West Genny Drill: What It Is & How It Can Help
The famous West Genny Drill has been around for my entire 32 years in lacrosse. Every coaching staff I’ve been on has utilized this drill as one of its many small-sided games. Let’s take a look at what the drill is and why virtually everyone uses it in some form. The West Genny Drill The […]
NCAA NIL Rules Guide: The Do’s & Don’ts of NIL
Before you read any further, it’s important to note that we are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. This is merely an explanation and collection of materials to help you learn more about the NCAA NIL rules and how they impact sports. Make sure to always speak with your compliance officer or a […]
Las Vegas Lacrosse: Potential Coaches for the Newest NLL Franchise
There is bound to be speculation about who will lead any newly-created team. Las Vegas Lacrosse, the NLL’s newest franchise, is no exception. So, we’re taking a look at a handful of potential coaching candidates we think could be a good fit to lead the club. **This is not an exhaustive list and by no […]
NLL Expansion Candidate Cities
NLL commissioner Nick Sakiewicz has made it clear that the league intends to continue its growth and geographic footprint through expansion over the next few years. We’ve recently seen new franchises like Fort Worth and Las Vegas come online, preceded by San Diego, Halifax, and New York (Riptide). But where could the NLL go? When […]
Five Lacrosse Rules Explained for Beginners
For those who are just starting out in organized lacrosse, learning the rules and how they apply can be quite the task. So, we’ve broken down five lacrosse rules that are a little more complicated or nuanced for beginners to help bridge the knowledge gap and get new players up to speed faster. Five Lacrosse […]
NLL Partners With Lax Sav As Official Equipment Partner
NLL Partners With Lax Sav As Official Equipment Partner Ontario Based Company to Provide Gloves and Apparel League wide PHILADELPHIA, September 22, 2021 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, today announced a three-year partnership with Lax Sav (@laxsav), a lacrosse company that specializes in […]
Chaos Lacrosse Club Wins 2021 PLL Championship
What a weekend it was! After what felt like a very long summer, we have our 2021 PLL champions: Chaos Lacrosse Club. Take a listen as Ryan and I analyze the game, discuss the upcoming NLL season, and even get to chat with Chaos midfielder and Buffalo Bandit Dhane Smith about how everything came together. […]
2021 Premier Lacrosse League Season Review
The third year of the PLL did not disappoint. It has everything a fan could ask for: an expansion team, elite rookies, full access to MLL players, and finally a new champion (congrats, Chaos!). The Premier Lacrosse League campaign offered plenty of unforgettable moments that defined the season that was, so let’s review what happened […]
Paul Rabil Retires: Marking His Contributions to the Game
There have been plenty of reactions to Paul Rabil’s retirement announcement, bringing an end to the playing days of the co-founder and face of the Premier Lacrosse League. Some might say this was a long time coming, others will point to an excellent 2021 season and stress that Rabil has plenty left in the tank. […]
PLL Championship 2021: How Each Team Can Win
On this week’s episode, the Going Offsides guys discuss the 2021 PLL Championship and what it will take for each team to come out triumphant. Halfway through the season, it was fair to say that neither of these teams looked likely to make a return trip to championship weekend. The Whipsnakes appeared like a team […]
Three Great Youth Lacrosse Drills for Kids
If you’re like me, you may have to do a double take whenever planning a practice for kids. Those favorite lacrosse drills you had as a player might not be appropriate for youth players who are newer to the game and don’t have the ability to do what adults and teenagers can do. Below, I […]
Chaos, Whipsnakes Pull Upsets to Set PLL Championship Rematch
The stage is set for the 2021 PLL Championship between Chaos and Whipsnakes, but in order to get here, some serious heavyweights had to go down in the semifinals. Rarely do I go 100% on my picks, but this past weekend was the right time to do so. I trusted my gut that the Chaos […]