After leaving my old club team and joining Dodgers I was nervous about how I would fit into the team and their community. From the second I joined, Dee welcomed me with open arms and made me feel immediately part of the Dodger family. The girls were fun, welcoming, and great teammates, which was something that had been missing from my other club team. The amount of fun and dedication our entire team had made us play hard not only for ourselves, but for each other. Now, a year after my dodger career has ended I still have lasting relationships with many of my teammates. One dodger will even be ..read more

September 1st has come and gone and we are now into October and November, the months of prospect days and showcases. So what does a player do? How can you catch the eye of a college coach? How do you make yourself stand out among the many players? Here are some simple yet necessary steps.   1.    Focus on What you Can Control - Effort, Attitude, Sportsmanship, and Having Fun a)   Everyone plays better when they are having fun. b)   You can’t control if people pass you the ball, but you can control you effort: hustle after every fifty-fifty ball, be the ..read more

How can parents and players be sure they are spending wisely when it comes to lacrosse recruiting tournaments? So many emails! So many choices! How do I know what to do for my player? I hear these statements and questions daily as a club director. It is very confusing at times, so here’s some advice to help you navigate the current landscape of club lacrosse as it relates to the recruiting process so you can consider all the factors and make the best decisions for your family. 1.     You need to do your homework. Explore schools, and visit schools so you know what you might ..read more

Dodgers is thrilled to welcome Colleen Olson to our coaching staff. Here are 3 Things Colleen encourages athletes to keep top of mind: 1) What you put into your passion is what you will get out of it. If you are passionate about lacrosse and want to be the best player you can be, you've got to be fired up to put in the work it will take off the field to get there, whether that's on the wall with stickwork, doing extra footwork drills on the ladder, or running some extra 100's after practice. 2) Be present. Soak in every moment you have with your teammates and coaches. Playing on a team like Do ..read more

Dodgers Dish is a memo that serves up our top news and events for the month to help keep you in the know! March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016     ..read more

By Scott Burnett, parent of Briana Burnett who recently signed with Army 1. Importance of Grades I wish we had known how vitally important grades were starting freshman year of high school. It's so much easier to start at a high GPA and maintain it versus letting it slip and trying to bring it back up. Encourage your kid(s) to stay on top of classes, homework and other assignments. 2. Score Big This Time of Year Since recruiting is happening earlier and earlier now, I wish we knew how helpful and insightful early ACT and SAT scores were throughout the recruiting process. It's never too ..read more

By Megan Andrews, 2017 Team The Dodgers to me represents a great family. It was great to meet new people not just from Connecticut, but from Florida and even Canada! They know what you are going through in terms of the recruiting process and it is nice to have your teammates to talk to. Also, when I tore my ACL, right away I was put in touch with another Dodger who tore her ACL earlier and she helped me throughout the whole process. This just goes to show how much the teams care about each other and look out for one another. I’m going to be honest; the recruiting process is never easy. My advi ..read more

Do you want to have an impact on your team? If you’re reading this, the answer is probably yes. Well, whether you are the star player, a role player, or even the third string goalkeeper, there are a lot of small things you can do that will have a big impact on your team. Fill emotional tanks. Be the exuberant one on your team. Find the bright side. Always acknowledge the effort your teammates make, even if they were unsuccessful. Be encouraging. Give out high fives. Tell an older player what you admire about her. Tell a younger player about the potential you see when you watch her play. Say th ..read more

It’s that time of year again! Even though it still feels like winter some days, spring is here and that means lacrosse tryouts. Whether you are the leading returning scorer on your varsity team and looking to prove your leadership skills, or the new freshman just hoping to make the JV squad, tryouts are an opportunity for you to put your best foot forward and set the tone for your entire season. The key to having a good tryout lies in preparing yourself physically beforehand, and focusing on what you can control during the tryout. Physical Preparation The best way to ensure you’re ready is to ..read more

As you go through the recruiting process, one of the most intimidating aspects may be your unofficial visit to campus. It is often your first face to face meeting with the coaching staff, and in many cases, your future teammates as well. However, your visit is also a great opportunity for you to get a sense of the school you are considering, a feel for the lacrosse program, and whether or not you may be a good fit at that institution. Depending on the school and where you are in the recruiting process, a campus visit may include a meeting with the coach, meeting current players, an Admissions ..read more