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This newsletter is published & distributed by US Lacrosse as a resource for parents of US Lacrosse members.
Here's What's In The News:
Boys and Girls:
Similarities and Differences in Sports
Introduction by Sara Noon with excerpts from Dr. Ginsburg’s book Whose Game is it Anyway?
When I got to this chapter in Dr. Ginsburg’s book, Whose Game is it, Anyway?, I was totally engaged. With two boys and two girls ranging in ages from elementary to high school, I was a sponge for how boys and girls as athletes mature differently. What I found very interesting in this chapter was how weighted it was toward girls, as they have many more challenges as athletes — the social desire to be lean and slim, but the athletic need for power and strength. My oldest, a girl, I am hoping, has made it safely through the body-conscious stage of adolescence. She outgrew me in 7th grade, which worried me as girls focus so much on size as Dr. Ginsburg points out. But I believe she has learned that her height and strength are critical assets as an athlete. My boys are just hitting adolescence, so I have yet to fully experience that phase of muscle mass and “six pack abs” as Dr. Ginsburg calls it. Whether you have a boy or girl, please read on as there is so much for us to learn as parents to better help and support our children as athletes.
Gender Differences: Nature vs. Nurture
When you compare large groups of boys and girls in athletics, some general differences can be found — boys tend to be more aggressive than girls — yet there are exceptions. Some girls are extremely intent on competition and, in contrast, some boys are gentle and docile. On the whole, however, girls tend to me more in tune with one another emotionally; they demonstrate higher levels of empathy. When this trait is deployed well, girls can be very helpful to one another on the athletic field. Yet girls also tend to be crueler to one another emotionally. Boys for the most part do not develop strong emotional bonds like girls do; they rely less on this type of connection to feel good about themselves or to perform well.
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by Dr. Ginsburg
Send your question to US Lacrosse
QUESTION: I have a girl who is a really good player but she never shoots the ball because she is worried that she is going to upset her teammates. She cares more about being liked than being good. Is this normal? What do I do?
ANSWER: It is not uncommon for girls to place higher value on their relationships with teammates than on their individual performance. Girls are more relational in nature. Some theorists believe that this interpersonal style dates back to the earliest of times when women collaborated to care for children and elderly members of the tribe while their male counterparts took greater risks through hunting and protecting the tribe from outsiders.
Click here to read the entire answer by Dr. Ginsburg >>
Dr. Ginsburg co-directs the Massachusetts General Hospital Performance and Character Excellence in Sports (PACES) Institute of Sports Psychology.
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The Best Seat in the House
You’ve probably heard that lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country. And, you certainly know that outstanding men’s and women’s officials are instrumental to the sport’s continued growth. But, did you know that each year US Lacrosse trains more than 3,000 new referees and umpires? And, would you have guessed that each year US Lacrosse provides professional development for more than 100 experienced officials? US Lacrosse is committed to the ongoing recruitment, training, and retention of superior officials and will continue to develop innovative programs like the video recruitment ads, the interactive online You Make the Call training videos, the first-of-its kind Introduction to Officiating clinics, the Officials Starter Kit program, and much, much more. But, we need your help to keep pace with the game’s growing demand! So, if you’re ready to put down your program and pick up the whistle, contact us – we’ll provide the training and set you on your way for a fulfilling career in stripes. It’s a great way to take an active role in the game’s development, to earn a few extra dollars on the side, and to get a “front and center” view of the on-field action.
Click here to learn more about US Lacrosse’s Officials Education & Training program. And, click here to contact our Sport Development Department who will connect you to the appropriate local trainers so that you too can take the first steps towards joining the third team on the field!
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US Lacrosse Training Tips: Midfield Interval
by Matt DaSilva
US Lacrosse has partnered with S3 Training to bring you lacrosse conditioning and drills in a series of videos. Here, Rob Slade demonstrates the value of midfield interval training.
Grab your child and take a look at this lacrosse drill together!
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