Lacrosse Blog

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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FLG Coaches Feature: Get to Know Coach Dunne

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG’s Boys Coach, Eric Dunne, is an expert in bringing humor and volume to the sidelines. Dunne also works as a social studies teacher at Farmingdale Senior High School, and coaches the boy’s lacrosse team. When he’s not teaching or coaching, Dunne finds time to spend with family and friends or practicing Jiu-Jitsu. His loud nature and martial arts skills definitely help Coach Dunne run a tight ship. Get to know more about Coach Eric Dunne:

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FLG Committed Spotlight: Defender Danielle Malpica Chooses Springfield

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Recent Springfield College commit, Danielle Malpica, has found a way to balance school, sports and serving her community. Malpica plays lacrosse, runs cross country, and is giving soccer a go this fall at Long Island Lutheran High School. The senior defender from Glen Head, NY currently works as a peer mentor to children with autism and plans to study occupational therapy at Springfield. Malpica is an all conference player, high school team captain, and lefty defender on FLG’s 2021 Women’s Roster.

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Alumni Feature: Desiree Kleberg’s Freshman Season at Quinnipiac

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG alum, Desiree Kleberg experienced an outstanding first-year season with the Quinnipiac Bobcats this spring. Kleberg, the midfielder from Huntington Station, NY, totaled 12 points and appeared in seven games as a freshman. While in high school, Kleberg was a key player for FLG and Walt Whitman Girls Varsity. Similarly, Kleberg was a top ten scorer in Suffolk County as a senior, with 59 goals and 22 assists, and in 2017 she earned player of the Game in the FLG Showcase.

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FLG Coaches Feature: Beth Vogelsang

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Beth Vogelsang is FLG’s newest coach for the class of 2026 girl’s team. By day, Vogelsang works as a physical education teacher in the Huntington school district. But she doubles as the Huntington Blue Devils Girls Varsity Head Coach. In college, Vogelsang played midfield for the Cortland Women’s Lacrosse Team. She now brings her playing experience and coaching skills to FLG. The former Red Dragon is looking forward to her first year coaching with FLG and working with a younger class of players that will grow the next generation of the game.

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FLG Committed Spotlight: Ben Ferrara on Becoming a Boston Terrier

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Ben Ferrara, Locust Valley senior, is Boston University Men’s Lacrosse’s newest commit. Ferrara is a face-off specialist and midfielder from Glen Head, NY and currently plays for his high school team and FLG. The class of 2021 grad is looking forward to playing Division I lacrosse with the Terriers after a unique and unprecedented junior season. After missing out on the 2020 spring season, Ferrara is more than ready to get back to the Face-off X for his final high school season.

FLG Coaches Feature: Daina Catanese on Evolving with Lacrosse

FLG Committed Spotlight: Dellicicchi Becomes a Bear

FLG Alumni Feature: Miller’s Sophomore Spring

FLG Coaches Feature: Get to Know Coach Dunne

FLG Committed Spotlight: Defender Danielle Malpica Chooses Springfield

Alumni Feature: Desiree Kleberg’s Freshman Season at Quinnipiac

FLG Coaches Feature: Beth Vogelsang

FLG Committed Spotlight: Ben Ferrara on Becoming a Boston Terrier

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