MY FINAL VIDEO: My Story; Thank You!!!
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2022
- I wanted to share my story because I worry we don't hear enough stories of people getting better, and I am better now in part because of you.
I love you all; thank you for the incredible ride. - Sport
Really gonna miss you Chris. You were one of the reasons I got so into this sport we all love. I’m now a freshman in college I’ve been watching you since 6th or 7th grade. Go gophs. Really going to miss this.
2 years late to this, but I hope you are well and succeeding with your degree!!!
Cried watching this video…you will never understand how much your videos meant to me over the years. I regularly watch older videos for the torq or other heads I use(currently using ur torq setup rn). I can’t thank you enough for your entertainment+string knowledge and I base my success off your videos. Thank you!
We’re a Minnesota hockey family with a 14 year old that’s trying lacrosse this year. Your videos and information have been SO extremely helpful and I just successfully strung a stick tonight. Now I’m going through the rest of your videos. From a random dad, thank you and I wish you all the best!
Hey Chris after listening to your story it really resonated with me and my own struggles.
I''ve spent 9 years away from lacrosse and only recently rekindled my passion for the game after I discovered your channel.
Personal anecdote time:
From 5th grade all the way up through high school I was a lacrosse fiend and it became a part of my identity. When I got to college my freshman year I was lucky enough to continue playing MCLA at Iowa (let's go big 10). After my freshman year I decided to take a gap year so I could get in-state residency. One unfortunate side effect was that I was ineligible to play on the team.
That sophomore year was a rough time. After losing lacrosse I began to withdraw from other things I used to enjoy. That year was the beginning of a battle with depression that I am still fighting today. I convinced myself that lacrosse was over for me and even after that gap-year I never returned to the field.
Fast-forward to now and depression is still something that still weighs heavy on me but a week or two ago I somehow stumbled onto one of your stringing videos and it inspired me to pick up my stick again. I ordered some mesh and strung up a new head which was really cathartic in a way. It has inspired me to get back out there and I'm heading over to a field this weekend to take some shots and shake off the rust (seriously haven't shot on a goal since 2013 haha). Who knows maybe I'll carry this inspiration forward and get involved with youth coaching or get back into a men's league.
Anyways I just wanted to thank you for being a catalyst to get me taking the first steps on returning to play the game that I've missed.
Wishing you the best of luck on the next step of your journey,
Sam
Chris, love and appreciate you and all that you've been a part of. Congrats on getting into Cal Berkeley, I hope life takes you everywhere you want it to!
Man dude I learned how to string because of you thanks for helping my lacrosse career! 👍
Congrats! Thank you, Chris. You unknowingly have influenced me and helped dozens of kids just through subscribing to your channel. I started stringing my son's sticks 8 years ago using either your patterns or pocket theory. When others saw my copies of your work, they assumed I knew the game and was asked to not only string other kids sticks but also coach. I'd never played! But I learned, and 8 years later I'm helping coach at a local HS. Many of those same kids still ask me string for them today. Your channel, whether helping people experience a better version of this game, or talking about your personal struggles, has had a cascading effect. A very positive one. Thank you and best of luck!
It's been years since I played lacrosse but I'll never forget the hours I spent stringing mine and others' sticks. I learned from a few different people, but you had the most detailed, innovative information out there and this channel was my go to for stringing sticks. I spent hours on hours trying different methods and scouring your videos to figure out what the best method would be. I miss those days where my biggest worry was deciding between a 1SI or 2SI. Simpler times. I'm glad you're doing better mentally and are moving towards your goals and aspirations. It means a lot to know that someone I learned so much from is doing well and has found passion for life. This crazy experience is, like you said, so unbelievably worth it. There are hard days, days where we don't want to be here at all. But on the best and brightest days, we find endless gratitude for life and for purpose.
I'm honored to have experienced a part of your journey. An end of an era doesn't mean the end of the story. I have faith that one day we will cross paths. For now I pray for you and wish you the best. Godspeed.
US Berkeley - has an exceptional MCLA mens lacrosse team...so it doesn't have to be done yet :) Best of luck!!!
Strung a pocket for the first time in 20 years today. I came across your channel and was fascinated with your approach. I now have, easily, the most amazing pocket I've ever used. Seriously, sick. Thank you!!!!
Started watching in 6th or 7th grade. Now preparing for the final stretch of my final season of college lax (Montclair St d3). The nostalgia is real, dudes lik you and ECD greg really helped foster my passion for the sport along with countless others. Best of luck in the future and thanks for the years of great content. Still rocking my OG optik U all these years later!
Thank you for all the videos and content Chris. Going to miss catching new videos on here but glad you’re doing well! Good luck in whatever life throws your way!
Awesome, brother.
Thanks for your work and good luck for what comes next!
Congrats man on pursuing ur career and thanks for all of the great videos
Thank you for everything man!
Learned a lot from your content! Best of luck
Thank you for everything you've done for my lacrosse journey. And thank you for sharing the struggle and giving hope for others that are struggling.
Wishing you the very best of luck in the future.
I’ll never forget going down the rabbit hole of watching all your videos in middle school. Thanks for all the tutorials, theories, and general knowledge you’ve shared!
Thank you so much for all your help over the years
Thank you Chris. It was a honor to have you coach me and rip shots on me for my years with Homegrown.
You taught me to string when I was 12 I’ll always remember what you’ve done for me. Your not alone Chris.
I need you to give us one last post! Show us how to string with Armor Mesh….in a Mark 2A….at least show us the beat way to do the top string!
Man I’ve watched all of your vids as a kid trying to figure out cool stringing tricks and tips. After i grew out of lacrosse i still kept an eye on what you were doing. It was a great run man and your methodical and calm attitude will take you anywhere you want to be.
Thank you Chris. Got me to string my first ever stick by myself. Congrats to you for doing such big things not only on your own journey but for the rest of ours. Love you man ❤️
Have a good life Chris I was late to the party but I hope you are well.
Best of luck in the new chapter in your life. Wish you nothing but success. Thank you for what you have done to help grow the game.
Keep paving the way and others will follow!!! Well done…with lots more to do!
Thank you for putting the effort I to creating this repository of knowledge, and I'm very glad that doing so was able to help you as much as it did. The sport will be here on the other side of your MBA, so best of luck with your studies and I look forward to seeing you on the other side =)
This ones tough but so happy for you! Thank you for the countless hours of videos throughout the years. True legend and pillar of what this community is
Best of luck in everything you do Chris ! I couldn’t thank you enough for all the years of tutorials and head reviews. You single handedly helped so many people get into the game and grow the sport of lacrosse !
Watching you and Sam’s stringing videos are some of my fondest memories of my lacrosse career
Thank you for all you’ve done Chris! Started learning how to string from your videos about 7 years ago. People like you are what makes the lacrosse community so special. Good luck with everything man
Coach preach brotha
Thank you for all the time you put in. You have helped the sport grow a bunch. Thank you for teaching me how string your videos have been the best. We are gonna miss you so much.
Like many others you’re one of the reasons I became so invested in lacrosse and stringing. Thanks man good luck
Thanks man , every day in high school I would log onto youtube and watch your videos.... You helped me learn to string better knots which led to more confidence in my stick and play!!
Gonna miss you man! Good luck on your future endeavors! Your videos helped me learn a lot about the game and lacrosse products throughout high school. To greater things!
Thought of this channel today and saw this... Best of luck.
Will never forget the time i spent watching your videos to learn how to string. I hope nothing but the best for you!
Been watching your videos for years. Thank you so much for putting out the content you have been you were one of the brightest spots of the lacrosse community for me. congrats on Berkeley that is amazing. really happy for you
I’m not crying. You are
I have not been watching your videos for very long but they have really spiked my love for the sport, i wish you the best of luck with your future career!
Extremely happy that you are in a better place. We love you so much and we wish nothing but success in all of your endeavors. We are so fortunate and blessed to have been able to experience this channel grow and see it end its chapter. You have been a big part of my life and ive always looked forward to your videos. Thank you Chris from mainly mesh! Nothing but love from the kinetik 2.0 and hero 3.0 spam fan
Chris, Thanks for sharing your journey. You have and will help many others who have struggled with the same challenges.
Good luck in the future man
Thank you Chris, I’m happy to hear you’re in such a better place now. You’re really the one that taught me how to string my sticks back when I played in high school. I’m currently a senior in college and remember watching your videos all the way back in middle school. I used a Nike CEO all throughout the time I played and used your pattern specifically. I’m getting a little emotional as I’m typing this up in my college dorm ‘cause i’m looking over at one of the CEOs I used, with your pattern still strung up on it. So, thank you for everything and good luck with your master’s!
Gonna miss your content Chris I’m about to finish my Junior year of college and I remember my friends and I talking about your vids back in middle school. You turned me on to some good products and also just gave entertaining content and great information and tutorials. Take care and I hope grad school treats you well
Dude… I remember finding your channel randomly in the pits of CZcams lacrosse scrolling, and clicking on your video led to the most consistent knowledge source for my lacrosse life. You instantly responded to my dms with any questions I had and that felt really damn awesome. I’m really pumped that you’re in a better space for your future and mental health. Peace and love brother.
Really gonna miss this channel and you, have always been my favorite content. Most in depth theorist I’ve ever seen!!
Coached at Mich State for a few years. The MCLA is awesome.
Gonna miss your videos man. You taught me how to really string my stick back when I was in high school. Wish nothing but the best for you!!
Thank you for taking us on this journey Chris. Started watching you my freshman year of high school and now a year out of college, you’ve been one of my biggest stringing inspirations which has helped me stay close with the game. Gonna miss you, thanks for all you’ve done for this community 🙌🏻
Chris all I can say is thank you so much. You are the reason I learned how to string a stick and it has been amazing to watch you. I’m a junior in college now and starting watching you in 7th grade. Again I can’t say this enough, thank you!
Your impact on this sport will never be measured but know that it was enormous!
Thank you, Chris! ill miss you and your very informative videos!!! I CRIED WITH YOU, MAN! Good luck with everything that you are starting next! MISS YOU ALWAYS!, BROTHER!
really gonna miss you bro. I'm a sophomore in college and i remember first watching you in middle school! I've taken some time off from lacrosse but needed to check this last video out. Thanks for all the memories.
Crazy to see u go best of luck
Damn bro been watching since like middle school. Taught me everything I know ab stringing. I’m a freshman in college now. Goddamn time flies
Chris, you are an amazing teacher and enabler of the growth of the sport. You taught me why to string any pattern or how to adjust it, not how to just follow a blueprint. I love learning from you and will forever be grateful for all the hard work you put into sharing your knowledge. I am happy that you are taking on your next adventure with optimism and energy. I will be in your channel constantly, learning more, but will miss you. Best of luck. We love you too and we are rooting for you.
Been watching you since 6th grade. I now am a freshman in college at penn state and play club lacrosse there. U taught me everything about how to string and make a good head
Hope you continue promoting growth of the game with your masters in business! Go and crush it, we’ll miss you!
Chris thanks for all the stuff you taught me over the years. Watched all your content while I was in highschool and you really got me into the Epoch gear. Im an adult now like yourself and my lax stick sits in my closet. It is still strung how it was when I followed one of your tutorial videos. A mainley mesh sticker sat on my computer for years till the computer died haha. I struggled mentally in college too. Really proud of you, thanks for sharing your story. You educated us, inspired us, and made this community better. Good luck in your new adventure!
Chris thank you, you are the reason I learned how to string and kept at it y with your consistent uploads. You're the reason I stayed in lacrosse for so long because I found a liking to learning all about gear and my favorite, the whip video. It helped me tune my stringing and grow my understanding to be able to help newer teammates having whip problems and even got me to the point that I could restring my stick in a pinch before a game if something was wrong. It's sad to see you go, but you'll always remain in my memories as an influential channel and an amazing guy. Thx chris 💕💕
👏👏👏👏👏 peace my guy, OG my man
Thank you Chris for all you have done and what you have given to lacrosse community…. I had coached during your mainely mesh journey and learned to string my kids sticks from your videos. Still have my Mainely Mesh long sleeve shirt which is aged like me 🤪…. Bought many sticks and supplies from you and appreciated your replies to questions… wishing you the best for your future …. You have made an impact and that is all one can hope for 👍
THanks Chris for all the awesome stringing vids, learned a lot from them. I got excited everytime someone from my club got a new head to string. Firdt thing i did was go to your channel and used search.
Must admit, our Warrior heads throw worse then others, i wonder why :D
Cheers from Slovenia
We love you chris , best of luck. 🙏
Chris, we love you so much man. You have touched so many people in so many ways. Thank you so much for everything you have done Ive never met you but your videos make me feel like Im your friend :) Lacrosse has always been where I have turned to during hard times because I know my stick will never let me down (ik that sounds stupid but its what I feel) and being able to be part of your yt community is so special. I wish you the best in everything and thank you for everything you have done for me and the lax community. Love you brother.
Been following you for years and learned how to string from your Epoch Hawk Prequel tutorial (I still use the head as my backup gamer). As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD and Major Depressive Disorder at the end of my Junior year of college, I definitely understand how your journey has been. I'm proud of you for having that courage to speak on these issues and we'll always be here to support you. You've been an inspiration for me to get back into the game and I am eternally grateful for you, your channel, and your passion. Good luck at UC Berkeley!!!
got me into stringing, thank you sm bro
Bummed out that you are leaving us. I learned so much from you! Haas school is fantastic. Congratulations!! Pursue your passion and it will all work out for you. Thank You!
I started playing lacrosse in the UK in my first year of University and learned the majority of my stringing from you after my captain sent one of your videos. Subsequently so many guys have learned the game with sticks influenced by you. Sorry you had such a rough ride mentally, and glad you are getting through. For me you’re no.1, from your deep knowledge and expertise to your gift in articulation. Thanks for everything you’ve given and good luck in your MBA.
As a 1st yr non-player dad coach, my deepest thanks. As an F&M alum, I can't imagine trying to get through Haverford with your challenges. All the best in your new endeavors.
Thanks man
Wow, not sure how I missed this video, or your posts referencing it..
Not even sure if you still check the channel, but if you see this I just wanted to thank you for all you did for me and for the sport. I haven't picked up a head to string in awhile or have my cleats hit the field in awhile but I will never forget how much your videos helped me with my own mental health journey in addition to my love of the sport.
Thanks for everything.
Chris, you are really an awesome man and thank you for sharing your sleep and your mental health issues. Sleeping well is really important and as you said, everyone has tossing and turning problems once in a while. I struggle with staying awake and alert when I need to and often my whole night just feels like I am just struggling with a series of short naps, instead of really being sound asleep for most of the time.
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Haas School of Business at Cal Berkeley! Will you be moving to the Bay Area to attend Berkeley? I live in San Francisco. I have watched your channel for many years, but I am only a fan of Lacroix, but have never played it.
i might see you because my older sister is attending cal berkeley this fall and my family will visit many times over the next 4 years
Chris,
I am really going to miss your content. Out in Seattle, there wasn’t much to learn from in terms of how to string a stick or what certain pocket tendencies might mean for performance. Your stacked knotted SIs have changed my stringing forever! Glad to know you’re in a good place now and I know this community will miss you. Best of luck pursuing your MBA and I am hopeful you are not leaving the lacrosse brotherhood for good. Hope to meet you one day!
Damn thank you so much man.
congrats
NOOOOO CHRIS YOU TAUGHT ME TO STRING YOU STARTED MY STRINGING CAREER NOO IM GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH
Thank you Chris!
Man this one hurts. I learned how to string from you!
🤝
Thank you.
This is an end of a legend
You made an impression on a young laxer from TN with the channel lol
See ya man
Thanks Chris, will always comeback to this channel.
DON’T EVER STOP PLAYING. IT’S IN YOUR BLOOD
the end of an era
The manleyist mesh in the game
Will you still be doing things with homegrown in the future?
Mcla represent!
Joe Rogan Of Lacrosse
Also, not sure if we’re allowed to ask but whatever happened to you and Sam?
my childhood ;(
being from maine, you've been a great inspiration. Hope you post a link to your main(e) instagram so we can still follow you and your journey