A Lacrosse Thanksgiving
While reflecting on the growth and future of the “Creator’s” game at this time of the year, we should recognize those things that lacrosse has done for us and what we can do for the game.
It sounds a bit like lessons I taught while teaching middle school English, “What has lacrosse given me?” Lifelong friendships, camaraderie, the thrill of athletic competition, the privilege of mentoring scores of young people to respect and love the game; are just the beginning. I’m thankful for those people that allowed me to coach the sport in my own fashion, allowing my players to think for themselves on the field and learning life lessons while doing it. Those people were AD’s John Reardon, Laura Orticelli, Nancy Kalafus and Bill Martinoff. I can’t forget those that made me a better coach Jack Emmer, Tony Seaman, Dom Starcia, Jack Kaley, John Danowski, Fred Acee, Ace Adams and Sid Jamison; all of whom lent me so much information to allow myself and my players to be better prepared to play the game.
Through Old School Lax we’re trying to enhance the future of this game. I suggest to those reading this message that you; too, find a way to give back to this game to insure the future integrity of “the fastest game on two feet”.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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