Legend Club with Jim Kasper
When you are talking about Long Island Lacrosse, there may be some names that come to mind. Whether you’re thinking of players or coaches, these are guys who paved the way and had an influential part on what Long Island Lacrosse now is. Jim Kasper, current Varsity Head Coach at Locust Valley High School is a name that definitely should come to mind. Kasper is a guy who has seen it all and has had a big hand in shaping Long Island Lacrosse into what it now is. Jim is extremely passionate about what he has done for the sport here on Long Island. His experiences and roots in the game as well as his love for lacrosse is what motivates him to continue to coach, educate and be involved in Long Island Lacrosse. Check out his story.
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Athletes Nationwide Are Going Lime To Assist HEADstrong This Season
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) Goals, assists, face-offs, draws, ground balls and saves are just a few of the statistics that athletes are using to help families overcome by cancer this season. Go Lime For Cancer™ is a digital fundraising campaign in support of the HEADstrong Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to improving lives affected by the disease that was founded by former Hofstra lacrosse player Nicholas Colleluori.
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NCAA Division 2 Men’s Top Lacrosse Players from Long Island
Concentrated within a few big name schools, here is the list for the best players from Long Island playing Division 2 College Lacrosse. LILJ looked at numerous criteria to select the players on this list. From stats and accolades, to academics and consistency, the players on this list have demonstrated all the qualities as to what it takes to be the not only the best from Long Island, but the best in the country.
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NCAA Division 3 Men’s Top Lacrosse Players from Long Island
A large talent pool, here is the Top Players from Long Island playing Division 3 College Lacrosse. A difficult list to pick as there are so many incredible school that have Division 3 programs. LILJ looked at numerous criteria to select the players on this list. From stats and accolades, to academics and consistency, the players on this list have demonstrated all the qualities as to what it takes to be the not only the best from Long Island, but the best in the country.
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NCAA Division 1 Men’s Top Lacrosse Players from Long Island
Talent. That is literally the only word to describe this list. A difficult one to select, here is LILJs Top 25 Current Division 1 Men’s Lacrosse Players from Long Island. LILJ looked at numerous criteria to select the players on this list. From stats and accolades, to academics and consistency, the players on this list have demonstrated all the qualities as to what it takes to be the not only the best from Long Island, but the best in the country.
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#3 Garden City Lady Trojans Season Preview
Returning 13 Seniors, Garden City will be back in contention in 2019. When talking to Coach Diane Chapman about this year’s squad, she said, “these girls love the game of lacrosse and every time they step on the field, there is no doubt they give 110%.” The Culture isn’t really going to change much in Garden City because the core of their team is back and what has been working for years does not need to be fixed. Instead, GC will continue playing discipline, smart, and unselfish lacrosse.
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#2 Cold Spring Harbor Lady Seahawks Season Preview
Cold Spring Harbor has dominated Nassau County Class C in recent years. That dominance did not extend to the New York State Tournament, as they watched their nemesis from Suffolk County, Mount Sinai, reel off three consecutive New York State Class C Championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017. All of that changed in 2018.
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#1 Manhasset Lady Indians Season Preview
It’s Spring Break and the Manhasset Varsity girls lacrosse makes a quest to Florida in order to become ‘one.’ The Lady Indians played two teams during their time in the Sunshine State, winning both games surly. However, this trip down south wasn’t just for the competition, it was for something more important which stretches outside the lines. 2018 Assistant coach, Meghan Clarke, said “florida was the stepping stone we needed.” After spending time bathing in the sun, bowling for pins, and breaking bread as a team, Manhasset returned to Strong Island tighter, tougher, on a mission, as ‘one.’
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#3 Manhasset Indians Season Preview
In 2019, the Manhasset Indians have their arrows pointed over the hump that is the Nassau Class B County Championship. After three straight losses in the Nassau County Championship Game, the Indians are determined to bring Manhasset lacrosse back to where it once was, on the top. There’s no doubt that the 2019 Indians have the talent to do it. They are very skilled, and have been extremely busy and focused during this offseason. There have been skill development sessions, and the captains have held team bonding sessions and practices, all of which could pay dividends and help pave the way for another deep postseason run.
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