Author: Nick Pietras

Nick Pietras has been coaching lacrosse in the city of Detroit since 2019. He currently serves as the assistant creative director creating content and helping manage the image of Detroit United. He is currently attending Lourdes University pursuing a double major in marketing and business administration. Over the course of his senior year, Nick would tear both of his ACL’s leaving him to miss his senior season. He would play for the Lourdes University Gray Wolves for one year before his lingering knee injuries would abruptly end his college career. This is where his coaching career officially began as he became the offensive coordinator for his alma mater, Cousino High School. He would be one of the main influencers in the creation of Warren Consolidated Schools joint high school program and would oversee fundraising, marketing, and design endeavors. Six months later, Nick would be brought to Detroit to join the Cass Tech High School men’s lacrosse coaching staff as the defensive coordinator.

Notre Dame Lacrosse 2025 Preview

The 2024 Notre Dame Lacrosse season was one for the books coming off their 2023 national championship run. The Irish came out swinging with dominant wins in their out-of-conference matchups. A crushing 25-3 victory over Cleveland State to open the season set the tone, and they followed it up by dismantling Marquette on the road, […]

Ohio State Lacrosse 2025 Preview

Ohio State Lacrosse kicked off its 2024 season last year on a high note with three strong wins over Utah, Cleveland State, and Bellarmine. It became clear early on that the team had good offensive depth and was able to remain gritty from start to finish especially in the 13-6 victory over Cleveland State. It […]

Is Fighting Good for Lacrosse? A Look at Elijah Gash and the Debate

One of the biggest events this lacrosse offseason went down this past weekend in an NLL game. The Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock have a historic rivalry with decades of tension between them, and that tension was on full display from start to finish. The underperforming Toronto Rock put up a fight on Buffalo’s home […]

Breaking Down the 2025 PLL Championship Series Uniforms

Uniforms are such a huge part of the sports experience, and the Premier Lacrosse League has really embraced that with the 2025 PLL Championship Series. Every year, the teams bring out new looks that spark all kinds of reactions—from jaw-dropping designs to questionable choices. This year’s lineup has plenty to talk about, from bold color […]

Unexpected NLL Storylines Heading into 2025

It has been a crazy start to the 2024-2025 NLL season. We typically have a good idea going into every year of which teams are going to be dominant and which teams are going to fall below the pack. As we enter 2025, the script has been flipped on its head in just a few […]

Lacrosse Fans Are Missing Out on the NLL Experience

The National Lacrosse League has been around for quite some time now. Founded back in 1986, the league has been around for over 38 years. This is quite some history to have under a professional sports league’s belt. For those living under a rock, the National Lacrosse League is the oldest professional lacrosse league and […]

Can CJ Kirst Carry Cornell to Championship Weekend?

Cornell wrapped up the 2024 season with a 9-5 record, leaning heavily on CJ Kirst who remained the main centerpiece of their offense. Kirst over the years has established himself as one of the most important players in college lacrosse. His ability to win dodges and create scoring opportunities kept Cornell competitive in tight games, […]

The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Every PLL Team

Christmas is here and while most people are making wish lists filled with gifts, PLL teams have their own Christmas dreams. Whether it’s a shot at redemption, finding new talent, or just hoping for some stability, every team is asking Santa for something to give them an edge in 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what […]

Dave Urick: Lacrosse Legend Whose Legacy Shaped the Game

Dave Urick, a lacrosse icon and National Lacrosse Hall of Fame coach, has died at the age of 75. Urick leaves behind a legacy that shaped generations of lacrosse players and elevated the sport to new heights. With his ability to develop talent into championship-winning teams, his name is synonymous with excellence in lacrosse. Urick […]

Lacrosse Training to Do Over the Holiday Break

Lacrosse training over the holiday break is important for any level and age of lacrosse athlete. Whether it is a middle school player or one playing at the collegiate level, there is no way around it: the need to keep oneself fit and at skill levels cannot be more emphasized. This can be the most […]

How Long Will Jeff Teat Be On Top?

Jeff Teat being named the number one player in the 2024 PLL Top 50 was inevitable given how dominant he was in a season that will go down as one of the best in professional lacrosse history. His league-leading 64 points weren’t just impressive but they were practically unheard of in the PLL. No one […]

Breaking Down the 2024 PLL Top 50

The PLL Top 50 players list is out and like always, there is room for conversation across the board. From dominant attackers to lockdown defenders and game-changing goalies, every player on this list is easily one of the best at their position. Here’s a breakdown of how each team stacks up, with insights into their […]