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I am very happy to publish Game Day™ Magazine for the youth athletes and families in Coweta County. Game Day™ is a community based publication that will focus on the youth athletes in our county, from our recreational leagues, middle school programs, as well as all 6 local high schools. I have been involved in youth sports since the age of five. My experience in sports are as a player, a parent, recreational coach, travel team coach, high school coach as well as running youth sports programs for a non-for profit for over 15 years. Growing up in Western New York, I played many organized team sports such as baseball, soccer, golf, skiing, football, and lacrosse. I have coached high school lacrosse as well as youth soccer, basketball, baseball, and football. I live in Newnan with my beautiful wife Kelly and our three boys Jay, Brian, and Owen. Our boys stay busy throughout the year playing youth football, high school lacrosse and now our son Jay is playing Division I college lacrosse for Mercer University. We have some very skilled and talented youth athletes here in Coweta County and I am very excited to highlight many of them throughout the year. Game Day Magazine is a local publication relying solely on sponsorships and advertising for publication costs. Game Day™ is available free of charge each month at numerous locations throughout the county.
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Peyton Cain
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Peyton, senior class vice president, has been leading the Vikings in varsity basketball with a six point average per game and five rebounds. Playing forward, he scored a three-pointer to start the game off against Forest Park, later adding seven points. This game was a much-needed region win for the Vikings. Also involved in Key Club, a service organization, Peyton has earned a 3.5 grade point average in his academic studies. Looking beyond high school graduation, he is considering the University of Georgia, Kennesaw
Doniel Dean
Newnan High School
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Doniel “Dee” Dean has been playing basketball for as long as he can remember. “I just love this sport”! On the court, Dee is one of the team leaders, playing well consistently. Coach Ladd commented about Dee’s dedication to the sport. “Doniel spent plenty of time in the gym during the off season improving his game and through the first part of the season, it has definitely showed.” Dee’s favorite basketball memories are when he scored 29 points against EC, and last year, when the Cougars beat Langston Hughes to make it to the state playoffs. Because of his leadership abilities, basketball skills, and his dedication to the game, Doniel Dean is Newnan High’s athlete of the month.
Leah Harrison
Landmark Christian High School
Leah Harrison is a freshman at Landmark Christian School. This is her first year attending Landmark and she is currently participating in jv and varsity basketball. Leah has been playing Upward basketball since she was 6, but this is her first attempt at competitive ball. She has done a great job learning to play more competitively. Before basketball season Leah participated in jv volleyball. Leah loves playing team sports and works hard to improve her skills. She can always be depended upon to play hard and maintain a positive attitude. Even while on the bench, Leah enthusiastically cheers on her teammates. One of Leah’s mottos is “Hard Work Wins”. She works diligently at all she does, both on and off the court. Leah’s persistence and dedication to her sport makes her a remarkable athlete. Leah has maintained a 4.0 GPA and is also an active member of her youth group at Crossroads Church.
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Nick Hogsen
East Coweta High School
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Nick began swimming when he was six years old. After meeting Coach Doug Gjertsen at a meet at GA Tech, Nick knew swimming with him would lead him the path to his swimming dreams. Nick was able to accomplish several goals under Coach Gjertsen. He qualified for 14 & under state, sectionals, and Junior Nationals. Nick is on his way to making another goal and dream come true, the U.S. Olympic Trials, which he feels is the most important meet in the world of swimming. High school swimming has been exciting! Nick has qualified for and broken school records in the individual 100, 200, and 500 freestyle, the 200 individual medley, 100 butterfly, and the 100 backstroke and 100 breastroke. He has qualified for the State Meet in all these individual races and the 400 freestyle relay.
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Kaley Grace
Trinity Christian School
Basketball has been a part of Trinity Christian School junior Kaley Grace’s life since she was eight years-old, starting out playing for Upward in 5th grade and continuing into her varsity career at Trinity. She loves the competiveness of the sport, saying her favorite moments are when a victory follows a close game where both teams battle it out until the final buzzer. The feeling after a successful three pointer is what drives her to play her hardest every tick of the clock. Beyond basketball, Kaley is very involved in her church and school, being in Trinity’s National Honor Society, National Beta Club, and Homecoming Court. Kaley wants to continue in a competitive future, hoping to go to law school or major in Criminal Justice in college, but she plans on following whatever path God lays out for her. By Angie Moryan, TCS Senior
Austin Reaves
Heritage Christian School
Senior Austin Reaves has been a key contributor to the Heritage Christian School football program for four years. He is one of those inspirational student/athletes that set those all-important examples of leadership, effort, attitude, and “coach-ability.” He is always polite, always respectful, and always hustling! Austin excels in three sports; football, basketball, and baseball. He was a key component in the most successful football season in the history of the program at H.C.S. His most important stats for 2012-2013: 1,229 total yards/ 26 TD’s/98 tackles/6 interceptions. Austin’s performance, presence, leadership, and personality will be missed.
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Riley Padgett
Lee Middle School
Riley Padgett is an eighth grade scholar athlete at Lee Middle School where she competes in four sports. As an outside hitter in volleyball Riley has led Coach Robert Doyal’s Timberwolves to the Coweta County Middle School Athletic League volleyball titles in both her seventh and eighth grade seasons at the School of Champions™ with a 23-1 record. As a keeper this year she helped the Wolves of Coach Becky Bush to the CCMSAL Cup Championship in Soccer with a 10-1-1 record. Riley was also a member of the CCMSAL undefeated basketball championship team last year as a guard and was a discus thrower on the undefeated Timberwolves’ track and field team last season. In club sports she participates with the A5 South volleyball club and the Heat Softball club. Academically, the talented athlete maintains an overall grade point average of 95 and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society as well as the National Junior Beta Club. Last year she was selected as a Mitch Powell Scholar Athlete at Lee. Riley contributes greatly as a student to make Lee a National Forum of Schools National Designated School to Watch and a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch.
Mason Meyer Arnall Middle School
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Mason Meyer is an eighth grader who is the starting goalie for the Arnall Knights soccer team. This year was Mason’s first year of ever playing soccer. The Arnall Knights were undefeated in the regular season, and regular season champions. Mason recorded five shutouts in ten games. He says that he learned that communication and staying positive is critical in order to be successful on the field. Mason says that he is going to concentrate on baseball in high school, but says that he had a great experience and enjoyed hanging out with his teammates during the season. Mason is also on the Arnall Knights basketball team. He says that he would like to earn a baseball scholarship and major in some area that has do with sports. Mason showed great sportsmanship and exemplified the great qualities of a student athlete at Arnall Middle School.
MaKayla Story
East Coweta Middle School MaKayla Story is a seventh grade soccer player at ECMS. She is a dedicated athlete who enjoys practicing soccer, listening to music and reading in her free time. MaKayla says she enjoys sports because “they keep me active and they are fun to play”. MaKayla plans to be a teacher and hopes to attend the University of Georgia. Her coach, Justin Schettini, says “McKayla is a smart and aggressive defender who saved a lot of goals for us. She’s a hard worker and willing to do whatever is needed for the team”. ECMS is proud to have a student like MaKayla represent our school.
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Jordan Bunn
Evans Middle School
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Jordan Bunn is an eighth grader at Evans Middle School. She was a true leader on the soccer team, and as the goalkeeper for the Lady Cougars, she made numerous great saves throughout the season. She consistently displayed courage and respect, both characteristics of a good leader. Not only does Jordan display these qualities on the soccer field, but she shows them in the classroom as well. With no surprise, Jordan is a straight “A” student, and a member of the Beta Club. Since the soccer season has come to an end, Jordan has started preparing for basketball here at Evans. This busy young lady certainly has a bright future ahead of her, and continues to work hard as she prepares for high school next year.
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Jose Dominguez
Smokey Road Middle School
Jose is an eighth grade student and soccer player for the Smokey Road Wildcats. He wears number 1 and plays center middle for the team. Jose loves his position because he has the task of stealing the ball from the other team. Jose enjoys playing for the wildcats, and was thrilled with how the team improved from the beginning to the end of the season. He attributes the success of the team to Coaches Shawn Atkinson and Steve Black. Jose stated the coaches motivated the team to work hard during each practice and every game. One of the biggest highlights for Jose this year was when he scored the winning point in a game. Jose’s role models include his brothers Victor and Juan Dominguez. He credits them with his soccer skills, and states they spend many days after school practicing at home. Jose also appreciates teacher, Sue Iaria because she encourages him to be his very best in the classroom and on the field. Jose would like to challenge all students to be the best student-athlete they possibly can, and states the only way to accomplish this goal is by working hard and listening to their teachers.
Jacky Cheng
Madras Middle School
Madras eighth grader Jacky Cheng has been playing competitive soccer for six years and it shows! He credits his current success on the field to his older brother, Kevin, for teaching him valuable skills at a young age. “When Kevin played soccer for Madras, I could not wait to be an eagle! I was looking forward to helping them win a championship.” As a part of two back to back county championship teams, Jacky has fulfilled that dream and looks forward to playing soccer at Northgate. His academic teachers describe him as a great contributor to class discussions and an all around outstanding student. When he is not on the field, Jacky likes to watch soccer; his favorite team is Barcelona.
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Jessi Fuller
Oak Mountain Academy
Jessi is currently in her senior year at Oak Mountain Academy, where she has attended school since first grade. Jessi has been a member of Oak Mountain’s basketball team since the eighth grade, where she helped lead the team to two Region Championships, along with advancing to the state GISA playoffs each year. Jessi is the team captain for the varsity girls’ basketball team and has continued to impress Coach Terrell Barkley during practices and games. Jessi has been named to the All-Region basketball team the last two years, and looking to continue her region and state honors. As Jessi continues her basketball career at OMA, she should break the 1,000 point mark in mid-January. Jessi reflects the perfect student athlete as she has a demanding and challenging academic schedule which consists of 3 AP courses and has a 4.0 GPA. Jessi is a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club at OMA! As of today, Jessi has been accepted into several colleges including Georgia, Auburn, and Mississippi State, and plans on attending the University of Georgia next fall.
Hays Lollis
Landmark Christian Middle School
Hays Lollis is an eighth grader at Landmark Christian School where she just completed her second season on the middle school volleyball team. It was in sixth grade that Hays discovered her passion for volleyball. For the past two years she has played the setter position in addition to serving as captain for her team this past season. In her first season, the Landmark team took first place in their region. During this current season, Hays led her team to a second place finish in the region tournament. Hays enjoys the camaraderie of her teammates and the fast-paced nature of the game. She has enjoyed continuing to grow and develop as a player and appreciates the time that her coaches have invested in her. Hays also likes playing tennis and is currently on the Landmark Middle School basketball team. She looks forward to taking her game to the next level when she enters high school in the fall at Landmark. Hays enjoys living in Newnan along with her sister Mary Nichols, also a volleyball player, and her brother Reid.
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Ankle Injuries Are Common, But You Can Reduce the Risk Dr. Jack Powell III, M.D. Georgia Bone and Joint Ankle injuries are one of the most common orthopaedic injuries. A lot of ankle injuries are thought of as sports injuries but they can also occur just from walking on uneven surfaces or tripping over a curb. They can occur at any age and they are one of the more frequent injuries in our orthopedic clinic. The treatment for ankle sprains depends on the severity. You can have a mild, moderate or severe injury. The grade one is a mild injury, which requires ice and elevation and usually you are able to walk on the ankle with some mild swelling. You do not necessarily need to have a splint or cast for that. Usually it will resolve on its own over a few days. Most often a stretching and strengthening program will resolve the problem.
tear or rupture of one of the ligaments on the outside of your ankle. It usually takes longer to heal. It can be treated with immobilization with a boot or a cast and followed by a longer period of physical therapy to regain the range of motion and strength. Occasionally, this type of ankle injury can result in instability and may require surgery, but that is very unusual.
On any ankle injury, the initial treatment is usually using the RICE method. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation above your heart. This treatment is very good initially following the injury but you should not leave the ice on for more than 20 minutes at a time because you do not want to burn your skin. Heat is not indicated in an The second type, the grade 2 acute injury. It would then ankle injury, is more severe. be necessary to follow-up There is usually a partial tear of with an orthopedist. the ligaments within your ankle. Most times a boot or splint is The methods that we can used to immobilize the ankle. recommend for reducing Usually after a few days, the pain the risk of ankle injury will resolve and a motion and would be; avoid exercises exercise program can be started. or playing sports when you Usually some physical therapy for are tired or in pain. Wear this ankle injury will help gain full shoes that are appropriate use. for the activity that you are doing. Maintain the The grade 3 is the most severe proper conditioning for injury where there is a complete
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Eyes Focused on His Future! By Amy Dees During the 2012 Summer Olympics many Americans sat glued to their seats, as they watched several champion swimmers compete for the Olympic gold in London. Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte, were among those highly trained athletes racing to reach their highest potential. Since 1896, competitive swimming has been a part of the Olympic Games. Athletes from all over the world spend countless hours training their bodies and pushing their skill level to new heights not only for a rare chance at the Olympic gold, but also for the true love of the sport. To the average person, a swimming pool means relaxation, recreation, and rest. To the athletic swimmer, the water in the pool takes on a whole new meaning. It brings energy, excitement, and endurance. Nicholas “Nick� Hogsed, a sixteen-year-old junior at East Coweta High School, is among those that thrive in the water. Nick began swimming when he was only six years old. At a swim meet held at Georgia Tech, Nick had the honor of meeting Coach Doug Gjertsen, a two time Olympic Champion. Gjertsen, was the third member of the record-setting U.S. team at the
1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. Four years later at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain he once again represented the United States in competitive swimming. Nick began to train under the direction of Coach Gjersten. Nick has accomplished several goals while training with the Olympic Champion. He qualified for 14 and under state, sectionals, and Junior Nationals. Nick enjoys swimming for the East Coweta Indians. Under the direction of new coach, Alicia Porras, he is learning valuable team building skills. Nick has qualified for and broken school records in the individual 100, 200, and 500 freestyle, the 200 individual medley, 100 butterfly, and the 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke. He has qualified for the State Meet in all these
they support and encourage each other in their individual events as well. “We are the only team where everyone seems to be cheering on each other. We stand at the side of the pool encouraging our teammates.” says Nick about his fellow swimmers.
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“Coach Porras is really smart about the sport. She is always telling us to give it our all.” Nick says about the new East Coweta Swim Coach. Alicia Porras, a competitive swimmer in college, enjoys working with her amazing kids. “She keeps us motivated!” Nick adds. The East Coweta Indian swim team works together, w h i l e
Nick feels his strongest event is the distance freestyle while he continues to thrive in all other events as well. “At a meet, my placement isn’t my greatest concern; I am racing against my own personal goal to increase my own stamina.” Nick says. “I enjoy representing the East Coweta Indians and my goal is to represent us at the highest level.” He proudly adds. Nick credits his parents for allowing him to reach his swimming goals. Angie and Allen Hogsed, have seen their son through
hours of practices, cheered him on at swim meets and have supported his dream of acheiving Olympic gold. “They willingly give up hours of their day to sit at the pool with me.” Nick says of his parent’s dedication. “They also willingly pay my tuition.” he smiles. Nick’s daily routine differs drastically from that of a normal teen. His dedication to his sport has him in the water on a daily basis. After a full day of study, he leaves East Coweta High School and drives to Georgia Tech where he will be in the water from 5pm until 8pm. He does his “drylands” daily to stay conditioned. “Drylands” consist of pullups, pushups, and s i t ups. He
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East Coweta Principal, Evan Horton, is proud of Nick’s accomplishments.
The next few months Nick will swim competitively at many area universities. He will swim for the East Coweta Indians as well as for Swim Atlanta. He will be at Auburn in a few weeks. Although he does not yet know where he will attend college, he knows that he will go. He is looking for the right fit with the right coach.
“Nick Hogsed is an exceptional young man and we are fortunate to have him here at East Coweta. He shares his talent in the pool as well as in the classroom. He is just a super, well rounded kid.” Nick has equal admiration for his principal. “Mr. Horton is not only supportive of our sports here at East Coweta, he supports the athlete’s themselves as well. That is important to us as
No doubt that in a few years we may be sitting on the edge of our sofa’s cheering on this exceptional, young Coweta County man, as he realizes his Olympic dream. For now, he swims for his own enjoyment of the sport. Dedicated to his sport, he is willing to give what it takes to pursue his dreams, which already makes him a champion at heart.
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Joshua age 16
What is your favorite memory of 2012?
Savannah age 13
Jericho age 15
Jake age 17
When the University of Alabama shut out the LSU Tigers to win the National Championship Title for football.
I like horseback riding lessons. I really didn’t like falling off a horse for the first time.
While deep sea fishing off the FL Keys, a barracuda jumped out if the water and ate the grouper that I was reeling in.
The best memory I will have from 2012 is having the amazing opportunity to attend The McCallie School and play lacrosse.
Stephanie age 16
Shane age 17
Sophie age 11
Scarlett age 13
Getting my driver’s license and my parents buying me an Audi. I will try to forget that I crashed into the back of a truck 2 weeks after getting it.
My best memory is committing to University of Tampa to play lacrosse.
In 2012 we went on a trip to Switzerland. My favorite memory was going to the top of the mountains in Switzerland.
During the summer we visited the Grand Canyon. I will always remember the plane ride over the Grand Canyon.
Jamil age 8
Kyle
Noah age 6
Owen age 12
My favorite memory is when I got the American Girl Doll of the Year. Her name is McKenna.
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When I went surfing at St. Augustine Beach. I was able to stand up on my surfboard.
My favorite thing was going to Disney World. I really liked Pirates of Caribbean. I really liked Captain Jack Sparrow was at the end.
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The Madras Eagles soared once again by winning the county championship trophy for the second consecutive year. After a disappointing second place finish to Arnall in the regular season, the Madras Eagles were determined to bring home the championship in post season play. After successfully facing Evans in the semifinals, the
Madras boys were hoping for a rematch with Arnall to redeem themselves, after the regular season loss. This, however, would not come to pass since Arnall lost to Lee in the semifinal. Michael Meason, eighth grade goalkeeper stated, “We wanted the chance to play Arnall again, but we were excited to play a tough team like Lee. I knew I needed to step it
up as a player and a leader if we were going to make this happen.” Several players referenced Meason’s motivational speeches in the pregame and halftime huddles as inspiration for their wins. Jaelin Rainey, eighth grade center defender, credits Coach Padraic McNeirney with a game changing strategy. “Readjusting our backline had a huge impact on the outcome of the championship game. Coach wanted us to give it a try and it really paid off.” When the trophy was passed to the team, each member felt that they had contributed equally to the win. Seventh grader Will Queen states, “We all worked hard in practice to earn the chance to play. I knew I would have limited play time as a seventh grader, but I also knew my efforts were recognized and appreciated. I can’t wait to play as an eighth grader.”
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Years ago, in a movie titled “Say Anything,” John Cusack described his love of the sport of kickboxing which he called the “sport of the future.” It may have been a great movie line, but it came across like he was an over-zealous martial artist placing undue importance on a sport that he alone loved. That was 1989. Flash forward 20 years and look at the elevation of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) in our sports culture. MMA is heavily influenced by kickboxing and includes aspects of grappling, wrestling, Judo, Jiu Jitsu along with many other disciplines of martial arts. Maybe it was a lucky premonition, or maybe it was because a change in culture was overdue. MMA is faster and requires more skills than its cultural predecessor, boxing. There is currently another revolution taking place in athletics. In the Coweta-Fayette area there has always been an emphasis on football, baseball and basketball, and this area for a long time has also been a hotbed for soccer. The competition to earn starting spots on these teams is immense, and the attrition of athletes increases as they get closer to the high school varsity teams and the number of teams decreases. For every ten six year-old participants there may be only one or two who later play on their varsity team. If you were to told that another sport evolved from the skills and techniques utilized in those four sports in order to satisfy the desire for kids to continue participating in sports, you might think it was a very natural process that just makes sense. After all, this new sport would fulfill an obvious need. In reality, there is another sport that utilizes the same
skills and techniques found in these sports that have been ingrained in our society. The strength and speed of football, the hand-eye coordination of baseball, the ball control of basketball, and the footwork of soccer are all aspects of lacrosse. Maybe lacrosse is the sport of the future. The funny thing is that lacrosse was here (in North America) well before any of these other sports. Lacrosse began as a Native American game, ritual, and means of preventing war and uniting tribes. The game was played on fields that varied in size from a few hundred yards to a few square miles with teams comprised of hundreds or thousands of men. When the game was witnessed by Europeans in the 1700’s, the sport was considered too brutal. This was due to the fact that there was no protective gear worn by the players and that evading or avoiding contact was seen as cowardly. In 1856, George William Beers sought to conventionalize the rules for lacrosse by reducing the number of players, the size of the field,
changing the shape of the stick, and introducing a rubber ball. This led to Beers forming the Montreal Lacrosse Club – the first of its kind in Canada, which was later followed by the Mohawk Lacrosse Club in New York. In the early 1900’s, lacrosse was recognized as an official Olympic sport and was part of the 1904 and 1908 Summer Games. Just over one hundred years later, in May 2012, the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) was accepted as a member of Sport Accord, the governing body of Olympic, nonOlympic, and international sports federations. This is seen as lacrosse taking one step closer to becoming part of the Olympic Games once again. There are 45 countries that are part of the FIL which demonstrates the popularity that the sport has achieved around the world. Lacrosse is played with a 2.5 inch, 5.5 ounce rubber ball that may be thrown upwards of 90 miles per hour (Paul Rabil holds the fastest shot record at 111 mph). The crosse is the “stick” used by players that varies in length depending on position, with a head made of plastic and a woven “mesh” designed to provide a certain amount of whip when throwing the ball. The equipment worn by players includes padded gloves, lightweight shoulder/arm pads, elbow pads, protective cups, and a helmet. Goalies are also required to have a throat guard and chest protector to go along with larger head on their crosse. Lacrosse is definitely a contact sport much like football but with rules governing the type of contact that may be initiated with the body or with the crosse. Since lacrosse is a possession game, the strategy of the game involves attempting to dislodge the ball from an opponent by use of the body and stick forcibly. In this respect, lacrosse draws similarities to hockey where players “check” the player with the ball. Body checks and stick checks are legal means of disrupting the possession; however, there are fine lines between what may be considered legal or illegal checks which makes the job of the umpire and referee more difficult. When you view a lacrosse field, it may appear similar to a soccer field. There is a mid-field line, a box and a goal. The goal is a six-foot by six-foot cage with a net on a triangle-like base located in a circular area called the “crease.” A team is made up of ten players – a goalie and nine field players (typically three defenders,
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lacrosse t h a t limit the participation of players. A certain number of players must remain on either side of the mid-field line – offensively there must be three players and defensively (aside from penalty situations) there must be four (the goalie plus three). Under certain circumstances resulting from penalties, a defense may have to play with fewer than four players. The way that the players move around the field closely resembles the offensive and defensive schemes of basketball. The use of triangles to establish passing lanes offensively along with the man-to-man and zone defenses utilized in lacrosse definitely provides a parallel between the two sports. If you understand how a basketball team moves around, expanding and collapsing as the ball moves toward and away from the basket, then following the progress of a lacrosse game will be much easier. If you closely watch a lacrosse game, you will experience at least a dozen occurrences of the thought, “How’d they do that?” In football a receiver may have to run and catch. In baseball, a batter may have to connect his bat to a 90 mph ball. In basketball a player dribble behind his back, through his legs, cut through two players and shoot the ball through the hoop. In soccer, a ball may be kicked from 30 yards away on an arc which another player will “head” into the net
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running at full speed a n d catch a 2.5 inch ball traveling at 40 mph using the head of a lacrosse stick measuring 10 inches in length and 6.5 inches wide (and narrows to 3 inches wide at the bottom). In the same motion the ball may be shot past one or two defenders towards a 6’ x 6’ goal being guarded by a goalie whose body covers much of the goal, usually leaving only a few square inches here and there for the ball to pass. This requires all the speed, precision, strength, skill, and hand-eye coordination of the other sports combined.
legs t o deflect b a l l s . A l s o , g o a l i e s typically will not wear protective equipment on their arms or legs that m a y inhibit their ability to maneuver in the crease. Imagine a shot at 90 mph toward the lower part of the goal where the goalie reacts by kicking the ball with his shin. It would not be uncommon for the ball to appear to have been “batted out of the park” as it travels in a high arc out of bounds. If you are the goalie on that play, what do you do afterwards? Answer: Shake it off and keep playing. Ignore the feeling that your leg has just been broken. You can count the bruises after the game.
Some of the toughest (or craziest) players in all of sports are lacrosse goalies. Goal tending in lacrosse requires a certain attitude. When a player decides to accept the responsibility to protect the goal, he is making the conscious decision to take all the abuse a 2.5 inch, 5.5 ounce ball traveling at high speeds can deliver. Goalies literally throw their
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Lacrosse may be the oldest sport in North America, but its popularity has only begun to rise in the South over the last 10-20 years. About 80 schools of the Georgia High School Association’s 437 member schools currently participate in lacrosse. This is a number that has steadily increased over the last decade. The power schools in lacrosse are located on the north side of Atlanta, but the popularity of lacrosse in leagues like Copperhead Lacrosse in Coweta and Fayette counties is providing more players with more experience to the local high schools enabling local teams to compete with these programs up north. The East Coweta Inidians were one of the top eight teams in the State in 2012. The term, red-headed step child refers to a child who
obviously does not descend from one of the parents and is therefore not entitled to inheritance or birthrights, or the term may refer to someone who gets the leftovers. Lacrosse may have started locally as the red-headed step child to the other sports, taking the leftover players once teams were built and cuts were made. The culture around lacrosse is evolving from having teams made up of “football players who play lacrosse,” and “basketball players who play lacrosse,” and “former baseball players or soccer players who play lacrosse” to having lacrosse players who play lacrosse yearround. What is the attraction to this “new” sport? Lacrosse gets players involved. In a game it would not be uncommon to see 15-20 players get significant playing time. With the exception of the players on the opposite side of the field, the players involved in the action are constantly moving. The running up and down the field requires frequent substitutions that take place on-thefly. Substitutions may be made on an individual basis for specialized positions like LSM (Long Stick Middie – an extra defender) and FOGO (Face Off Get Off – responsible for acquiring possession at the start of the game and after each score), or substitutions may be wholesale by replacing “lines” (e.g. – all three midfielders). Other than being involved, lacrosse players appreciate the development of their skills from learning how to catch and throw to making that first behind-theback goal. It may be all the similarities to the other sports that make lacrosse as intriguing to the players on the field as it does to the fans in the stands. If you have never seen the game being played, check it out, but I warn you, if you give your kid a lacrosse stick you may never get him away from the game! Ryan Post has been coaching football since 1991 in both Florida and Georgia. He has been teaching and coaching at East Coweta High School since 2009 and is the former Head Boy’s Lacrosse Coach.
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time for coaches to coach then during warm-up time. It is easy for coaches to “coach” during games but what separates good coaches from average coaches is the ability to concentrate on the fundamentals during warmups. It always amazes me to see
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