Why is playing MCLA lax absolutely AWESOME?
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Gage and Nick talk about playing MCLA lacrosse along with Gage's experience at Indiana University and how EXCELLENT it was. Share your thoughts and experiences below!
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Summary video notes:
There are over 300 men’s and 250 women’s non-varsity, collegiate lacrosse teams in the US. Why? Lacrosse is a non-revenue sport that’s expensive to operate at the NCAA level. Still, that’s over 15,000 college students coming together to play the game they love
What is the difference between the MCLA and NCLL?
a. MCLA = Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association, over 200 teams, 2 divisions and champ
b. NCLL = National College Lacrosse League, over 100 teams, mostly on East Coast
i. Club teams at schools with D1 programs cant be in the MCLA, why NCLL
c. WCLA = run by US Lacrosse
2. What is college club lacrosse like? Awesome
a. Pros
i. Get to play competitive lacrosse, tryouts
ii. Get to travel abroad, do other stuff on campus
iii. Run the team with teammates
b. Cons
i. Not traveling in style
ii. Its not NCAA lacrosse (don’t get those resources, scholarships)
iii. Its run by teammates
3. Why did you decide to play club?
a. Went to IU for business school, Wall Street
b. Decided to try out at last 2nd, good competition from East Coast
c. Use to being on a team, don’t want that to end
4. What was the commitment like?
a. Every club team is different
b. Late practices, morning lifting
c. Long bus rides
5. What is the cost?
a. ~$1,000 / year which covers apparel, gloves, bag and travel
i. Does not cover sticks, cleats and pads
6. What’s your best memory?
a. Going down to play LSU and some teams in New Orleans and then staying there for spring break
b. Also beat Florida when ranked one year, fun trip
c. Its about the guys - Sport