As an official, responding to coaches during a game is one specific aspect of overall communication with coaches. Yes, there are rules and procedures in place in the rulebook, but responding to a coach is often more art than science, more dealing with human behavior under stress than applying lacrosse knowledge. In general, officials need Read More …
Please be aware that youth players, U15 and below DO NOT need contrasting tape to face off. Youth, leagues and tournament rules can be found on the GLOA website under the Rules tab one the Youth and Tournament Rules page. US LACROSSE YOUTH RULE EXCEPTION: NFHS Rule 4 Section 3 Article 3.n (requiring contrasting color tape Read More …
A well-officiated lacrosse game is managed by a team of officials, not two or three individuals doing their own thing. The two things that hold a crew together are solid mechanics and communication. Whenever possible I try to go over at least the basics. I am a sheet guy. I hand out a printed pre-game Read More …