X’s & O’s with FLG is a line of instructional video series that is designed to teach the rational and the details behind what we teach and use here at FLG from an X’s & O’s standpoint. – Eric Dunne (Director, FLG Lacrosse)
Enjoy our first video, Open Clear – The Breakout
That’s powerful, the rage to master.
When I first heard Professor Ellen Winner’s phrase, rage to master, I thought it meant:
Burning desire to perfect a specific craft or trade.
Winner defines rage to master as she explains what makes someone a genius, saying,
It’s an intense and obsessive interest, an ability to focus sharply, experiencing a state of flow when learning in their domain — optimal states in which they focus intently and lose sense of the outside world.
As it relates to sports, a key in obtaining the rage to master, is developing an obsessive interest.
Fascinating, but, how can one do this? For me, an emphasis on interest relates to the importance of developing a passion for whatever it is you wish to master. Loving what you do is a great way to maintain an interest and develop that burning passion.
A great message for not only the future geniuses reading this post, but one for all parents or youth coaches. If you wish to have your child master a sport, craft, trade, instrument, or whatever it may be; make sure they are having fun. If they are having fun, they will gain interest. Once they have interest, they can work to develop an intense and obsessive rage to master their area of expertise. #LoveTheGame
Lacrosse Community,
FLG Lacrosse will be releasing it’s newest educational segment tomorrow!
X’s & O’s with FLG, is FLG Lacrosse’ newest segment that will feature video shorts that cover a variety of topics within the sport of lacrosse. Some of these topics will include:
FLG is stoked to launch it’s newest educational segment to not only help players within the FLG Select Team Program, but to help other studletes, coaches, and parent-coaches in the lacrosse community.
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Sincerely,
The FLG Team
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.
The labor movement occurred during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. While industrialization brought about an increased volume and variety of manufactured goods, it also resulted in difficult employment and living conditions for the poor and working class.
Golf is one difficult sport. Anyone that has swung a golf club should have an appreciation for what the golfers on the LPGA & PGA Tours do on TV. Every time I tune into the best in the world, I’m in awe by what they can do with a club and ball.
Despite their athleticism and obvious skill, one thing that’s always intrigued me about golfers is what makes them unique:
Some are tall and thin.
Others stocky and short.
Some lefty.
Others righty.
Some sponsored by Arby’s.
Others by Sweet Green.
Some rock the freshest Nike gear.
Others rock Polo by Ralph Lauren.
Some golfers celebrate with a dramatic fist pump.
Other with a tip of the cap.
Some young.
Others approaching middle age.
With all those differences, it’s important to understand that there are several fundamental skills at work here. As I watch these incredible athletes, I couldn’t help but sharing a few of these athletic characteristics that remain consistent amongst the best of the best:
If you got nothing going on during this calm before the storm that is Hermine, check out the Deutsche Bank Championship on CBS. What other characteristics do you notice that are consistent amongst golfers? How about other qualities that make them different? Would love to hear your comments below!
When families join the FLG Select Team Program, the first place our studletes go isn’t the fields, it’s into the trees.
Two weeks after the teams have been selected and rosters finalized, the entire FLG Select boys and girls program is invited to The Long Island Adventure’s Park. This day isn’t about lacrosse, it’s all about:
Check out pictures of 1 awesome day at the LI Adventure’s Park here.
Below is a conversation I had with a mother earlier this week over the phone. The parent reluctantly decided to play for a different program and the mom was sharing why.
Corey “What does the best team mean to you?”
Corey “Well, it seems our definitions of ‘the best’ are different. How old is your son?”
Corey “To me, the best team is one in which he will be treated with respect, treated fairly, and treated the same as the rest of his teammates. The best team has coaches who care about their player’s like they are children of their own. The best team has a primary focus of player, team, and character development. Winning a game or event is second to these areas of focus. The best team will put your son in situations that he will succeed, and ones in which he may fail, all for the sake of furthering his development and providing experiences in which he will grow to unforeseen heights. The best team gives your son proper training, providing drills and situations that will test his decision making skills. The best team will push your fourth grader to strive to become a prepared fifth grader. The best team will motivate your son to become the best he can be.”
10 reasons Colin Munro is going to be successful at the next level:
1. He loves the game
2. He has a passion for developing because he loves playing the sport.
3. He goes outside his comfort zone.
4. He enhances his strengths as much as he eliminates his weaknesses.
5. He tries new things. His exploration of new and innovative techniques makes him an artist on the field. Defensemen can’t cover artists.
6. He plays box lacrosse, all summer long. Not only does Colin play box, he plays high level Canadian box lacrosse. His team, the Junior Adanacs, were a perfect 21-0 in season and captured the 2016 Minto Cup.
7. He makes those he plays with better. Colin looks to make the right play, not the easy play.
8. He’s gotten better since he verbally committed to UNC
9. He’s coachable. He’s tough. He uses his body well. He’s deceptive. He’s snively (sneaky & lively)
10. He’s a Munro.
See for yourself:
Just in: the girls draw will have a rule change in 2017. US Lacrosse just published that, “Beginning in 2017, players below the retraining lines on the draw may not cross the lines until possession has been established. This rule change was influenced by concerns that the number of players contesting the ball, either in the air or on the ground, following the draw often leads to a scenario where an excessive number of player were competing in close physical contact.”
This is a great rule change for the girls game. It’s interesting that it creates a similar GB contest to the boys face-off game. Creating a 3v3 contest during the draw, will create less chaos, less injury, fewer fouls, and a team will regain possession more fluidly.
What else do you think this rule change will do for the girls game? For better or worse.
Have you ever heard someone say, “I have an addictive personality.” Usually when I hear people associate addictive tendencies with their personality, they are fighting the urge to try something that’s not only addictive, but harmful. Personally, I feel human nature is to have addictive tendencies. The question is, what are you going to get addicted to? In life, you can develop healthy habits and get addicted to becoming the best version of yourself. This is the form of addiction I want to spread. Here’s some things I choose to get hooked on:
Stepping outside my comfort zone.
Making sure my inbox stays between 1 and 19 emails.
Watching documentaries on topics that frighten me.
Practicing what I preach.
Shipping on time. Shipping packages, projects, emails, and work.
Staying in shape.
Becoming a better boyfriend, boss, student, and family member.
Doing what’s right over what’s easy.
Drinking water.
What healthy habits have you formed?
