Growing up, Gaucher’s disease hindered Adam Slone’s ability to play many sports. The disease – caused by a buildup of fatty substances in organs like the spleen and liver – creates a variety of issues like abdominal complaints...
The CEO of Beat the Streets New England, Bior Guigni believes there is power in the lessons wrestling can teach you. Wrestling in both high school and in college, she was a trailblazer in the sport that was predominantly male. The...
Do you remember your first uniform? This week, I invited a few SquadLocker teammates on the podcast for a discussion around a vital part of a team’s identity – uniforms. The panel consisted of SquadLocker’s Marketing Director and...
The youngest of six kids, David Kotowski discovered his passion for lacrosse by playing with his older brother, Matt, and his friends. Dave lived in a single-parent home and was subjected to abuse that left him troubled and on a...
As Coach Dave Steckel stepped into his first job as a 6th grade teacher at Governor Mifflin Junior High, he was eager for the opportunity to teach and shape young minds. In the teacher’s lounge between classes and after school, the...
After graduating high school with 9 varsity letters, Natalie Hummel attended Colorado State University and joined the women’s volleyball team. A coaching shakeup in her sophomore year saw Natalie go from benchwarmer to starter. The...
Back when Michael Worden was a kid, soccer wasn’t a mainstream sport. With no MLS and no FIFA, it wasn’t as commonplace for American youth as it is today. Mike’s affinity for soccer started at an early age after befriending some...
When I say sports rivalry what do you think of? Most teams that jump to mind are the Red Sox & Yankees, Celtics & Lakers, the Packers & Bears – you’re not thinking of high school lacrosse. Since joining the RIIL in 2009, my...
Growing up a multi-sport athlete, Sarah Albus was no stranger to competition. From gymnastics to volleyball to downhill skiing – she did it all! But the soccer field is where Sarah found her footing, winning two SEC championships at...
Not everyone’s a winner. Those who strive and work hard, they become winners. Those who lose, they learn from their losses – and if they’re motivated because they really want that particular win – they’ll work for it. As long as...