I'VE GOT SOME THOUGHTS - A lacrosse blog with Coach Brandon Childs

Brandon Childs
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In this blog Coach Childs will share his thoughts on the game of lacrosse. The "I've Got Some Thoughts" blog will include story telling from the past, debating current topics within the game, and a look into the future of our great sport! We hope you enjoy!

Episodes

  1. 01/11/2023

    Post #9 - The Legacy of Coach Bill Tierney

    In this post I take a look at the legacy of Bill Tierney. In high school I was fortunate to be coached by a Princeton Tiger and his influence still impacts me today. Its crazy to think about how far Coach Tierney's impact extends both in and outside the game of lacrosse! I hope you enjoy!

    10 min

  2. 01/04/2023

    Post #8 My Top Lacrosse Moment From 2022

    2022 was a great year filled with a ton of unforgettable memories. My top lacrosse memory from 2022 came at Suburu Park and the PLL Championship Game. Seldom do I get to attend a lacrosse game as simply a fan. oN THIS DAY i was just a dad with his family enjoying the best lacrosse has to offer. I hope you enjoy!

    10 min

  3. 12/28/2022

    My Grade Report For The Team USA Selections

    In the post, I am going to give the coaching staff from Team USA a position by position grade report. Selecting Team USA is an incredibly hard task. Most seem to think you can't go wrong but I think that you can. Read this post to see how I think the coaches did this time around. I hope you enjoy!

    19 min

  4. 12/20/2022

    Post #6 My letter to the NCAA Championships committee

    In this post, I will discuss the unfortunate reality that D3 Lacrosse programs face by being forced to limit their roster during the NCAA Tournament. No matter how you slice it there is nothing positive about not having your whole team together for the biggest games of the year. I hope you enjoy!

    12 min

  5. 12/13/2022

    Post #5 A look back at the IMLCA Convention with gratitude in my heart!

    In this post, I will talk about my weekend in Orlando and the IMLCA Convention. I will put together one compelling case why you should start attending the convention. I left grateful for the many people I spent my weekend with, perhaps most importantly the staffs at CNU and Denison. I hope you enjoy!

    11 min

  6. 12/06/2022

    Post #4 Let's make Youth Lacrosse Better

    In this post, I will discuss ways to improve the youth lacrosse experience. I believe that with 3 major changes, we can build better youth players. This post will focus on just one of those 3 changes and that is the concept that smaller is better. I hope you enjoy!

    12 min

  7. 11/24/2022

    Post #3 A look at who I would select to represent the United States In The Lacrosse World Championships

    I am going to take a deep dive into the selection process for Team USA. I will choose my squad if I was tasked with winning the old medal. I hope You Enjoy!

    21 min

  8. 11/15/2022

    Post #2 The Overnight Lacrosse Camp. My Look Back At Top Star Lacrosse Camp

    In this post I will discuss a simpler time in life. Where you could send your son away for 4 days and he would learn lifelong lessons from the games biggest legends. Sid Jameson, Carl Runk, Jim Staginitta, Hank Janczyk etc. all showed this kid what it took to play college lacrosse. I also came home with a classic Lynchburg t-shirt and a summer job for the next 11 years! I hope you enjoy!

    12 min

  9. 11/08/2022

    Post #1 How did I become a blogger and what the heck am I going to write about?

    In this introductory post. I will discuss my younger years and my love for the sport of lacrosse and writing. After a couple failed attempts at a journalism dream, here I am a Lacrosse blogger! I hope you enjoy!

    6 min
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In this blog Coach Childs will share his thoughts on the game of lacrosse. The "I've Got Some Thoughts" blog will include story telling from the past, debating current topics within the game, and a look into the future of our great sport! We hope you enjoy!

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