent […]

Sports and rivalries go hand-in-hand. The contests and the histories between teams can unite communities and inspire athletes to do their best. But sometimes fans lose perspective and that’s when rivalries can go bad. They become marred by vandalism, insults, threats, and violence. Since it’s a sports parent and coach’s job to encourage healthy competition […]

New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland, 27, knows that his football career has an expiration date. “It’s guaranteed football is going to be over one day,” the NFL star told ESPN in 2017. That’s why Copeland is planning ahead: The Wharton School graduate, who spent two summers interning at the investment bank UBS in college, took an […]

Make sports a part of this summer’s family vacation with a trip to one or more of these destinations. From baseball to boxing to NASCAR, our list has a destination for every sports family. While summer is sometimes called the “sports abyss,” it’s a great time to fire up the family roadster and visit North […]

Clubs sports are an amazing opportunity for young athletes to compete against other athletes, make new friends, and further develop their skills. But with those opportunities, comes great costs. Travel costs, specialized training, uniforms, mid-game snacks and post-game meals, end of season celebrations, you name it.  With so many costs, it is important to get […]

Before your child steps onto the diamond, it’s helpful to understand the basics of the game and what to expect.

For many student-athletes, an athletic scholarship allows them to attend a school they might not otherwise be able to afford. However, scholarship spots are in high demand. To help you navigate the recruiting process, here are five important things you need to know about athletic scholarships. College has never been more expensive. For many student-athletes, […]

Wondering why there aren’t enough game officials to support the growth of lacrosse in some parts of the country? For the answer, look no further than the conduct of parents and coaches. An article in Newsday last week pinpointed verbal abuse by parents, coaches, and spectators as a significant contributor to the declining number of referees […]