Author Archives: Corey Winkoff
Professionalism In Youth Sports
One of the most unfortunate parts of working in youth sports: the lack of professionalism. If you think about who coaches and leads players through their youth sports careers, it’s usually those with a win at all costs attitude. In the world of youth sports, it should be filled with people who always think, “what’s
NEW FLG Helmet & Goggle Designs!
[layerslider id=”7″] Check out the new FLG Select Team Hard Goods for the 2015/2016 Season! Big thanks for Cascade/Maverick for mocking up some great designs for our Program! Goggles, Helmets, HeadWrapz, and Gloves are currently available for purchase. To get some new FLG Gear, log onto your FLG Player Profile.
Slide Caused Percentage
The slide caused percentage (SCP) is one of the most underrated stats in the game of lacrosse. The reason this stat is so underrated is because we made it up. SCP stands for slide caused percentage. This is the number of slides caused divided by the number of dodges taken in a particular game. For example,
Building A Lacrosse Program
Last night was the FLG Girls Organizational Meeting. These types of meetings are great for groups looking to build lacrosse programs. There is a big difference between putting together lacrosse teams and building a lacrosse program. The first key word is build. When you build, you need a plan. When you build, you need good
Set Yourself up for Success
It’s not just what you do on the field that matters. By Bob Jahelka While training and skill building is vital to success on the field, there are things you can be doing, right now, off the field that will pay off big time down the road. Advice to young (Elementary & Middle School)
Player Spotlight: Jackie Jahelka
Who is your Favorite Athlete of all time? This one is so hard, I don’t think I have one. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Ever since I was young, I have been surrounded by teachers. Numerous people in my family are involved in the education
Why Coach Dunne Has No Voice
He coaches every play, of every game. He doesn’t let the same mistake happen twice. He doesn’t let you get away with selfish play. He cares. He’s an equal opportunity yeller. He coaches both sides of the ball. He doesn’t settle for the team taking steps backwards. His team played 4 games in 1 day.
Make the Most of Road Trips
Today, myself and a group of our FLG coaches were travelingup to Ithaca, NY. Our FLG middle school teams are competing in a one-day tournament tomorrow, so we figured it would be best to head north a day early and settle in. Personally, I’ve been to Ithaca several time. I visited Ithaca while going
