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Join us for another middle school clinic! We had a great group and turnout last time, and we can’t wait to get back out there. Sign up today as spots are limited!

Really great pearls of wisdom here for all of us!

In honor of my 43rd birthday, I give you 44 of the most important lessons I’ve learned so far (1 for each year plus 1 for good luck).

1. Don't borrow anxiety from the future.
2. Your biggest enemy is you.
3. You can either make changes or make excuses.
4. Choose people who choose you.
5. Nachos and tacos make almost anything better.
6. Make time to rest and recharge—it won't just happen magically.
7. Perfection is a myth.
8. You are not responsible for other people's happiness.
9. Never underestimate the power of an unexpected text or phone call.
10. You don't have to fight every battle.

11. It's OK to not be OK.
12. Closure does not exist.
13. Real friends don't keep score.
14. Don't give other people's opinions of you more attention than they deserve.
15. Sometimes you just have to feel your feelings.
16. Don't drink cheap tequila.
17. You can hear a lot by listening to the silence.
18. An authentic life requires vulnerability and risk.
19. Your mistakes do not define you—how you correct them does.
20. Real is better than perfect.

21. Time doesn't heal all wounds.
22. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone is to just listen.
23. The best investment to make is in yourself.
24. Parenting teenagers is equal parts trying to hold on and trying to let go.
25. It’s OK to be proud of yourself.
26. Your worth is not determined by others.
27. People will treat you how you let them treat you.
28. A little bit of kindness can make a lot of impact.
29. What you think you know about someone's situation is never the full story.
30. It's OK to walk away from toxicity.

31. Not everyone is going to like you—and it's OK.
32. Life's uncomfortable moments can be where we grow the most.
33. Self-care is not selfish.
34. No is a complete sentence.
35. Sometimes the best way to create space for your teen to talk with you is to get in the car and drive with them
36. When you seek approval from everyone else, you lose sight of the real you.
37. When in doubt, reach out.
38. There is beauty in the simple.
39. You have to look for the glimmers of hope—always.
40. Celebrate the little moments—they become the big moments.

41. Lean into the things that scare you.
42. It's OK to ask for help.
43. Don't believe the lies your depression and anxiety tell you.
44. We all are works in progress.

Shared with permission from Changing Perspectives with Jenni Brennan

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Congratulations to all of the incredible student-athletes listed here! Love to see so many familiar names. So well-deserved!!

2022 USA Lacrosse Girls’ High School Awards SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse today announced the 2022 girls’ players and coaches honored through its high school recognition program. The recognition program includes Coach of the Year awards and for players, All-America, All-Academic, and the Jackie Pitts Award. A USA Lacrosse All-American is a p...

Congratulations, Annie Dyson, on graduating from ! We are so proud of you for your tremendous career with and excited that you will be doing small group and private sessions this June every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Sign up online today!

This resonates with me and so many of the incredible moms I have met over the past 15 years coaching. Love the message.

This is 𝘮𝘺 post.

Has been for years.

I’ve held this spot sacred, watching you play for so long.

Yet as you grow older, I find myself mourning the day I‘ll finally have to give it up.

I’ve worn a path here, pacing back and forth with worry.

I’ve packed the Earth here, jumping up and down with excitement.

I’ve found friends here, locking arms so tight that they’ve become bonded like family.

I’ve made room in my heart for teammates here, cheering as if they were my own children.

I’ve learned to respect, to love, and to offer grace here, for everyone on the other side of the fence.

And the thought of leaving here… it’s sending a strike straight through my heart.

But here in this spot, I’ve also learned, it’s not about me.

From the moment I signed you up, I’ve had to start learning to let you go.

Because this game, it belongs to you.

Where years ago, my voice may have been the loudest here on the sidelines, now yours is the one that can be heard ringing across the field.

Where I once was the one offering encouragement, you’re now the one patting backs and raising spirits.

Where I believed I knew your greatest strengths, you’re now flexing your talents where you know they’ll shine.

Where you once only looked to me for direction, you’re now focused solely on coaches, teammates and officials.

And as much as I sit here wallowing in the self-pity of who I’ll be without this game… I know it’s more about who you have become because of it.

Being the mother of an athlete means holding this post empathically and letting go humbly.

It’s about learning to be a good sport.

And it’s about understanding and respecting your place. Your position. Your role. And mine.

It’s about loving the game, regardless of if you advance to the next round.

Not always easy. But it’s finally starting to sink it.

I may not be ready to leave this post where I’ve watched over you for so long.

I may not be ready for this next season of life.

But because of this game.

I know you are. ♥️

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms and mother figures. Grateful to know you and to learn from you. Have a wonderful day!

Please join Coach Sarah Walsh at this Saturday from 2-6 pm to raise a glass and raise some funds to support the Ireland Women’s National Lacrosse team. Ireland is set to compete in the 2022 World Lacrosse World Championship in Towson, Md from June 29-July 9. Come enjoy music by 40 Thieves, drink specials, stick raffle, and amazing silent auction items. A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the silent auction and who has donated to support so far. We are so grateful for you! All donations are tax-deductible through Ireland Lacrosse North America. Hope to see you Saturday! Bring your family and friends…you won’t want to miss it. Link for auctions in bio.

Every day feels like , but a special shout out to all of the strong, confident, inspiring women and girls around the world. Grateful every day to be able to coach incredible young women and to work with women who are the best mentors and friends around.

Great squad today for this week’s high school Saturday session. Love their energy and intensity! So fun to work with talented players from all around the DMV. Can’t wait til next week!

It’s hard to express how incredibly proud I am of Molly Dougherty. I am not only proud of her for the legacy she will leave at JMU Lacrosse, but more importantly the person and role model she has become. Good luck “chasing the feeling” and achieving your goals, Molly! We are all cheering for you!

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