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Former Barron Collier Star Michael Nathan Transfers to North Carolina and Makes The Team as a Walk-On!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 31, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

via Naples Daily News 12/30/16 Excerpt: Sometimes it helps to have a plan, and Michael Nathan had one all along. The Naples native for years dreamed of playing Division 1 lacrosse for a top-tier program, and this past summer he tried out for 2016 men’s national champion North Carolina Tar Heels as a walk-on. Nathan, 20, made the...

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Launch Fill Out Coaching Staff

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 31, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press releases Author’s Note: Just like I thanked Coach Ross for the time I spent with him during the MLL seasons I’d also like to thank former assistant coaches George Harris and Matt Sofarelli for the past three years too, as we turn the page going forward. Coach Harris continues in his role at Pine Crest and Coach...

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Callie Zoeller, Oxbridge Sophomore, Commits to Towson

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 15, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Oxbridge Academy 2019 attacker, Callie Zoeller, has committed to Towson University. Callie plays club lacrosse for Lax Maniax. “I am extremely excited to be going to Towson. I want to thank my family for their endless love and support. I want to thank my coaches, specifically, Coach Torrey for his support and belief in my abilities. I...

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FLN Interviews New Florida Launch Coach Tom Mariano

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 15, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Author’s Note – FLN was able to conduct an interview with new Florida Launch Head Coach Tom Mariano yesterday and the author was able to also speak with Coach Mariano after the Supplemental Draft yesterday, which was after these questions were furnished to him. Coach Mariano is looking forward to his new role as he steps up...

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Nexstar Recruiting Showcase: 8 Years Of Successful College Placements!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 15, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Florida’s premier college recruiting showcase, Nexstar, announces its 8th year of operation. Returning to the original home base of Tequesta Trace Park in Weston, Florida, the showcase will continue to provide the premier opportunity in South Florida to be evaluated by College coaches from around the country. The event, to be held on...

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Live Coverage of the MLL Supplemental Draft

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 14, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Launch take Will Gural of Brown, FOGO, with the first overall pick! With their next pick, the 10th overall, the Launch select Marty Bowes who played for Boston last year The Launch also have the 11th pick and take Greg Melaugh who played for Merrimack (not sure if he played MLL last season) ...

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A Message from John Michael Night – One Year Later

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 14, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Editor’s note – this message was posted on Facebook today. It was one year ago today that John Michael’s life, and the lives of his loved ones, took an unexpected turn. If you don’t already follow his story on Caring Bridge https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnmichaelnight I encourage you to do so. Learn about John...

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Jeff Goldberg’s Delray Beach Leadership Program for Delray Beach Modeled on Harlem Lacrosse Model

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 14, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Author’s Note: The Harlem Lacrosse Foundation was started a number of years back to bring together the sport that has not been a part of urban minority focus with the stated goal of teaching leadership skills that spread throughout the lives of youth in those areas. The organization has spawned a number of successes and has been...

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Hagerty’s Connor Purcell Commits to Mercer

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 13, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Junior Hagerty defenseman, Connor Purcell, has committed to NCAA DI Mercer. Connor plays club lacrosse for Sweetlax and said, “I would like to thank all my coaches from the last years.”

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Nease’s Mason Combs Headed to University of Montevallo

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 13, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Senior Nease LSM, Mason Combs, has committed to University of Montevallo. Combs played club lacrosse for Villages Lacrosse. The University of Montevallo Falcons are set to begin NCAA DII lacrosse in the spring of 2018. The University of Montevallo is located in Montevallo, AL and has about 3200 students. “(I’m) looking forward to...

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Launch Announce 2017 Schedule

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 8, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release The Florida Launch today announced their schedule for the 2017 season. The Launch are slated to play seven home games with three of those games as a part of the 2017 Florida Tour. As Florida’s only professional lacrosse team, the Launch will look to further grow the game in the state by bringing MLL action to three...

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Buchholz’s Chase Vasquez Headed to Adams State

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 8, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Chase Vasquez, senior attack at Buchholz High, has committed to Adams State University. Located in Alamosa, CO, the Grizzlies play Division 2 NCAA Lacrosse in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Vasquez was named to the Gainesville Sun All Area team in 2016.

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