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Best In Class Standouts: Women's 2028

Best In Class 2028's returned for Year 2. Many returners stepped back into the fold, with several repeat standouts. After a year of high school under their belt, the pace of play has drastically evolved.

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Best In Class Standouts: Women's 2029

The class of 2029 burst onto the scene at Best In Class. As they head into their freshman years of high school, this was the first "showcase"...

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Best In Class Standouts: Men's 2027

In the 5th summer of the Rising Junior Best In Class event, many D1 coaches commented this was our best yet. The talent was as deep as it has ever...

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Revisiting My 10 Predictions for the 2025 NCAA Lacrosse Season

With the NCAA season officially over, it's time to see how my "10 Predictions for the 2025 NCAA Season" went.

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How Analytics Can Sharpen Your Lacrosse Program

The word "analytics" can feel intimidating at first. You might picture spreadsheets, math formulas, or people rattling off confusing percentages. But...

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defender in lacrosse breaking down on the ball.

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A Defender's Guide to Defense

This is a noncomprehensive list of things I believe defenders in men's lacrosse should focus on to become better players. Some people might disagree...

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Jesse Bernhardt coaching lacrosse defense drills during a webinar with First Class Lacrosse.

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Developing Elite Lacrosse Defenders: Tips & Drills from Jesse Bernhardt

Jesse Bernhardt, Maryland's Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, recently shared his insights on on-ball defense and drills in a detailed...

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