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Eamon McAnaney on CityLax, Midseason All Americans, and the Weekend PreviewMarch 31, 2023
We go through my mid season All American ballot before jumping into an interview with the great Eamon McAnaney. We talk through CityLax, its impact in the New York area, growing the game, and ways to get involved. Then, we take a look at the weekend college slate as conference play heats up. |
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Quintessential Lacrosse: Eamon McAnaney (CityLax)The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of CityLax Inc. announced today that Eamon McAnaney, a New Yorker, a current SNY Studio host, a former Notre Dame captain and standout lacrosse defenseman, and previously a veteran lacrosse play-by-play announcer for ESPN, will succeed John Moser as CityLax’s Chief Executive Officer, beginning March 15, 2023. |
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Eamon McAnaney on Growing the Game + PLL Free Agency, NCAA Storylines - Ep. 21March 29, 2023
Eamon McAnaney is a legend of the game and recently started CityLax, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the lives of the students we serve through the game of lacrosse. The crew also chats PLL free agency moves and college lacrosse! |
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CityLax Board Member Britt Brown Featured in US Lacrosse Magazine BLAXERS BLOG: GOALIE TALK WITH BRITT BROWN, MIRA SHANE AND IMANI WESTMay 6, 2020
THU NOV 5 2020 | BRIAN SIMPKINS | COLLEGE PHOTO BY BENJI BEAR US Lacrosse Magazine has partnered with Blaxers Blog to produce a series of stories that illuminate the minority lacrosse experience and promote the accomplishments of those individuals who have defied stereotypes to succeed in the sport. Read more about Blaxers Blog and the content partnership here. Being a successful goalie takes courage and leadership. Black goaltending representation in women’s lacrosse is a rare sight. Brian Simpkins… |
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CityLax + Stars of the PLL Deliver Special Middle School Clinic in HarlemFebruary 3, 2020
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH | 3:30 – 5PM Gratefully, CityLax hosted three of the best players in world from the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) to deliver a free clinic at Harlem’s Pinkerton Boy’s and Girls Club. Kyle Harrison, Tom Schrieber and Matt McMahon. Three of the most decorated players at every level of the game, youth, high-school, top division one programs, the US National Team, and now as professional lacrosse players. They embody all that is good about this game… |
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GAME CHANGER | CityLax is Using Lacrosse As a Pathway to CollegeNovember 22, 2019
By Kathleen Parrish, LAFAYETTE COLLEGE MAGAZINE, FALL 2019 Imagine the composer Leonard Bernstein in khaki shorts and a ball cap on a high school athletic field in Brooklyn. Instead of using a baton to divine a Beethoven sonata from his wind, wood, and brass sections, our Bernstein, AKA John Moser ’83, is using a wooden staff with a netted pocket to produce something just as melodious from a bunch of teenage boys learning the game of lacrosse. “Sticks to the… |
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CityLax is Changing the Face of LacrosseApril 25, 2019
Looking at a college or professional team–or even most high school teams–it’s easy to forget lacrosse’s Native American roots. But ask most people, and they’ll tell you that lacrosse is a “white person sport,” judging from the lack of diversity on the field. However, that’s a quality that is slowly but surely changing, due to the efforts of groups such as US Lacrosse, the NYC PSAL, and CityLax. Part of CityLax’s mission to grow the game is of course… |
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“Just a Kid from the Bronx” | Prep Sports ZoneJanuary 22, 2019
“The Bronx has never really been a hotbed for lacrosse players, but a lot has changed since I initially started playing lacrosse in the third grade. With the help of organizations like CityLax, the sport is growing tremendously in the schools and communities of the five boroughs.” Prep Sports Zone |
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“Lacrosse Casts Its Net Farther From the Coast, and Pulls In New Recruits” | The New York TimesMay 14, 2018
“When I first started playing, I could barely do a push-up or look someone in the eye,” said Khan, now a solid 5-foot-9, 185-pounder. “Now I have options and know that there are even more out there.” The New York Times |
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“Cradle of Education: How CityLax is using Lacrosse to Develop Better Students” | UpMetrics: Data For GoodApril 27, 2018
“We had a young lady, who is still in college now, who told us the story of her freshman and sophomore year in high school—she lived in a car for the first two years of high school. She’s now on a four-year scholarship to play college lacrosse.” UpMetrics: Data For Good https://medium.com/upmetrics-data-for-good/cradle-of-education-how-citylax-is-using-lacrosse-to-develop-better-students-6d4461c302cf |
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“Spreading the lacrosse gospel” | The SpiritApril 16, 2018
“Twelve years ago, only six high schools in the New York City Public Athletic League (PSAL) had varsity lacrosse teams — four in Staten Island. This was when Matty Levine, former All-American goalie at Williams College and passionate promoter of the game, started on his mission to spread the lacrosse gospel among public school and primarily minority youth.” The Spirit http://www.westsidespirit.com/local-news/20180416/spreading-the-lacrosse-gospel |
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“Matty Levine ’74 Brings Lacrosse Opportunities to Inner City Youth” | The Williams RecordFebruary 14, 2018
“In my life, I was so fortunate to have had coaches and teachers that gave me the gifts of lacrosse and a Williams education,” Levine said. “Everything I do involving lacrosse today is my way of trying to pass along these gifts to young people, so they may hopefully gain similar opportunities in life that I have had.” The Williams Record |
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“Cornell Lacrosse’s Seibald ’09, Pannell ’13 Strive to ‘Grow the Game’” | The Cornell Daily SunNovember 2, 2016
“Long a popular sport in the suburbs of New York, lacrosse never really gained much popularity in the city itself, according to Max Seibald. Through his volunteer work with CityLax, Seibald is trying to change that.” The Cornell Daily Sun |
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“CityLax Hosts Notre Dame Day of Lacrosse in NYC” | Lacrosse All StarsOctober 11, 2016
“Student-athletes and coaches from all five boroughs made the trek to Cardinal Spellman HS in the Bronx for a day of free clinics, led by Head Coach Kevin Corrigan and Notre Dame’s Men’s Lacrosse Team.” Lacrosse All Stars |
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“From Hardship to Hope: A Lacrosse Journey” | US LacrosseJune 23, 2016
“I feel that even though my life has been filled with hardship, I have become a stronger and more determined young woman. Nothing will stop me from fulfilling my dreams because CityLax was there for me.” US Lacrosse |
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“South Bronx Lacrosse: Highbridge Green School” | Lacrosse All StarsMay 24, 2016
“To get the program started at Highbridge I contacted CityLax. They helped guide me through the launch process, and generously donated 30 helmets to our cause.” Lacrosse All Stars |
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“‘Time, Room, Bullseye Podcast’ with Eamon McAnaney” | Lacrosse MagazineMay 10, 2016
M“In New York City, Levine talks about how there are now 52 boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse programs in the city limits.” Lacrosse Magazine |
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“CityLax Gala 2016 Recap: Growing The Game in NYC” | Lacrosse All StarsApril 27, 2016
“It was a huge night of lacrosse, and hardly anything but the sport was discussed. For anyone in NYC who loves lacrosse and has never been to a CityLax Gala, you are really missing out!” Lacrosse All Stars |
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“CityLax Donates 625 Helmets To NYC Public Schools” | Lacrosse All StarsJanuary 5, 2016
“…CityLax stepped up its efforts yet again and donated over 625 brand new Cascade Lacrosse helmets to New York City’s Public School Athletics League…” Lacrosse All Stars |
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“John Adams High School Student Earns Division 1 Athletic Scholarship” | Queens ChronicleDecember 18, 2015
“…This marks a historical accomplishment, as Joanna becomes the first female student-athlete from John Adams High School to attain a Division I athletic scholarship…” Queens Chronicle |
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“RKA lacrosse’s first season ends on a high note” | The Riverdale PressMay 14, 2015
“…Hirsh was quick to credit RKA Principal Lori Omara, CityLax, an organization that funds fledgling lacrosse programs, and the PSAL for helping create and fund the Tigers’ program…” The Riverdale Press |
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“RKA lacrosse overcomes hurdles in first season” | The Riverdale PressMay 7, 2015
“…An organization called CityLax that funds new teams was willing to give some funding to the PSAL to try and pay for the coaching hours and things of that nature. They were also willing to give us some extra equipment…” The Riverdale Press |
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“McAnaney: Lacrosse’s New York State of Mind?” | Lax MagazineApril 24, 2015
“…When Mat Levine started CityLax 10 years ago there were six varsity lacrosse teams in the public school system. This spring there are 24 boys teams and 26 girls teams…” Lax Magazine |
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“CityLax, Israel Lacrosse Spread Warm Messages On A Cold Saturday” | NY Sports DayMarch 31, 2015
“…’Many of these kids on the field didn’t even know about lacrosse a few years ago, so being able to put them together to learn from some of these guys who have excelled is pretty special,’ said LICHS coach, Joe Houghton…” NY Sports Day |
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CITYLAX FOUNDER, MAT LEVINE, RECEIVES INNAUGURAL US LACROSSE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDFebruary 19, 2015
US Lacrosse has named Jacquelin ‘Jackie’ Pitts and Mat Levine as its inaugural recipients of the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding career contributions and impact to the sport of lacrosse. |
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“Balls to the Wall: Inside New York City’s Thriving Lacrosse Culture” | GawkerAugust 12, 2014
“…’You’re walking through Bushwick and you see a kid who doesn’t look like a prep school kid or a banker, and he’s carrying around a lacrosse stick,’…” Gawker |
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“Stick, Ball, Breakthrough” | New York TimesSeptember 27, 2013
“…across New York City, the image of lacrosse is shifting. Nonprofit groups have been attracting a racially and economically diverse population to play a sport, created by Native Americans, that has long been associated with elite prep schools and colleges.” New York Times |
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“CityLax Holding the Door Open” | Lacrosse MagazineFebruary 28, 2012
“It started with Levine sitting down with the Department of Education and then several principals and athletic directors at PSAL schools. The first institution to show interest in adding lacrosse to the curriculum was A. Phillip Randolph High School in Harlem.” Lacrosse Magazine |
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“Wall Street’s Tremors Leave Harlem Shaken” | New York TimesOctober 7, 2008
“Since 2005, the group, heavily supported by financial industry employees who grew up playing the game, has persuaded the city’s Department of Education to start lacrosse teams around the city, including in two Harlem public high schools, where most students had never heard of the sport.” New York Times |
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“Carrying a Big Stick to Harlem” | New York TimesFebruary 26, 2006
“They stare at the stick and ask, ‘What sport is that?’ Drayton said. ‘I tell them it’s a game called lacrosse, and if they knew how to play it, they would probably enjoy it.’” New York Times |
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