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
Mental Mantra’s to Help Yourself Stay Present with Molly Laliberty – LGR Episode 198
Learning About Lacrosse in Uganda with Allan Amone – LGR 197
Understanding Box Lacrosse Goalie with Steve Orleman – LGR 196
The Most Important Things to Consider with 2025 Goalie Bailey Terry – LGR 195
Learning about JUCO Lacrosse with Cam Cordova – LGR 194
Overcoming Injuries to Thrive in the Cage with Paulina DiFatta – LGR Episode 193
Goalie Tips from All-American and National Champ Pat Burkinshaw – LGR Episode 192
Bringing the Positive Vibes with Bella McCullough – Episode 191
Lessons from the Women’s World Cup with Team England Goalie Katie Greenwood – Episode 190
Using Effort and Energy to Thrive in the Cage with St. John’s Kaden Quirk – Episode 189
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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.