Parent & Family Resources
Unleashing Her Inner Athlete: The Crawdettes Experience
Looking for a sport where your daughter can truly make her mark? Welcome to Crawdettes lacrosse, where we’re not just playing a game – we’re building a legacy of fierce, focused, and fearless female athletes. From the moment she picks up a stick, your daughter joins a sisterhood of players who support each other like…
Read MoreTrading Cleats for a Long Pole: Why Football Players Should Give Lacrosse a Shot
Hey football families! Looking for the perfect way to keep your athlete sharp during the off-season? Like a crawfish finding the perfect hiding spot, we’ve got exactly what you need. Here’s why your football star should grab a lacrosse stick and join the Crawdad squad this spring. First up: conditioning that doesn’t feel like conditioning.…
Read MoreWhy Lacrosse is a Game-Changer for Your Young Athlete
Why Lacrosse is a Game-Changer for Your Young Athlete Ready to watch your child transform from backyard player to field general? In the fast-paced world of youth sports, lacrosse stands out like a crawfish in a clear stream – quick, dynamic, and impossible to ignore. Here’s why joining the Crawdad family might be the best…
Read MoreInside the College Recruitment Process: Why Lacrosse Might Be Your Child’s Secret Admission Advantage
Inside the College Recruitment Process: Why Lacrosse Might Be Your Child’s Secret Admission Advantage Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something that keeps parents up at night: college admissions. You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you think about your child’s future? Well, grab a coffee (or maybe something stronger) because I’m…
Read MoreFrom Football to Lacrosse: How Trading Cleats in Spring Creates Complete Athletes
From Football to Lacrosse: How Trading Cleats in Spring Creates Complete Athletes I remember the moment like it was yesterday – watching young Marcus step onto our lacrosse field for the first time, still carrying himself with that football linebacker’s presence. You could see the uncertainty in his eyes, wondering if this new sport could…
Read MoreUnderstanding Flow State: The Magic Zone Where Kids Love Learning (and Don’t Even Know It)
Understanding Flow State: The Magic Zone Where Kids Love Learning (and Don’t Even Know It) Ever watch your child completely lose track of time while playing lacrosse? When they’re so focused they don’t even hear you calling them for dinner? (Though mysteriously, they can hear the ice cream truck from three blocks away.) That magical…
Read MoreThe Joy Factor: Why Kids Fall Head Over Cleats in Love with Lacrosse
The Joy Factor: Why Kids Fall Head Over Cleats in Love with Lacrosse Let me tell you about a moment I witness almost every season: A new player catches their first ball cleanly, and their face lights up like they just discovered chocolate cake was actually health food. That spark? That’s the beginning of a…
Read MoreThe History of Lacrosse
The History of Lacrosse: A Game That’s Been Changing Lives for Centuries You know that feeling when your child picks up a lacrosse stick for the first time? That mix of excitement, possibility, and connection to something bigger than themselves? Well, get ready for a story that’ll make that moment even more meaningful – because…
Read MoreFrom Wall Ball to Life Success
From Wall Ball to Life Success: The Simple Practice That Builds Champions Picture this: Your child, a lacrosse stick, and a wall. Sounds pretty basic, right? But let me tell you a secret that successful athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders have known for years – sometimes the simplest things create the most powerful transformations. Welcome to…
Read MoreFrom Football to Lacrosse: Why NFL Stars Are Choosing Both for Their Kids
Let’s talk about a trend that’s catching the attention of football families everywhere: NFL stars are increasingly encouraging their kids to play lacrosse. And trust me, these pros know a thing or two about athletic development. The NFL-Lacrosse Connection You Never Knew About Remember Chris Hogan making spectacular plays for the Patriots? Before his NFL…
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