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FLG Alumni Feature: Chris Gray goes from Terrier to Tar Heel

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Chris Gray graduated from Shoreham Wading River high school in 2017 where he played varsity lacrosse and football. Just last year, Gray transferred from Boston University to the University of North Carolina for his junior season. Unfortunately, Gray’s junior season was prematurely cut short. Despite not being able to fully experience spring lacrosse as a Tar Heel, Gray is looking to make the most of his senior season.

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FLG Coaches Feature: Former Seawolf Jessica Volpe

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Jessica Volpe is FLG’s newest coaching addition for the girl’s 2028 team. After playing varsity lacrosse and track in high school, Volpe played Division I women’s lacrosse for Stony Brook. SBU has one of the best women’s lacrosse programs in the country. After graduating, Volpe began her professional career in the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League. Now, the America East champion now fills the roll as FLG’s 2028 girl’s coach, and plans to instill skills she learned from legendary coach, Joe Spallina, into her own players.

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FLG Committed Spotlight: Thomas Decker Goes From Dalers to Danes

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Farmingdale High School senior midfielder, Thomas Decker, committed to play Division I lacrosse for UAlbany’s Great Danes. Decker has played boy’s varsity lacrosse and football at Farmingdale HS, which has helped elevate his game.

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FLG Alumni Feature: Erin Tucker’s Success at Brown

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG Alumni, Erin Tucker from Centerport, has made waves at Brown University. Since leaving FLG and Harborfields, the Junior goalie started in all 15 games of her rookie campaign. She also started in all seven games of last year’s shortened spring season. Erin was a five-year varsity player at Harborfields high school and also played soccer and basketball. Let’s see what Erin has been up to in her third year at Brown.

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FLG Coaches Feature: Shawn Hennessey on the Best Parts of Playing Lacrosse

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG’s Boys 2023 Coach Shawn Hennessey highlights the importance of teamwork on his sidelines. Doubling as the Shaker High School coach and a father, Shawn still finds time to coach FLG’s boys, which he says provides development and opportunities for all. He also explains how lacrosse and other sports provided opportunities that academics and personal life couldn’t.

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FLG Committed Spotlight: Tess Ferguson from Bruin to Bombers

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Tess Ferguson, Baldwin High School senior attacker, has committed to play women’s lacrosse for the Ithaca Bombers. Tess has played varsity lacrosse since the eighth grade but unfortunately missed out on her junior season due to coronavirus concerns. Although she wasn’t able to play the breakout season she was prepared for, Tess is ready to make the most of her final season as a Bruin.

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FLG Alumni Feature: Jack Tigh on Post-Grad Success, Juggling Pro Lacrosse and a Full-Time Career

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG Alumni Jack Tigh balances playing at the highest level of lacrosse and a day job as an investment banker for Barclays. If that’s not impressive enough, the 2019 Yale graduate and New York Lizard, still finds time to train the next generation of players and prioritize an active lifestyle. Tigh credits much of his success on the field to growing up on Long Island and being a four-year varsity football and lacrosse player at Chaminade High School. One of his most favorite sport memories would be Yale’s 2018 NCAA Championship win over Duke. Tigh had three goals, and says the most rewarding feeling was seeing his parents happier than he was.

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FLG Coaches Feature: Daina Catanese on Evolving with Lacrosse

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG Lacrosse Coach Daina Catanese takes her experience from New Haven women’s lacrosse to her own sidelines. Her journey from midfielder to defense in college helped Coach Catanese to stress the importance of adapting to her own players. When she’s not coaching, Catanese works as a graphic designer and spends time creating her art or in the gym. For now, the most important part of coaching is adapting to the sports changes and evolution.

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FLG Committed Spotlight: Dellicicchi Becomes a Bear

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Locust Valley high school senior attackman, Luke Dellicicchi is taking his offensive talents to Brown University next fall. Growing up, Dellicicchi played ice hockey and reluctantly began playing in lacrosse in kindergarten. By translating his ice hockey skills to the turf and prioritizing his academics, Dellicicchi made his way to the Ivy League.

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FLG Alumni Feature: Miller’s Sophomore Spring

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Matt Miller, Quinnipiac junior attacker, was just getting into a groove before his spring sophomore season was curtailed by Covid-19. As a sophomore in 2020, Miller played in all six games, starting in five of them. Before the season ended, he scored five goals, gathered four ground balls, and had four assists and caused turnovers. Prior to becoming a Bobcat, Miller played varsity lacrosse and soccer at Smithtown West, as well as club lacrosse for FLG. He credits playing football and soccer for his improved footwork and physicality. Now, Miller looks forward to get back to the lacrosse field and make up for an unfinished season.

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