More Than A Club: Episode 7

Chris Bates, current Head Coach at the Episcopal Academy and former Philadelphia Wings All-Pro joins this episode. Coach Bates takes us through his lacrosse career from playing at Dartmouth to coaching at both Drexel and Princeton. Topics discussed include teaching accountability to young people, playing box lacrosse, Shootout For Soldiers and more on his time coaching at the high school, college and professional levels.

Chris Bates, current Head Coach at the Episcopal Academy and former Philadelphia Wings All-Pro joins this episode. Coach Bates takes us through his lacrosse career from playing at Dartmouth to coaching at both Drexel and Princeton. Topics discussed include teaching accountability to young people, playing box lacrosse, Shootout For Soldiers and more on his time coaching at the high school, college and professional levels.

The More Than a Club The Podcast was founded by longtime educators and lacrosse fanatics, Marty Kupprion and retired PA Hall of Fame Coach, Bill Leahy. Join them every other Tuesday as they focus on engaging different perspectives from the world of youth sports.

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Inside Lacrosse Level Nine Recap and Standouts!

NXT Lacrosse hosted its annual Level Nine fall tournament on Nov. 19, with a tangible increase in intensity and high-level lacrosse on display for all in attendance. The invite-only event showcased top 2027 teams from around the country as they competed for A and B division championship titles. Kate Henwood, Executive VP of NXT Girls Lacrosse, touched on the fierce competition.

2023 Can-Am Showcase Manney's Men

The best in the midwest!. Athletes from graduating classes 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 put on a show at every level during our Can-Am Showcase - All on display in front of an elite group of college coaches. A few players stood out among the crowd and caught the eye of our very own, Brett Manney. Here are Brett's standout players from this year's showcase!

Sixes For Change x Philabundace

NXT Sixes for Change is a one-day charity sixes lacrosse tournament benefiting the Philabundance foodbank, which serves the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley. Compete for a good cause in the up-tempo sixes lacrosse format! Suggested roster sizes can range from 8-14 players. Each team will be guaranteed four games, with the top teams moving on to bracket play and a chance at the Sixes for Change Cup! Music, food, fun, games, and a festival feel are guaranteed! Clubs can reserve a spot in the event, and 100% of their deposit will go toward fighting hunger in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley.