The sport of lacrosse is booming in the state of Washington and with it the demand for introductory options for adults.  Many of us have heard a dozen times, "Man, I wish they would have had lacrosse at my school when I was growing up�.my kid is now playing�it looks like such a great sport�.  Well, the PNLA Men�s Club League, Walax.com and the Washington Lacrosse Foundation are teaming up to try and bring the great game of lacrosse to interested adult men. Soccer has intro camps and leagues for adults; it�s now time for lacrosse!

 

Update#2: 04/30/05

Wow! What a difference a month makes!  I haven't seen some of the 'C' league players since the first session, but with coaches such as Kris Snider, Matt Cone, Mark Brick and Scott Carlin, I saw tremendous improvement.  Always working on the fundamentals in practice, the best part of watching these guys is their focus.  After doing some line drills, and some 1v1s, 2v2s, and transition, we wet for some scrimmage.  I saw dodges, good communication and some acrobatics.  I think these guys are going to play through the summer and the winter- and will be the basis of a 'C' league next year without a doubt.  We have some photos of the action...stay tuned for the last week of practice which will be a full game!

Photos by Jeff Miller

 

Update#1: 04/03/05

Strolling up in the pouring rain, 38 men with varied experience in Lacrosse including some coaches, referees, parents, and some who had seen it before- started their own Lacrosse careers.  It seemed fitting, that each of these guys came out despite the rain to get indoctrinated into the biggest fraternity ever.  Each had their own reasons to come out and try something new, and the ages varied quite a bit as well.  One thing was common amongst these guys- the desire to play.

With seven coaches focused on developing different aspects in a group setting, the beginners who had some experience worked on moving the ball, while brand new players picked up the fundamentals as fast as the 5 year olds we have all seen.  By the end of practice, catching, throwing, ground balls and the weave were natural talents and each player realized "this isn't as hard as I thought".  Additionally, there is something to the fact that these guys are making history.  This will be the first graduating class of 'C' League Lacrosse players, made right here in Seattle's Kitchen by current and former men's club players.  Once these men complete the clinic, they will play summer league, and fall league with the hopes of forming the first two men's 'C' teams in Seattle next spring!  Stay tuned for an update from the field next week!  Bring it to 'em Hughby!
 

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