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>> POCKETS & SOCKETS
It started with a bug bite. After losing his hands and feet four years ago due to complications from a rare immune defi ciency,12-year-old quadruple amputee Mikey Stolzenberg continues to defy odds on the lacrosse fi eld. By Walter Villa
44 >> CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Recruiting is the lifeblood of college lacrosse. Coaches want players. Players want assurance. Parents want scholarships. Club teams, showcase events and camps want to turn a profi t. It’s a vicious cycle spinning out of control. Can the system be fi xed? Some college coaches want the NCAA to intercede. “High school coaches should be standing at the NCAA’s door with pitchforks,” Drexel’s Brian Voelker said. “We are not going to stop ourselves.” By Joel Censer
56 >> FORMULA FOR CINDERELLA Towson in 2001, Navy in 2004, Massachusetts in 2006, Delaware in 2007,
Notre Dame in 2010 and Denver in 2011. They captured our hearts and imaginations with NCAA fi nal four appearances that were equal parts thrilling and unexpected. But what makes a potential dark horse shine under the glare of postseason pressure? Recent Cinderella stories have produced common threads that can be applied to some current candidates. By Gary Lambrecht
60 >> MLL SEASON PREVIEW Unleash the Hounds! With a roster as good as any in Major League Lacrosse and
a front offi ce that has positioned it for success, Charlotte invited LM to training camp for a glimpse. Plus, Corey McLaughlin answers fi ve burning questions that will defi ne how the 2012 MLL season unfolds. MVP candidates? Best offseason moves? New coaches? Breakthrough players? Rookies? We’ve got you covered. By David Scott and Corey McLaughlin
A Publication of US Lacrosse January 2012 >> LACROSSE MAGAZINE 5
FROM TOP: ©STOLZENBERG FAMILY; ©JOHN STROHSACKER; ©MATT AND JOHN RISLEY; ©PEYTON WILLIAMS
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