Usa lax team. USA Lacrosse Team: Unveiling the Elite Squad for 2023 World Championship

Who are the top players selected for the USA lacrosse team training camp. How does the selection process work for the national team. What are the key events and championships the team is preparing for. How has the USA lacrosse team performed in past world championships.

USA Lacrosse Team: Building a Powerhouse for Global Dominance

The USA lacrosse team is gearing up for an intense period of training and competition as they prepare to defend their world championship title. With a roster brimming with talent from top collegiate programs across the nation, the team is poised to make a strong showing on the international stage. Let’s dive into the details of the team’s composition, upcoming events, and their journey towards lacrosse supremacy.

Elite Player Selection: The Cream of the Crop

The US Lacrosse organization has invited 36 players to participate in a training camp at their headquarters from June 29 to July 1. This camp marks a crucial step in the team’s preparation for upcoming competitions and serves as a platform for players to showcase their skills and vie for spots on the final roster.

Among the invited players, the University of North Carolina stands out with an impressive representation of 10 current and former players. This group includes notable names such as Kristen Carr, Molly Hendrick, Ally Mastroianni, Marie McCool, and Jamie Ortega, among others.

Breaking Down the Roster

• Total players invited: 36
• University of North Carolina representatives: 10
• Position breakdown:
  • Attackers: 8
  • Midfielders: 16
  • Defenders: 8
  • Goalkeepers: 4

The diverse roster includes players from various collegiate programs, ensuring a rich mix of playing styles and experiences. Notable institutions represented include Boston College, Maryland, USC, and Syracuse, among others.

The Road to Glory: Key Events and Championships

The USA lacrosse team has a packed schedule ahead, with several crucial events leading up to the 2023 World Lacrosse Championship. Here’s a breakdown of the key milestones:

1. Training Camp (June 29 – July 1, 2021): The initial gathering of invited players at USA Lacrosse headquarters.
2. Fall Classic (October 14-17, 2021): A competitive event held at USA Lacrosse headquarters.
3. IWLCA Presidents Cup (November 18-21, 2021): The team will participate in this event in Dallas.
4. World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship (June 29 – July 9, 2022): Hosted by USA Lacrosse at Towson University.
5. 2023 World Lacrosse Championship: The ultimate goal, where Team USA will defend their title.

USA Lacrosse: A Legacy of Excellence

The United States has established itself as a dominant force in international lacrosse competitions. The women’s national team has secured victory in the last three world championships (2009, 2013, and 2017), showcasing their consistent excellence on the global stage.

As the team prepares for the 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship, they carry the weight of expectations and the pride of a nation. This event marks a significant milestone, being the first time since 2005 that the championship will be held on US soil.

Record-Breaking Participation

The 2022 World Championship is set to be the largest in history, with a record 30 nations scheduled to compete. This increased participation underscores the growing global popularity of lacrosse and raises the stakes for Team USA as they seek to maintain their dominance.

The Selection Process: Crafting a Winning Team

The journey to earning a spot on the USA lacrosse team is rigorous and highly competitive. The selection process involves multiple stages, designed to identify the best talent and create a cohesive unit capable of competing at the highest level.

Key Stages of Selection

1. Initial Tryouts: Over 60 players participated in tryouts that concluded on June 11, 2021.
2. Training Camp Invitations: Based on performance in the tryouts, 36 players were invited to the upcoming training camp.
3. Ongoing Evaluation: Players from the initial tryout pool remain eligible for future training camps and events throughout 2021.
4. Performance in Competitions: The team’s participation in events like the Fall Classic and IWLCA Presidents Cup will further inform selection decisions.
5. Final Roster Selection: The coaching staff will ultimately determine the final team composition based on performance, team chemistry, and strategic needs.

Star Power: Players to Watch

While the entire roster is filled with exceptional talent, several players have garnered attention due to their past performances and potential impact on the team’s success. Here are a few standout athletes to keep an eye on:

• Taylor Cummings (Midfielder, Maryland ’16): A three-time Tewaaraton Award winner, Cummings is known for her all-around game and leadership on the field.
• Marie McCool (Midfielder, North Carolina ’18): A dynamic player with a knack for clutch performances, McCool has been a key contributor to the national team.
• Charlotte North (Attacker, Boston College ’21): Fresh off a record-breaking collegiate career, North brings explosive scoring ability to the team.
• Taylor Moreno (Goalkeeper, North Carolina ’21): A stalwart in goal, Moreno’s presence provides a strong last line of defense for the team.

Challenges and Opportunities: The Road Ahead

As the USA lacrosse team embarks on their journey towards the 2023 World Championship, they face both challenges and opportunities. The increased global competition, as evidenced by the record participation in the upcoming World Championship, means that Team USA cannot rest on their laurels.

Key Factors for Success

• Integrating New Talent: With a mix of veterans and newcomers, the team must quickly develop chemistry and cohesion.
• Adapting to International Play: The nuances of international competition may require strategic adjustments from the coaching staff.
• Maintaining Mental Toughness: As defending champions, the team will face high expectations and pressure to perform.
• Leveraging Home Field Advantage: The 2022 World Championship on US soil presents a unique opportunity to showcase the team’s skills in front of a home crowd.

The Future of USA Lacrosse: Beyond 2023

While the immediate focus is on the upcoming World Championship, the USA lacrosse program is always looking towards the future. The current selection process and team composition provide insights into the long-term strategy for maintaining the United States’ position at the pinnacle of international lacrosse.

Developing the Next Generation

The inclusion of younger players in the training camp roster, such as Belle Smith (Boston College ’24), indicates a commitment to nurturing emerging talent. This approach ensures a pipeline of skilled players ready to step into larger roles in future international competitions.

Evolving the Game

As ambassadors of the sport, the USA lacrosse team plays a crucial role in the global development of lacrosse. Their style of play, training methods, and success on the international stage influence the growth and evolution of the game worldwide.

The journey of the USA lacrosse team towards the 2023 World Championship is more than just a quest for another title. It represents the continuation of a proud legacy, the showcase of exceptional athletic talent, and the opportunity to inspire the next generation of lacrosse players both in the United States and around the world.

As the team progresses through their training camps and preparatory competitions, lacrosse fans everywhere will be watching with anticipation, eager to see how this group of elite athletes comes together to face the challenges ahead. The road to the 2023 World Championship promises to be an exciting one, filled with intense competition, remarkable skill, and the unwavering spirit of Team USA.

Ten Tar Heels Top U.S. Women’s Lacrosse Training Camp Roster

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CHAPEL HILL–Ten current and former University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse players have earned invitations to a training camp for the U.S women’s national team to be held June 29 through July 1 at USA Lacrosse headquarters. UNC and U.S. National Team head coach Jenny Levy made the announcement on Monday.

Of the 36 players to earn invitations, 10 are Tar Heels, most of any school in the nation. 

Making the cut and representing Carolina are Kristen Carr (UNC ’10), Molly Hendrick (’17), Ally Mastroianni (’21), Marie McCool (’18), Kerrigan Miller (’21 graduate student), Taylor Moreno (’21), Jamie Ortega (’21), Emily Parros (’13), Emma Trenchard (’21) and Caylee Waters (’17).

The training camp comes on the heels of a tryout featuring more than 60 players that concluded on June 11. Any of the players invited for last week’s tryout will be eligible to be invited to any of the training camps remaining in 2021. 

This is the first of three training camps/competitions for the U.S. women’s team through the remainder of the calendar year. Following this camp, the team will compete at the Fall Classic at USA Lacrosse headquarters from Oct. 14-17. The 2021 calendar wraps up with the team participating in the IWLCA Presidents Cup in Dallas from Nov. 18-21.

The U.S. team is building towards the World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship, which will be hosted by USA Lacrosse from June 29-July 9, 2022 at Towson University. It’s the first time the event has been held in the United States since 2005 and a record 30 nations scheduled to compete. The U.S. has won the last three world championships (2009, 2013 and 2017).

Training Camp Invitations

In addition to the 36 players listed above, the following four players will attend the camp but will be unable to participate due to injuries.

Too Early Team USA: 2023 World Lacrosse Championship

We’ve been debating the talent and impact of a lot of lacrosse players this summer with mock drafts, All-Pro teams, and coverage of both pro leagues. Let’s keep thinking forward here. Between the The World Games 2020, and the 2023 World Lacrosse Championship, we’ve got multiple opportunities coming up for the boys in Red, White and Blue to defend their 2018 title. A new Team USA is on the horizon and that’s worth talking about, even now.

However, the years pass, players age, and new players emerge onto the scene. It’s time to build our theoretical 2022 World Games roster for the United States, assuming they will participating with the roster they plan to use the following summer. As of now, we still don’t know the format that The World Games is planning to use for the event. Thanks to the coronavirus shutdowns, all World Lacrosse events have been pushed back a year, moving the 2022 men’s field championships to 2023.

Either way, we will see Team USA back on the lacrosse field soon enough.

Picking Team USA

The rules here are simple: follow the same 23-man roster format that was used in 2018. We’ll match the positional breakdown to the one that Coach Danowski used last time. That’s it.

Other than that, nobody is safe (okay, fine, Tom Schreiber is safe). Let’s do this thing!

Attack

The USA carried four players listed as true attackmen in 2018: Rob Pannell, Jordan Wolf, Ryan Brown, and Marcus Holman.

We get four attack spots up for grabs. The first of those is the X spot, a.k.a. the quarterback. Rob Pannell held this spot down for the previous USA team, and he’s a candidate this go-round as well. He’ll be 32 by the 2022 World Championships. Unfortunately for the Atlas X-man, he’s not my pick this time. No, instead, I’m going with the PLL Rookie of the Year for 2022.

Yes, friends, welcome Grant Ament (Archers LC, Penn State ‘20) to Team USA.

Next up, we’re going to go ahead and keep one of the returners from the 2018 squad. A speed demon, a jack-of-all-trades attackman, and one of the best in the game, Jordan Wolf (Chrome LC, Duke ‘14) makes the roster again. He’s only going to be 30. That’s plenty of youth to hang around with the young guns.

Two spots left. We need a finisher. Ryan Brown played this role to the tune of a 2018 Worlds scoring title. He’s a strong contender to keep his job for 2022. He had a rough Championship Series, but so did the entire Atlas offense, so hard to hold that against him. But this time around, I want a lefty on the roster in the attack. So, we’re turning to Justin Guterding (Chrome LC, Duke ‘18) for our finisher role. I mean, guys, he wrapped his Duke career as the NCAA’s all-time leader in goals scored. Plus the chemistry with Wolf should be a great addition.

With our last spot, we’ve got a wildcard. We can really pick anybody for this one. There are so many options. Holman had a good 2018 for the USA. Brown is an amazing shooter. Other names I considered including, but wasn’t limited to, were: Ryder Garnsey, Michael Sowers, Kieran McArdle, Jules Heningberg, and (despite what happened with Chaos) Connor Fields.

But, c’mon, did you really think we were going to leave the thicc lord himself off the list? Matt Rambo (Whipsnakes LC, Maryland ‘17) is going to answer that (honestly super lame) Twitter challenge from Paul Rabil and go win himself a title with the USA. That’s our attack group.

2022 attack unit: Grant Ament, Justin Guterding, Matt Rambo, and Jordan Wolf

Offensive Midfield

In 2018, Coach Danowski tapped six players for the offensive midfield: Paul Rabil, Tom Schreiber, John Haus, Matt Danowski, Ned Crotty, Drew Snider.

The first one is super obvious, and requires no other explanation except for his nickname. Captain America, come on down! So, with Tom Schreiber (Archers LC, Princeton ‘14) on the roster, we’ve got five spots. The middie group from 2018 is going to be pretty old for 2022, so we’re going to swap out a good number of these guys. The only returner we’re keeping outside of Schreiber is John Haus (Whipsnakes LC, Maryland ‘13) who remains one of the PLL’s most under-rated players.

Four spots to go, four new guys. Our next two guys are guys that can do a bit of everything. Both are strong defenders when called upon, but just as likely to find the back of the net. With a limited roster, having guys that can fill multiple roles is a huge bonus. So, our next two picks are our jack-of-all-trades guys. The first joins his fellow 2020 rookie phenom in Ament on our roster, as we welcome Bryan Costabile (Atlas LC, Notre Dame ‘20). The next is the anti-tilt god himself. Welcome Christian Mazzone (Archers LC, Rutgers ‘18) to our middie stable.

Two spots to go, and this opens up a different kind of multi- role player. In 2018, two players were listed as A/M, and so we’re looking for guys here that can do anything on offense. The first of these only has one proven season of pro production, but what a season it was. In our first MLL pick of the roster, we welcome Daniel Bucaro (Denver Outlaws, Georgetown ‘19) to the team.

That leaves us with one middie spot up for grabs, at least offensively.

Now, a lot of people are going to assume that I’m picking a Redwoods midfielder here. Sergio Perkovic and Myles Jones are going to have a lot of hype. But the international rules don’t have a two-point line, which really makes Perk just a lot less useful. Jones could easily be the choice here, but I’m going outside the box on this one. We’re sticking with Duke (hi, Danowski!) but in a different way. We’ve got a bunch of Whipsnakes. We’ve got a bunch of Duke. So, with our final pick, and with an A/M player in mind, the best mustache in lacrosse heads down joins the national roster. We complete our offensive midfield with Brad Smith (Whipsnakes LC, Duke ‘19).

2022 offensive midfield unit: Tom Schreiber, John Haus, Bryan Costabile, Christian Mazzone, Daniel Bucaro, and Brad Smith

Face-off Specialists

With his third(?) retirement seeming to be permanent this time, we lose Beast. In 2018, the USA suited up Greg Gurenlian and Trevor Baptiste. Trevor Baptiste (Atlas LC, Denver ‘18) keeps his job for 2018. I briefly considered replacing him with Max Adler or Alex Woodall, but not yet. The other spot is another one of those super obvious locks, barring injury. TD Ierlan (Yale ‘21) is the best FOS I’ve ever personally seen. He’s going to play for the Americans sooner rather than later.

2020 face-off unit: Trevor Baptiste and TD Ierlan

Defensive Midfield

Between SSDMs and LSMs, the United States carried six defensive midfielders for 2018: Michael Ehrhardt, Kyle Hartzell, Joel White, Jake Bernhardt, Steve DeNapoli, and Kevin Unterstein. For the record, that’s three LSMs and three SSDMs.

Now, in our third super obvious lock barring injury, we’re bringing back Michael Ehrhardt (Whipsnakes LC, Maryland ‘14) for 2022. He’s arguably the best long stick in the world. Period.

Our remaining LSM spots are really difficult to figure out. Our next guy will be a new face to the squad, though it should surprise no one to find Scott Ratliff (Archers LC, Loyola ‘13) on our roster. Rat and Ehrhardt could both honestly just run on offense and the USA would probably be fine. Our last choice is a really difficult one, at least for me. Reece Eddy had a fantastic debut season in the PLL. He could develop into a monster. CJ Costabile is a Duke guy, which seems to benefit him, and he’s another offensive threat, which is always fun. But, because I believe in him to come back, and because Ryan Conwell would kill me if I didn’t do this, our final LSM for 2022 will be Joel White (PLL free agent, Syracuse ‘11).

Two SSDM spots to fill.

Although I could totally see Bernhardt returning, I’ll be selecting two brand-new SSDMs, which is a near-impossible challenge considering the insane crop of SSDM talent out there right now. So, to shout out a bunch of dudes I considered, here were my cut nominees: Bernhardt, Dominique Alexander, Isiah Davis-Allen, Will Haus, Matt Whitcher, and many others.

But, we had to find two guys, and we have. The first might be one of the best defenders in the world regardless of stick length, and the 2020 MLL Defensive Player of the Year trophy on his shelf helps his case. So, Zach Goodrich (Boston Cannons, Towson ‘19) becomes our first. Our second? Well, we’ll see if he can make a little time for the country alongside a stunning pro career and a budding medical career. Our second SSDM will be Tyler Warner (Whipsnakes LC, Yale ‘18). Finally, with our last pick of the SSDMs, we’re going back to the well of Golden Domers, and selecting Jack Near (Redwoods LC, Notre Dame ‘15) as our final SSDM.

2022 defensive midfield unit: Michael Ehrhardt, Scott Ratliff, Joel White, Zach Goodrich, Tyler Warner, Jack Near

Defense

Three close defensemen made the trip in 2018 for the USA: Tucker Durkin, Jesse Bernhardt, and Joe Fletcher. Yup, we don’t even get to sub with these dudes.

That’s where it benefits the USA to have those insane LSMs we snagged earlier. So, out of the entire world of defenders, we need to pick just three for this list. In doing so, we’re taking a rather bold move here, and returning a whopping zero close defensemen.

Our apologies to the 2018 World Champions.

Who we replace them with is another story. Our first pick was also the PLL’s pick for the best close defender, as we lock up Matt Dunn (Whipsnakes LC, Maryland ‘16). Our second pick joining him will be our third Notre Dame man, as we take Eddy Glazener (Redwoods LC, Notre Dame ‘16) to Team America. Our last pick is a tough one. Again, there are so many good defenders. With apologies to Jack Rowlett, who narrowly missed the cut, our final defenseman for 2022 will be Matthew McMahon (Archers LC, Penn ‘15).

2022 defense unit: Matt Dunn, Eddy Glazener, Matthew McMahon

Goalie

Last but certainly not least, our goalies. The 2018 team had John Galloway and Jack Kelly. Should Kelly get healthy again, he could be a contender again. Never count out Galloway making a return either. Still, though, I will be fully replacing the goalies, and thus the entire close defense.

But I mean, c’mon, this pairing isn’t obvious? The two best goalies in the world right now are both American. Blaze Riorden (Chaos LC, Albany ‘16) is the back-to-back PLL Goalie of the Year. He’s on the team. Hell, he can even run a little shorty if you get desperate (Please! C’mon!).

Our last roster spot is just as easy of a call, as we round out our 23-man roster with Kyle Bernlohr (Whipsnakes LC, Maryland ‘16).

2022 goalie unit: Blaze Riorden, Kyle Bernlohr

Too Early Team USA Roster: 2022-2023

An alphabetical 23-man roster of the hopeful Team USA selections as decided by LaxAllStars:

• Grant Ament
• Trevor Baptiste
• Kyle Bernlohr
• Daniel Bucaro
• Bryan Costabile
• Matt Dunn
• Michael Ehrhardt
• Eddy Glazener
• Zach Goodrich
• Justin Guterding
• John Haus
• TD Ierlan
• Christian Mazzone
• Matthew McMahon
• Jack Near
• Matt Rambo
• Scott Ratliff
• Blaze Riorden
• Tom Schreiber
• Brad Smith
• Tyler Warner
• Joel White
• Jordan Wolf

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The Rapid Rise of Lacrosse in The United States

Rise in Lacrosse Participation:

According to the Wall Street Journal, the rate of participation in traditional team sports has fallen in the early elementary demographic. The number of children opting to play lacrosse has grown exponentially in the last decade. The sport of lacrosse has seen an increase in popularity across categories. Lacrosse is a sport that is played by men, women, and children, which adds to the popularity of the game. Lacrosse has various types of play According to the NCAA; lacrosse is the fastest growing sport, with more than 36,000 athletes playing at the college level. Spring and summer are the seasons of lacrosse. There are lacrosse championships during the summer, and media outlets like ESPN increasingly pick these up.

US Lacrosse reports that three-quarters of a million people played lacrosse last year. Kids are opting to try a different sport from what they typically have chosen. In the US Lacrosse survey, boys and girls lacrosse grew by 47.% and 43.1% respectively. Additionally, the NCAA reported a 24% increase in the number of new men’s lacrosse programs created in the last two decades. Women’s athletic department saw a 65% increase in the number of new programs started between 1998-2008. There have been many statistics collected about this phenomenal growth in a sport that was considered an elite prep school activity.

Lacrosse has seen an increase in participation because of its growing popularity in youth sports. The youth segment is possibly the fastest growing area of the sport due to overnight sports summer camps and club leagues. The more children learn to play lacrosse, the more popular the sport will become. It is not surprising that the largest segment of growth in lacrosse is in the youth category. Young players join lacrosse camp and go to school and play on teams and once they have graduated from high school, they seek out other opportunities to play their sport. Those athletes turn into fans, and the cycle is perpetuated with more kids playing lacrosse with the eager support of a parent that played and were a fan of the sport.

Another reason the sport has grown in the past few years is that everyone can play. Women’s Lacrosse has a world following, and the sport continues to garner attention. There’s even a Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. As mentioned earlier, lacrosse is being played all over the world. With over 25 countries embracing the sport, it’s only foreseeable that the sport will continue to grow in the US.

Many other sports have seen the breakaway success that lacrosse has experienced in the past ten years. Soccer has become a very popular sport for men, women, and children as well. Many coaches and athletic directors cite the energetic and fast paced game play for the increase in team numbers. When compared to soccer and baseball, the game play is more interesting for spectators. The game scores are higher and less likely to result in scoreless games. Parents are often pleased because even the most inexperienced player gets a chance to try in lacrosse.

For athletic teens hoping for a shot at a sports scholarship, lacrosse is a great opportunity. From the parent’s perceptive, playing lacrosse and getting a collegiate scholarship is realistic. Lacrosse unlike many of the other collegiate sports doesn’t have the steep competition in basketball or football. Also, graduation rates for lacrosse players are among the highest in college sports. Male lacrosse players graduated at a rate of 88% and women at a rate of 94%.

All these statistics show that lacrosse is on a rapid incline toward mainstream popularity. Who knows if it will become an American pastime is yet to be seen. In 2010, The Atlantic magazine asked this same question. Their research also confirmed that one million kids play team basketball each year, making it the most popular kids sport in the country. Lacrosse hasn’t reached that level, but with over 400,000 youth players, it’s gaining traction around the country. Lacrosse is being played in more than east coast private schools; it’s expanding into public schools and Middle America. The NCAA Lacrosse Championship is gaining a loyal following of fans, and there are professional leagues being created in quantity.

Tyler Dunn Selected For U19 Team USA Lax

Manhasset’s Tyler Dunn has been selected to represent the United States of America this July in the Federation of International Lacrosse U-19 World Championship Games. The games will take place in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. The FIL World Championships will include teams from Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Russia and South America. The USA U-19 men’s national lacrosse team has won seven world championships, including 1988, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2008 and 2012.
One hundred and five players were initially invited to the USA National Team tryouts this past summer in Baltimore. The player pool was narrowed to 51 after the tryout session. A second tryout session, which was held at John Hopkins University, further reduced the team to 30 players. Two additional tryouts and training sessions held at Ohio State University and in Bradenton, Florida produced the final team of 23, plus two reserves.
Tyler Dunn had a successful lacrosse career at Manhasset High School, helping the team win the Nassau County and Long Island Championships as well as advancing to the New York State finals. Dunn is a two-time US Lacrosse All-American and played in the UnderArmour All-American game this past summer. Dunn will be playing lacrosse this season at the University of Pennsylvania.
The 2016 U.S. men’s U-19 team will convene for training June 4 to 5 in the Baltimore area, followed by another training camp July 2-5 in Seattle. The FIL World Championships will be played starting on July 7 and concluding on July 16.

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Lacrosse Player Megan Douty Team USA

This week we’re giving center stage to Team USA defensive player Megan Douty. Megan and fellow Division I athlete, Alex Marino, run All Lax LLC in Monmouth County, New Jersey. At All Lax, they train athletes beyond the lacrosse field through strength and conditioning sessions, nutritional planning, and discussions on how each player can maximize their own potential. We recently started working with Megan and Alex after they got in touch with us in hopes of using Swax Lax Lacrosse Training Balls at their camps and clinics.

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“We are excited to have Swax Lax Lacrosse Training Balls available for use at our camps and clinics. The versatility of the ball allows for a safe environment for the girls while not taking away from getting the most out of our training.”

Prior to running All Lax, Megan was a four-year defensive starter at University of Maryland. While at Maryland, Megan and her team captured two National Championships and three ACC Championships. While most would think winning the National Championship is impressive, Megan was just getting started! Following her time at Maryland, Megan played for the Women’s National Team where she took home two gold medals. After the World Cup, Megan was named to the All World Team, making her one of the best 11 players in the world!

The honor of making the All World Team did not go unnoticed. Megan was the 9th overall draft pick for the Women’s Professional Lacrosse Team and will now be playing for the New England Command!

Megan’s Goals for All Lax

We caught up with Megan to learn a bit more about why she started All Lax and her hopes for the business’s future.

“I have a strong passion for growing the sport and helping girls reach their goals. Lacrosse has given me so much, and I am excited to pass my knowledge to the future of this game!”

She also told us a bit about her devotion to goal setting, a skill that she passes onto those she coaches who are hoping to reach Megan’s level of play in the future.

“I think setting goals was crucial in my success over the years. The little goals that lead to big accomplishments allowed me to stay motivated and focused to succeed. At All Lax we are passionate about helping female athletes understand the significance of setting goals and the work that goes into making them come to life.”

At Swax Lax, we share Megan’s passion for developing female athletes while growing the sport of lacrosse. We wish Megan all the success and luck as she competes with the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League and continues to build strong athletes at All Lax!

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NCAA women’s lacrosse title game today features 18 Suffolk County players

Might as well call it the Long Island Bowl.

A whopping 18 Suffolk County high school lacrosse stars stock the rosters of the two teams playing today for the NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse championship.

The group includes Bayport-Blue Point sisters Courtney and Cassidy Weeks, who rank sixth and seventh in scoring for Boston College (17-3), and their teammate Belle Smith, a standout freshman from Westhampton Beach who has 45 goals in her rookie season. A total of five women from Suffolk schools play for Boston College.

The Golden Eagles upended No. 1 North Carolina, 11-10, on Friday in the semi-finals, earning the chance to take on perennial powerhouse Syracuse at noon today in the championship in Towson, Maryland. ESPNU is broadcasting the game live.

Syracuse (17-3) features Mt. Sinai’s Meaghan and Emma Tyrrell. Meaghan, a junior, leads Syracuse in scoring with 67 goals and 110 total points. Emma, a sophomore, has chipped in 41 goals.

Emma Ward, a freshman from Babylon High School, is second on Syracuse in scoring with 70 points, including 41 goals. Syracuse defeated No. 2 Northwestern, 21-13, in the semi-finals.

This spring, GreaterSayville.com counted up the dozens of Suffolk stars who were on the rosters of the top five NCAA women’s teams at the time. Below is the original story from March 30:

The nation’s best women’s lacrosse programs are peppered with former Suffolk County high school stars.

Among the top five ranked teams in the country this week, 32 players are alumnae of high schools in Suffolk. This includes 13 playing at Syracuse, seven at Notre Dame, five at Boston College and seven at top-ranked North Carolina. No. 3 Northwestern has three players from Nassau on its roster, but none from Suffolk County.

Six players in this Suffolk group are products of Mount Sinai High School’s powerhouse lacrosse program. And three each are from Bayport-Blue Point, Huntington and Westhampton Beach high schools.

Here’s a breakdown of who’s playing where.

Jamie Ortega, senior attack
High school: Centereach

Ortega is the the reigning Inside Lacrosse Co-National Player of the Year with teammate and fellow Long Islander Katie Hoeg. Already a three-time All-America player, the communications studies major began this season tied for fourth in school history in career goals with 183 and fifth in career points with 243. Through 10 games in 2021, she has 43 goals and 14 assists, including a five-goal outburst in North Carolina’s 18-3 win over Mercer last Saturday. She ranks second in the nation in points with 57. Ortega left high school as New York state’s all-time high school leader in points with 588, including 402 goals.

Katie Hoeg, senior attack
High school: Mattituck

The Inside Lacrosse Co-player of the Year in 2020 holds the Tar Heels record for most assists in a season (73 in 2019) and entered 2021 as North Carolina’s all-time leader in points and assists. Hoeg is a two-time first-team All-America pick. The bio major tallied nine points in North Carolina’s 15-5 win over highly ranked James Madison this month. In 2021, she has 19 goals and 31 assists; she’s fourth in the country with 50 points. In six varsity high school seasons, she put up 500 career points for Mattituck. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class.

Maddie Hoffer, junior defender
High school: Sachem North

This is the third season that Hoffer has served as a team captain for the Tar Heels. She started all seven North Carolina games in the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign and has played in five games this season. At Sachem North, Hoffer was a three-sport student-athlete, also lettering numerous seasons in basketball and volleyball.

Kerrigan Miller, graduate midfielder
High school: Bayport-Blue Point

Miller played four seasons on the West Coast at USC, including the COVID-tainted 2020 season, before transferring to North Carolina to play her final season and chase a national championship as a graduate student. She is a two-time All-America player and was twice named the Pac-12’s Midfielder of the Year. At Bayport-Blue Point, she was a five-year varsity player, twice earning all-Long Island honors. She has 13 goals, three assists and nine ground balls this season for the undefeated Tar Heels.

Taylor Moreno, senior goalie
High school: Huntington

Moreno has been one of the nation’s top goalies throughout her career at North Carolina, and has been a key force in the team’s 10-0 start in 2021. In high school, Moreno incredibly earned 10 varsity letters in lacrosse, soccer, basketball, track and football, combined. She was the first girl in Huntington High School history to play varsity football when she kicked for the team.

Alexa Gentile, freshman attack
High school: Northport

Coming out of high school, Gentile was ranked by Inside Lacrosse as the No. 25 incoming freshman in the nation for the 2021 season. Gentile was on the varsity team at Northport for six seasons, though she missed her junior year in 2019 due to a torn ACL and her senior season because of the pandemic. An early commit to North Carolina, she also played basketball in high school.

Melissa Sconone, sophomore attack
High school: East Islip

Sconone has four goals and five assists this season. She was a three-sport student-athlete at East Islip, playing four years of varsity lacrosse. Her dad Robert is the former head football coach of Patchogue-Medford High School.

Meaghan Tyrrell, junior attack

High school: Mount Sinai

Tyrrell ranks second on Syracuse this season with 20 goals and 13 assists. She started all eight games in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, scoring 19 goals and tallying eight assists. During her freshman season in 2019, she ranked second on the team in goals with 37. In high school, she was the 2018 Long Island Player of the Year and helped lead Mount Sinai to three state championships. She finished high school with 214 goals and 127 assists.

Emma Tyrrell, sophomore midfield

High school: Mount Sinai

Emma has seven goals and five assists this season, including a career-high three goals against Notre Dame on March 14.

Vanessa Costantino, graduate midfielder

High school: West Islip

A key player for Syracuse throughout her collegiate career, Costantino in high school was a Suffolk County Player of the Year, helping West Islip earn a state championship and two Long Island titles. She also played soccer and basketball.

Danielle Moreno, sophomore midfielder

High school: West Islip

Moreno has appeared in three of Syracuse’s six games this season.

Katie Goodale, freshman defense

High school: Riverhead

Goodale has played in four games this season.

Bella Recchion, graduate midfielder

High school: Westhampton Beach

Recchion was a two-time All County player at Westhampton Beach, where she also played volleyball and track and field. The East Quogue native has appeared in two games for Syracuse this season.

Ava Burns, sophomore defense

High school: Miller Place

Courtney Carollo, sophomore defense

High school: Ward Melville

The Setauket native played in four games as a freshman and has appeared in two games this season.

Ella Simkins, graduate defense

High school: Harborfields 

A three-year starter who was second on the team in ground balls and caused turnovers in the 2020 shortened season. This season, Simkins ranks second on the team with nine caused turnovers.

Hallie Simkins, sophomore defense

High school: Harborfields

Ella Simkins has played in three games this season. In 2020, she played in four contests for the Orange. 

Hannah Van Middelem, senior goalie

High school: Mount Sinai

Van Middelem has played in two games this season, after playing in six in 2020. She played in 12 games during her freshman season in 2018 before missing all of 2019 due to injury.  In high school, she helped Mount Sinai capture four New York state championships, twice earning the team MVP award.

Emma Ward, freshman attack

High school: Babylon

In her rookie campaign, Ward has nine goals and seven assists, including a four-goal game in Syracuse’s 15-5 win over Duke on March 6.

Jenn Markey, freshman midfield

High school: Mount Sinai

Markey has played in five games this season and has one assist.

Belle Smith, freshman midfield

High school: Westhampton Beach

Smith has hit the ground running in her rookie campaign for the Eagles, already recording 20 goals and four assists. She ranks third on the team in goals. This month, she scored four goals in a 19-7 win over Hofstra. Last year, she was the No. 1 ranked midfielder and No. 2 overall recruit on Inside Lacrosse. Smith is a two-time U.S. Lacrosse All-American and a two-time USA Today first-team selection. She also earned Under Armour All-America honors four times. During her high school career, she scored 231 goals, and had 114 assists and 319 draw controls. The three-sport star — who also played volleyball and basketball in high school — was just the second girl ever to be named Newsday first-team All-Long Island in three sports.

Courtney Weeks, junior midfielder

High school: Bayport-Blue Point

Weeks has 12 goals this season, after tallying three goals in her first two seasons with Boston College. In high school, Weeks scored more than 30 goals during her sophomore season, then after missing most of her junior season due to an ACL injury, she scored more than 30 goals again in her senior year. An Under Armour and U.S. Lacrosse All-American in 2018, Weeks also played soccer for Bayport-Blue Point.

Cassidy Weeks, sophomore midfielder

High school: Bayport-Blue Point

As a redshirt freshman during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, Weeks scored six goals. She has scored seven times for the Eagles this season.

Hollie Schleicher, sophomore midfield

High school: Westhampton Beach

Schleicher started each game of her rookie season in 2020, and has started each of the Eagles’ eight games this season. In high school, she also played field hockey and basketball. She was a second-team All-America lacrosse selection as a senior. 

Hunter Roman, freshman defense

High school: St. Anthony’s High School

The St. James native earned team most valuable player honors with St. Anthony’s in 2019. For the Eagles in 2021, she has started in seven of the team’s eight games, tallying eight ground balls.

Kasey Choma, sophomore midfield

High school: Eastport-South Manor  

Choma was an Inside Lacrosse third-team All-American as a freshman for the Fighting Irish in 2020, posting a team-high 22 goals. So far this season, she is second on the team with 19 goals and 20 points. The Manorville native guided Eastport to the 2019 New York state title and four straight Suffolk County championships.

Samantha Lynch, graduate attack

High school: Huntington

Twice this season, Lynch been named the ACC offensive Player of the Week. A key contributor throughout her career at Notre Dame, Lynch has 22 goals and 28 points this season. At Huntington, she lettered all four years in lacrosse, soccer and basketball. She was named to the Under Armour All-American girls lacrosse team her senior year.

Kristen Shanahan, freshman midfield

High school: Sachem East  

As a junior in high school in 2019, Shanahan was named a U.S. Lacrosse Third-Team All-American, after scoring 57 goals with 12 assists. She earned All-State recognition in field hockey in 2018 and 2019.

Abby Maichin, freshman attack

High school: Huntington

A four-time New York state Scholar-Athlete Award honoree, Maichin led Huntington with 70 points (46 goals, 24 assists) as a junior in 2019. She did not play in 2020 due to the pandemic. She also played basketball in high school.

Hannah Dorney, junior midfield

High school: Comsewogue

As a freshman, Dorney was second on the team in goals with 16. She has three goals in three games played this season. She played varsity lacrosse in high school for five years. Dorney also played field hockey and basketball for Comsewogue.

Meaghan Scutaro, junior defense

High school: Mount Sinai

Scutaro has played in 19 games during her Notre Dame career, including seven this season. At Mount Sinai, she was a three-sport student-athlete, also competing in cross country and volleyball. She was a three-time New York state champion and a two-time Under Armour All-American in high school. 

Kristen Scutaro, junior defense

High school: Mount Sinai

Meaghan Scutaro’s twin sister Kristen played in eight games during her freshman season in 2019, but did not play in 2020 due to an injury. In high school, she played for three state championship teams. She was also a member of Mount Sinai’s volleyball team.

Photo sources: University of Notre Dame, Boston College, University of North Carolina and Syracuse University.

90,000 Team USA is frankly weak. Perhaps Americans don’t even get the Olympic medals

07/18/2021

The USA team did not do well in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. First, the star team lost 87:90 to Nigeria last week in Las Vegas. Gregg Popovich’s men then lost for the second time in three days, beating Australia 83:91 on Monday. Previously, the US team had a 54-2 balance in friendly matches.The number of defeats was doubled in less than a week.

It’s not time to panic yet. Team USA on Tuesday beat Argentina (108: 80). At the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Popovich’s team will play in the not-strongest Group A with the Czech Republic, France and Iran. Be that as it may, the 2021 US Olympic team is the first in history to lose twice in a row since the pros began competing in international tournaments in 1992. The question arises, how exactly is this team going to repeat the success of the previous lineups? The Washingron Post answered this question.

We need to start with the obvious. Team USA this year is nowhere near as good as the first Dream Team, which included 11 future Hall of Famers and Christian Lettner. Also, the 2021 squad is not as good as the previous lineups.

For example, take the best player on every US men’s basketball team, rated plus or minus per 100 possessions. It’s about the NBA season that preceded the Games. Michael Jordan was the best at +9.7 at the 199 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.This was the record for the US Olympic team until LeBron James agreed to help the national team in 2008. His rating of +10.8 at the 2008 Olympics and +10.9 at the Olympic Games four years later remains the highest in US team history. Kevin Durant is the +6.8 rated player of the year in 35 games in 2020/21. Only Gary Payton topped the lower-rated Olympic roster (+6.5 in 2000) in the last eight Games.

According to statistics, the worst player in the current roster is Devin Booker, who has a -0.1 rating in the regular season.Seems low, but relatively acceptable compared to the lowest-rated players in each of the previous seven Olympic basketball teams. Lettner, Harrison Barnes, Emeka Okafor and Vin Baker entered the international tournament with a lower ranking than Booker.

The overall US squad is 15.1 points per 100 possessions better than the NBA average. It is the seventh-best of eight ranked rosters since the Dream Team entered the court in 1992.Only the 2004 team is worse than the current one. That team lost to Puerto Rico in the first leg by 19 points, ending the US team’s 24-game winning streak at the Olympics since 1992. Ultimately, then the Americans won the bronze medal.

Opponents’ talent is harder to measure, but they have top NBA players. Luka Doncic (+6.7, 11th place in the 2020/2021 season) will play for the Slovenian national team. Rudy Gobert (+4.5, 22nd in the NBA) and Nicolas Batum (+1.4, 86th), along with three other NBA players, are represented on the French roster.Joe Ingles (+3.4, 37th) and five other NBA basketball players will try to help Australia rise to the podium. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, bookmakers lost faith in the US team’s chances for gold, raising the odds from 1.13 to 1.27. For comparison, in 2016, the initial quotes for the victory of the US national team were 1.1, and later were lowered to 1.05.

The problem is not only in the level of talent, but also in the formation of the squad: it has more scorers than playmakers.

Durant is considered one of the best scorers of his generation, averaging 27.0 points per career with four awards to the NBA’s most productive player.Bradley Beale has dropped out due to coronavirus. He was the second best NBA scorer in the 2020/21 season after Stephen Curry, who turned down an invitation to the US national team. Damian Lillard is the third highest scoring player in the NBA. When Lillard was not in charge of pick and roll, most of his holdings ended in heads-up play. Of the 271 NBA players who have played at least 40 games this season, only five have shown a higher percentage of possession in isolation than Lillard.

Jason Tatum finished seventh on the above list, right after Lillard.Booker, who will join the Olympic team after the NBA Finals is over, is also better known as a scorer rather than a playmaker (only passes 29 passes per game).

Dimensions are also an issue. Bam Adebayo is one of the best centers in the NBA (+4.7 rating in 2020/2021, fifth in his position), but he is not a massive figure at 206 cm and weighs 116 kg. Miami manager Eric Spoelstra realized this and started using Adebayo as a heavy forward during the playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.Adebayo’s front-line colleagues on the US team are Draymond Green, Jerami Grant, and possibly Durant. They are also not classic centers, which creates weakness in the position. The only exception is the non-stellar Jawal McGee, called at the last moment in place of the injured Kevin Love.

Even one of the best basketball minds in the world, Gregg Popovich, cannot be the savior of this controversial squad. Popovich replaced Mike Krzyzewski as head coach in 2016. Since then, the US men’s basketball team has scored 10-5, including friendlies.

Perhaps it’s not just talent, and the weakness of the US team is due to the lack of chemistry? Of course, but we must take into account that this team’s talent level is closer to the 2004 national team, and not to those squads that won gold medals.

90,000 Olympic Games | The leader of the Russian national team Yegor Klyuka told how he managed to defeat the United States.

Yegor Klyuka, an outplayer of the Russian national team and Zenit St. Petersburg, shared his impressions of the victory over the US team (3: 1) in the framework of the Olympic tournament in an interview with the Sport Day by Day correspondent.

– How did you manage to win in the first place?
– First of all, we were able to show character and impose a fight. We played with a very good team and it was necessary to have the utmost concentration on every rally. We succeeded, so we were able to achieve victory.

– In the endings on “more or less” Russia invariably turned out to be stronger. What does it depend on – luck, concentration, courage, tactical cunning and flexibility?
– Our team has a lot of experience and many took part in key moments.Everyone knows how to tune in and what actions need to be taken, so everything here already depended on us.

– We had shoulder problems last season. Are these troubles behind now, or are some uncomfortable sensations remaining?
– I don’t want to remember last season. He was left behind. I can say that I’m moving on.

– What are your impressions of the Olympic Village and the Olympics in general?
– The Olympic village is not bad.There is a bed, internet and air conditioning.

– You can compare these experiences with those in Rio 5 years ago.
– I then got into the thick of things and in many moments did not know how to act. You can say that I played on emotions, but now I have become more experienced and I am completely differently attuned to games.

– The next opponent of the Russians is the Brazilian national team. Does this team have weaknesses? Which?
– Brazil is the reigning Olympic champion.We have a very strong and balanced team ahead of us. We need an extreme attitude and then we can achieve success, – said Kluka.

The team of Sammelvuo won a difficult confrontation with a score of 3: 1 against the US national team. The overall result is 3: 1 (25:23, 27:25, 21:25, 25:23). The Russian men’s volleyball team led its subgroup at the preliminary stage of the Tokyo Olympics. The victory allowed the Russian team to lead their group with six points. Team USA with three points is second so far.In their opening match in Tokyo, the Russians also beat Argentina with a score of 3: 1. On July 28, our team will fight the Brazilians.

Very weak trains are going to the 2021 World Cup. Who are we going to play against? – 05/21/2021

World Cup 2021 promises to become the grayest in the career of Rene Fasel – as in the famous meme “no one came to the fan meeting.” First, because the NHL had a pretty tough season, and the regular season ended just a few days ago.Secondly, there is a tough lockdown in Latvia, spectators are still not allowed, and the teams will have to live in bubbles – a dubious pleasure after having lived the whole season in the plane – bus – hotel – arena – repeat. Thirdly, in Latvia there were real organizational problems with preparation – they ended the training arena back to back, after they took half of the tournament away from Belarus.

Therefore, we are waiting for very strange lineups, which, in theory, should guarantee unpredictability and a potentially unexpected champion – like Switzerland, which has learned to take medals in more competitive tournaments.Well, as the experience of Finland at the 19 World Cup shows, you can have a nominally weak line-up, but a strong system and a friendly team – in this case, gold is quite real.

USA national team

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Let’s remember about the Americans only out of respect for 3: 8 at the 2013 World Cup – then there was also a mediocre composition, which worked for the Russian national team. This time it’s even worse – outside the top five you have to scratch your head thoughtfully, remember the names and wonder why Boyle and Abdelkader are still playing.

Hochma happened to Boyle at all – the brutal role-player did not play for a whole year, but he was invited to the World Cup. And he’s in the lineup. What you need at a nominally prestigious national team tournament.

In the attack, in addition to the first link, we note Blackwell – a useful role-player from the Rangers, Matthew Beniers with the MFM gold and Ryan Donato, who was in the Olympic Pyeongchang.

In defense – quiet horror: AHL, lower pairs of the NHL and Chris Wideman, who quite claims to the status of defender in the first brigade of the majority.

If the Americans get to the medals, it will be another Miracle on ice.

Team Canada

Against the backdrop of the Americans, the Canadians are fine. Against the background of Canada, which went to the last World Cup, it’s just ridiculous.

The kings of hockey have a decent goalkeeper tandem, in defense they recruited interesting guys from the youth team, who in the next couple of years should gain a foothold in the NHL – Braden Schneider from Rangers and Jacob Bernard-Docker from Ottawa.

On the offensive, there are action girls with a throw like Brendan Pirri and young Foudy and Perfetti – they will definitely benefit from the World Cup.

Finnish national team

The first rule when playing with the Finnish national team is never ask the question “Who are all these people?”, Even if you really want to.

The Finns have assembled a national team of representatives of the domestic championship and fighters from the KHL. In defense there are two decent pairs Määtä – Pokka and Okhtamaa – Kaski, but there are no superstars in the attack, but you can follow Lundell, he is one of the main Finnish talents, and Arttu Ruotsalainen, who burst into the poor Buffalo lineup and began to score goals.The key point for Finns is whether they have enough consistency. There are no stars capable of single-handedly breaking the Finnish swamp in this tournament, so Finland may well retain the title that it took in 2019.

Sweden national team

The Swedes have a good team with a very mediocre line of goalkeepers – they will most likely choose the first number from the unstable Reideborn and the elderly Fast.

On the defensive side, Nils Lundqvist will take the full attention – a very interesting player, who is expected in the Rangers, but as soon as possible.The guy is 20 years old, and he is already one of the best defenders in the Swedish championship – a standard story for local hockey players.

There are not many players from the NHL in the attack, but all of them are of high quality, and the team maintains a balance between talents and plowmen. The guys from the KHL also arrived – Oscar Lindberg from Dynamo, and Ak Bars fans will be able to watch the newcomer Per Lindholm. The expectations from this team are quite obvious – medals. But which ones depend on the Swedish mood.

Czech National Team

You can argue, but the Czechs are the main contender for gold, given the limited staff resources of other teams.They have a decent goalkeeper team with the owner of the Gagarin Cup Shimon Grubets, good defense – all experienced players, and Gaek and Gronek had a good season in the NHL and want to win at least something.

In the attack – everything is also good, even if you do not take into account the landing forces from the NHL. Kovar for the level of this World Cup is more than okay, Sekach mocked the Russian national team at the last stage of the Eurotour, and hooligans like Lenz and Zogorny are ready to run a lot and get under the skin of their rivals. In general, if the Czechs take gold, do not be surprised – they are ready for it.

Russian national team

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Perhaps this is the weakest attack in many, many years. It is not very clear who will be the leader, it is not very clear whether the guys from the KHL are ready to be in the first roles – even formally the leading three raises very big questions. A bunch of Shalunov – Okulov dragged CSKA, but will they go with Barabanov?

But the defense is the best in the tournament. The quality of the defender who drove up from the NHL noticeably outweighs the selection of players from the opponents – so there is a chance to finally see the dominant Nikita Zadorov.

This is the first major tournament for Valery Bragin, and the Russian national team has been sitting without gold since 2014 – the pressure will surely be colossal, but the national team does not have serious resources to cope with this pressure this time. Perhaps it’s for the best – the coaching staff can arrange rallying courses that haven’t worked very well with the NHL stars. In general, it will be interesting.

Switzerland and Germany

Two teams that could theoretically intervene in the showdown of nominal favorites, drink blood or even make a sensation.

The Swiss recruited fighters from the domestic championship, added the NHL fighters Khishir and Mayer to them, after which they lined up and moved in unison towards the medals. And, to be honest, Switzerland can lay claim to gold – it has a strong domestic league, the national team produces a stable level of competition against the top, so this tournament may well turn out to be a chance of a lifetime. I wish Nashville would fly out quickly – and Roman Yossi arrived!

The Germans have a simpler composition, but there are a couple of very interesting young people who cannot be followed.These are Peterka, who played very well at the MFM, Lucas Reichel (he is actively called “Chicago”) and Moritz Seider – potentially one of the strongest German defenders for many years. So there is every chance of seeing a very funny hockey. And if the Germans suddenly intervene in the medal showdown, it will be very interesting.

Yegor Paraskun

staff and priorities of the new US administration – Valdai Club

After leaving government, many members of the future administration have moved into the private sector in the Washington “revolving door” tradition and are now returning to the White House with the baggage of close ties to the companies they worked for or represented.So, Jake Sullivan, collaborating with Macro Advisory Partners , defended the interests of Uber and Lyft in negotiations with the California government when discussing legislation to protect the rights of the so-called . Tony Blinken co-founded WestExec , which consulted IT companies wishing to provide services to the public sector.Former employees of the largest technology companies fill less visible but equally significant positions in various committees and working groups where specific policy initiatives will be drafted. Four members of the future administration at once (Wally Adeyemo, Brian Dees, Mike Donilon and Mike Pyle) have connections with BlackRock – the largest player in the global financial market, which manages $ 7.8 trillion. In January 2020, the management of BlackRock announced a revision of the investment strategy and a rejection of investments in companies associated with environmental risks.This underpinning of policy with concrete business interests will further spur more ambitious and proactive action by the future climate administration.

The abundant representation of the technological and financial sectors in the administration of the Democrats, on the one hand, is not surprising, given that they constitute the American elite, largely formed and strengthened thanks to the processes of globalization, on the other hand, it reduces the likelihood of critical reflection on the imbalances that have arisen in the American economy and society during this time. and the adoption of overdue reforms to break IT monopolies and regulate Wall Street.

Despite the large number of “old faces” in the next administration, the “return to normalcy” promised by Joe Biden during the presidential campaign may prove to be a daunting task.

The fact is that in the past four years the world has not stood still, and issues that the Obama administration could afford not to notice have become topical on the agenda. Perhaps the most obvious example of such transformations is the country’s consensus on the need to revise relations with China.Under the influence of this consensus, a mechanism was launched to create an institutional and legislative framework for confronting Beijing, which embraced the entire US state apparatus. In addition to an unprecedented number of bills affecting China (336 such bills have been introduced since 2018, 12 of which have become laws), the 2021 defense budget is funding the Pacific Containment Initiative, and Congress has undertaken major reforms to foreign investment controls ( FIRRMA ) and export of sensitive technologies ( ECRA ).Although the PRC is not directly mentioned in them, the general context of the debate during the adoption of these bills was clearly anti-Chinese. Unlike the political attitudes that change with each new administration, such mechanisms are extremely inertial. Biden may soften the tone of US-China relations, but he will be forced to stay within the given framework.

In addition, Obama administration officials are returning to Washington in a weaker position. If in 2008 the Democrats broke into the White House on the wave of popularity of the young and promising Senator Barack Obama, now the same people come to power in the status of the “lesser of two evils” under the slogan “nothing will fundamentally change.”Progressives, who voted not so much for Biden as against Trump, promised from the early days of the new administration to pressure the party leadership to push forward social reforms. The practical implementation of these threats was not long in coming, and in December Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont, threatening to block the adoption of the budget, achieved the inclusion of direct payments to the population in the package of economic assistance.

The minimal Democratic preponderance in both houses of Congress increases the room for maneuver of the future administration, allowing, for example, to appoint judges, determine the legislative agenda, or simplify the task of approving candidatures.At the same time, however, only one Democrat in the Senate will be enough to sabotage the vote, which means that no large-scale or long-term initiatives should be expected. Most likely, in the next two years in US foreign policy, we will see a lot of “agreements” ( accord ), “action plans” and “roadmaps” to avoid the need to ratify international treaties.

Finally, Biden’s presidency will begin amid deep social divisions and economic crises, which the new administration will have to spend significant political capital to manage.

Despite the massive campaign against Trump by the American media and digital platforms, he received 11 million more votes in 2020 than in 2016, and, despite constant accusations of racism, expanded his base to include national minorities.

Publications of employees in the media – Anna Khovanskaya. Vedomosti, Extra Jus: The Weakest Authority

On September 19, the Constitutional Court began hearing the case at the request of retired judge Sergei Panchenko.The background to the complaint is as follows: in August 2004, the chairman of the garrison military court of Rostov-on-Don, Sergei Panchenko, made a number of decisions in favor of military pensioners. Seeing in Panchenko’s decisions great damage to the treasury (it was about collecting pension debts), the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in 2010 appealed to the Supreme Qualification Collegium of Judges (VKKS) and received permission to initiate a criminal case against a judge under article of the Criminal Code for making deliberately unjust solutions. Panchenko appealed against the decision of the VKKS, the prosecutor’s office and the investigating authorities in all courts and, after receiving refusals, appealed to the Constitutional Court.The essence of the complaint is that such criminal prosecution is a method of out-of-court review of the case. If the judicial act has not been canceled (and the committee prepares a request and initiation of a case in relation to an uncanceled decision), then it remains valid. The former judge demands protection from outside interference in the affairs of justice in accordance with the principle of separation of powers.

The issue of external control over the judiciary is highly controversial. According to Art. 305 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – for deliberately unjust decisions – we are almost never tried.For example, in 2008 there were only two such cases, in 2009 – one, in 2010 – six (and, note, not a single judge suffered significant punishment: one of the convicts in 2010 got off with a fine, four – with a conditional term, one more fell under the amnesty). At the same time, Russia remains the record holder for the number of complaints to Strasbourg about unjust decisions. In 2010 alone, the European Court of Human Rights received more than 14,300 complaints from Russia. It would seem that from a pragmatic point of view, the judiciary needs controllers from supervising departments, since judges are not in a position to call themselves to account.

But where it comes to the very basis of the structure of the state and society, pragmatism may not be the best policy. Let me remind you of the scandalous presidential elections in the United States in 2000. Then, due to machine counting, 1,500 votes were lost (torn, unpunched ballots) cast for Al Gore. The Democratic Party demanded a manual recount of all ballots in Florida, appealing to the state supreme court. In court, the case was declared unsolvable, because it created a national precedent.The question was sent to the US Supreme Court. The principles of the 200-year electoral system were under threat.

While the Supreme Court trial was underway, the formally victorious George W. Bush was preparing to take over as president. Meanwhile, Gore, in the event of a victory in court, risked becoming a destroyer of the main principle of exercising power in a democratic state – its legitimacy, as well as the symbol of the US electoral system – the institution of electors. Therefore, Gore’s team withdrew their demands, agreeing with defeat, and the US Supreme Court ruled to recognize the results of the machine counting as final.

When discussing what is more important – justice or security, one should not forget that the judiciary, which is constitutionally entitled to control the executive and legislative branches of government, is the weakest in terms of real resources of influence. It has no army, no weapons, no direct support from the people, no money, like the executive or legislative. The authority of this power is built only on the general agreement to obey it. But what kind of authority can be if the door of the deliberation room can be thrown open by a man in a leather jacket: “Who is the judge here? To the exit!” So judges are shallow, make compromise decisions, are afraid of everything, listen attentively to the intonation of politicians and court presidents.From this it becomes disgusting and dreary.

We all really miss the legitimacy, if you will, even the sacredness of our arbiters. The symbolism of their black robes. The right to assess a judicial act by investigators is, in essence, a public vassalization of the judicial institution, filed under the guise of a struggle for our interests with you. But when it comes to important, landmark decisions, the independence and authority of the court may turn out to be much more critical for our own interests than any considerations of momentary benefit.

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Medals are close: Russia and the United States will compete for a place in the MFM final | Articles

The departure of the national teams of Canada and Sweden from the youth ice hockey world championship makes the confrontation between Russia and the United States a hidden final. Most experts say this before the semifinals of the tournament in Vancouver.

On the night of January 2–3, Russia defeated Slovakia in the quarterfinals (8: 3). Earlier, the Americans passed the Czech Republic (3: 1).Even before these two games, there were two sensations. First, the winner of one of the groups, the Swedish national team, lost to Switzerland (0: 2). And then the hosts of the tournament, the Canadians, unexpectedly fell – they were defeated by the Finnish team in overtime (1: 2).

“I think these failures of Canada and Sweden make Russia and the United States the favorites of the tournament, and their match will most likely determine the winner,” Dustin Boyd, the world champion among youth teams of 2006, striker of the KHL of Astana “Barys”, shared with Izvestia …- Now, in terms of the quality of the game and the composition, these are the two best teams. Of course, in the meetings with Switzerland or Finland, surprises may await them, but if the Russians and Americans can avoid underestimating their rivals, some of them will be waiting for the MFM gold.

Equal chances

Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals from second place in the group, losing only in overtime to Sweden (4: 5). At the same time, the Americans showed character, leveling the score in regulation time after the Scandinavians took 4: 1 lead. Russia was the first in its group.She managed to win all the meetings, including the final one against Canada – Valery Bragin’s wards were stronger with a score of 2: 1.

– It will be a very tough match, but I am sure that Bragin will set up the team as much as possible, his staff will analyze in detail all the strengths and weaknesses of the Americans, – said in a conversation with Izvestia the world champion among youth teams in 2011, the forward of Moscow Spartak Artem Voronin. – I am sure that our guys will have chances, and if they play as collected and efficiently as possible, as with Canada, then you can go to the final and fight there for gold.

The Russian national team has not won the MFM since 2011. Then, under the leadership of Bragin in Buffalo, the first victory in the tournament was won in eight years. A year later, under the guidance of the same coach, the silver was won. In 2013 and 2014, the Russian youth team, led by Mikhail Varnakov, won bronze medals twice. In 2015 and 2016, Bragin, who returned to the team, led her to silver medals, and in 2017 won bronze with her. Only a year ago, Russia was left off the podium, having been eliminated in the quarterfinals against the US team.

“It’s hard to say how much stronger or weaker this team is than ours,” said Artem Voronin. – I read and hear that the current squad is compared to the MFM team in Buffalo. I only fully watched the match with Canada, and it shows that the guys have a chance to win gold. Let them succeed – we haven’t been the first in such a tournament for a long time, it’s time to take the championship. It will be a great joy for the whole country, a great gift for the holidays.

The victory over Canada in the group was especially notable for the fact that Russia had just met Switzerland a day earlier (7: 4), while the hosts of the tournament had a rest for two days.Despite the fact that in the second and third periods our team was mainly on the defensive, due to its nature, it managed to score the winning puck and retain the victory, and then hit the lightest rival in the quarterfinals Slovakia and save strength before the semifinals. At the same time, the match with Canada reminded many of the strong-willed victories of Bragin’s team in the gold Buffalo-2011 – in overtime of the quarterfinals with Finland (5: 4), in shootouts in the semifinals over Sweden (4: 3) and in the main time of the final with Canada (5: 3 ), when the Russians lost after two periods with a score of 0: 3.

– Perhaps sometimes it is even better if the pause is less than that of the opponent – you stay in good shape, – added Voronin. – In 2011 we constantly had tough opponents – in the quarterfinals, in the semifinals, and in the final. Also, we were constantly in good shape, and our team came up more collected. At the same time, we had less strength, so we concentrated on playing more reliably and realizing any moment. In the match with Canada, the current national team played hockey, somewhat similar to ours eight years ago.

Goalkeeper confidence

The meeting with Canada was a benefit for goalkeeper Petr Kochetkov. The 19-year-old goalkeeper also saved some dangerous shots against Slovakia. At the same time, at the group stage, Bragin did not put him on some of the games, but Daniil Tarasov.

“I think the search for the main goalkeeper has already ended – Kochetkov will play the decisive matches if there are no excesses,” ex-goalkeeper of the USSR national team, Olympic champion-1972 Alexander Pashkov told Izvestia. – In general, I am a supporter of having a clear main goalkeeper at such a tournament, but I don’t really understand such a rotation.But now it is obvious that Kochetkov, with his confident play, proved the right to be the first, so his replacement is possible only in case of some excesses during the last two games.

Two sensations

If Sweden’s defeat in the MFM quarterfinals was easily explained by the loss of several leading hockey players, as well as the excellent organization of Switzerland’s game, Canada’s loss still confuses observers. The hosts of the tournament were leading the score until the last minute (1: 0), but at the very end of regular time, a shot from outside the goal of Eeli Tolvanen and a rebound of the puck from the goalkeeper allowed the Finns to transfer the match into overtime.There, Canada failed to score a bullet, and then one of its hockey players broke a stick when hitting an empty corner. After the episode, a few seconds passed until the winning goal of Suomi.

– It is still difficult to say what happened in these last minutes, – said Dustin Boyd. – Canada completely controlled the match, but one mistake allowed Finland to return to the game. One can only complain about the defeat against Russia in the group, which forced in the quarterfinals to play with such an unpredictable opponent, on whose side there was also luck – in another way I cannot explain the moment with the broken stick.

The Russia-USA semi-final will take place at midnight. Switzerland and Finland will be on the ice in four hours. The match for third place and the final will take place on the night of January 6.

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Second match of the Olympic men’s volleyball tournament in Tokyo, the Russian national team early in the morning on Monday, July 26, 2021 , won 3: 1 against the USA national team.The fight was rather difficult and difficult for our guys, but they achieved victory and are now moving on with peace of mind in the Olympiad tournament.

Speaking about the reasons for the success in the fight against the Americans, our volleyball player Dmitry Volkov confessed. He said that the Russians acted together and as a team. This helped us:

– Won against a good team due to character, cohesion and team interactions. Each set was stubborn, the fight was a point in person.At the end of the fourth set, our serve fell, we added on the block and won an important victory, – Dmitry Volkov said in an interview with the ROC press service.

But the head coach of the Russian national team Tuomas Sammelvuo spoke out after the fight with the Americans about the outcome of the meeting, saying that the fight against the United States was a test:

– Won 3: 1 against a very strong team that shows very good volleyball, so of course we are very happy. We can talk about technique and tactics, physical preparation, but even before the start of the tournament we said that in these games everything will be decided … one point there, one here.We have to live in the moment, try to be the best version of ourselves in these moments, endure the difficult moments that we had today in the third and fourth games. But the guys were able to pull themselves together, draw out the endings of the games, – said our coach in an interview with Match TV.

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The nervous tense ending of the duel with the US team allowed the Russians to achieve victory. Our coach said that the swing in the final was not bad. And this allows you to recharge with emotions.Now we need to rest:

– It’s cool to be here at times like this. I just try to watch what is happening on the set, make decisions and have to be very attentive. Of course, there are emotions inside, but you need to restrain them so that your head is clean. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. You need to calm down, let your emotions subside, and the players have a rest.

The next meeting with the Russian national team is the day after tomorrow, July 28, 2021. Our team will meet with the Brazilian national team. After that, it will remain to play two matches in the group stage.July 30 – against France, and then on August 1, the last match with Tunisia.

Recall that the Tokyo Olympics were originally supposed to take place from July 24 to August 9, 2020. However, all competitions have been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic. In Tokyo, the Russian national team is represented by 335 athletes who take part in 33 types of programs.