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ESPN has a news show called E:60, where they cover a variety of sports-related topics and have round-table like discussions. The current show, aired Mon/Tues (and probably will be re-aired until next week on any of the several ESPN channels) covered girls lacrosse and concussions, and possible need for helmets. etc. This webmaster saw the piece and it was interesting.

U.S. Lacrosse has issued a response to that on its website (click here to see the response). It talks about what USL has done and is doing for safety in the game, etc, and that helmets would not really cut down on the number of concussions anyway; USL feels that a better approach is to continue to provide comprehensive lax-specific education and training-certification programs for coaches and officials, as well as to continue reviewing and revising rules and equipment to keep the game safe and fun for all.

As part of its response, it lists what rule change suggestions came out of the US Lacrosse Rules Committee mtg on August 7th, to be put to vote in September to go into effect for the coming season. All of them aim to "overhaul and increase the severity of penalties given to players and teams who play recklessly and without regard for the rules and player safety." Please note that these have NOT BEEN VOTED ON YET, these are just the rule change suggestions that came out of the rules meeting. Nothing has been passed or changed yet!

In a single game, for the girl who receives two yellow cards for any major foul, including checks to the head, she will be removed from the game and will not be allowed to play in the following game.
In a single game under the full-checking rules, for the girl who receives a red card for a flagrant foul, including a check to the head, she will be removed from the game and will not be allowed to play for the next 2 games.
In a single game, for the team who accumulates 3 cards for any reason, the team will have to play player-down for the remainder of the game –and will continue to lose players for each subsequent card received.
Additionally, coach cards are included in the card count that could lead to playing player-down, requiring coaches to be more accountable for the play of their athlete.

These are not game-play rules changes, these are just rules that increase the aftermath of penalties of what already occurs in games (so, its not like when hard boundaries or offsides lines were introduced; those affected the actual playing of the game). Should these be enacted, they will help clean the game up for those that play rough/dirty, and they should also help encourage more good sportsmanship and fair play and more fun for all partcipants.

Weekly informal summer pickup games for 8th through post collegiate level are currently being held on Thursdays evenings from 6:45 pm til dark at Westchester.

Summer travel team rosters...Click here for all information!

See 2010 playoff results (Click here to see playoff scores). See 2010 State tournament recap (click here for recap).

Job postings and private lessons:

Anyone looking for extra instruction and clinics? Jess Riley, the former Episcopal coach, and 2x all american at James Madison University does private lessons and instruction for individuals wanting to improve their game. Email jbmriley@gmail.com for more info!
Memorial girls lacrosse is looking for assistant coaches for its high school program. Specifically, this perennial top five program is looking to fill multiple positions at both JV1 and JV2 levels and also someone to be a varsity assistant, all to help wth continued growth of a strong program. Stipends will be paid for these positions. For more information, contact head coach Scott Elmore via this websites email (or simply, just click this link!
Lamar Women’s Lacrosse is currently accepting resumes for women and men interested in a Varsity head coaching position or an assistant coaching position. Lamar Women’s Lacrosse (LWLAX) is a club program that is a member of Houston Youth Lacrosse, and the South Campus Sports Complex is their home. Currently LWLAX fields a Varsity and Junior Varsity team. Last season the varsity team placed second in the city in D2, and advanced to the state tournament. Interest in the program is growing, and the club hopes to add a J.V. II squad this year. LWLAX has a strong feeder system from both public and private middle schools in the Houston Area. An enthusiastic parent volunteer organization works with the coaches to help the club run smoothly. The program runs from September thru April of each year, with practices held in the evenings. Coaching stipends are paid in both the fall and the spring. College level playing experience and prior coaching experience are strongly preferred. For more information or to send a resume, please contact Mark Rothwell at info@lamarwomenslax.com
St. Agnes Academy is looking for a JV coach to help continue the development of the program. St. Agnes enjoyed great success in its inaugural season this past year, when they were able to field not only two JV teams but also a varsity squad that won city and advanced to the state tournament. St. Agnes hopes to keep its abundant numbers next season, thus the need for a JV coach. The job will be primarily during the spring season and a coaching stipend is provided during that time. If you're interested please contact Coach DJ (Danielle Jones) at laxcoachdj@gmail.com.
The Village School is looking for a women's Varisty Assistant Coach as well as a Middle School Coach. The Village School is an independent private school in West Houston that serves children from the age of three through the 11th grade. They began their lacrosse program in 2008 on the girl's side with the opening of the High School. The Assistant Coach will be an after school position helping out with the already established Varsity program and occasionally with the Middle School girls. Athletes are plentiful, but few have lacrosse experience. Coaching stipends are paid throughout the Spring season. Please contact Dustin Embrey - dembrey@thevillageschool.com (Athletic Director) or Stephanie Leintz - sleintz@thevillageschool.com (Head Varsity Coach) for more information.
Pershing Girls Lacrosse is looking for an experienced lacrosse coach to take the girls to the next level. Stipend will be offered. Please contact Corrine Zamora at 832-722-2264 or email at corrinezamora@yahoo.com