About Coach Damon
About Coach Damon
Lacrosse is my passion! The game has given me so much and this blog is my way of giving back to the lax community. Specifically the most bad a$$ part of that community - the goalies! After learning to play goalie from scratch, I wanted to create a site where I could share what I learned with others so they too can become champions in the crease and in life. Learn more about Coach Damon.
Recent Posts
Recent Posts
The Fiery Competitor: Michael Ippoliti on Syracuse, Team Italy, and Goalie Life – Podcast #278
STX Cell VI Lacrosse Goalie Gloves – Full Review
Oran Gelinas: Patience, Poise, and Big Saves for the Blue Jays – Podcast #277
From Crease to Commentary: Ray Carnicelli’s Lacrosse Journey – Podcast #276
Wise words and Big Dreams from Youth Goalie Kyrie Maradiaga – Podcast #275
Standing Tall in the Crease – Mercyhurst Goalie Jaret Jawor – Podcast #274
Next Play, Next Save: Freshman Goalkeeper Owen Salanger’s Rise at UMass – Ep. #273
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Hey Damon,
Fun to see pics from the early days of lacrosse.
Your comment regarding the picture of the goalie w/o chest protector got me thinking about player safety and development of the game.
The game played today is much faster and exciting but also more dangerous. You’ve written before about protective gear and safety focused regulations. I heard that lacrosse was working on a new ball which maintained current weight, size, spin and low speed bounce characteristics but would compress more at high speed collisions and thus dampen impact energy. I’d welcome any update you have on this development and appreciate your continued advocacy on progressing the game safely.
Hi Jeff – You’re right about the new ball. On June 10th, NOCSAE voted and approved a change in the hardness specification for lacrosse balls that will go into effect in June 2017. The past hardness standard (C-D) was 110-210 and those were deemed too hard and dangerous. This new spec is narrowed down and requires balls be between 115-150. According to the US Lacrosse site the new ball has a 40-percent reduction in the transfer of energy. This is great news for goalies.
Damon — one correction: those are U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen. (not army) Go Navy!
Thanks for the correction Jay! My bad.
These old school lacrosse pictures are incredible! They really capture the spirit of the game and bring back so many memories. It’s amazing to see how the style and equipment have evolved over the years. Thanks for sharing these gems!
These old school lacrosse pictures are amazing! I love seeing the history and evolution of the sport. It brings back so many memories of games played and legendary players. Thanks for sharing these gems!
What an amazing collection of old school lacrosse pictures! It’s incredible to see how the sport has evolved over the years. Thanks for sharing these great memories!
Love the nostalgia of these old school lacrosse pictures! It really captures the spirit of the game and how it has evolved over the years. Thanks for sharing this awesome collection!
Love these old school lacrosse pictures! They really capture the essence of the game and the passion of the players. It’s amazing to see how far the sport has come, but the history is what makes it so special. Thanks for sharing these gems!