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Kirst Brothers Lacrosse Newsletter (Week 16)
Energy and Effort! Attitude and Acknowledgement! Together and Toughness!
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May 15, 2025
Good Morning!
We are incredibly excited to be joining you here in Week 16 of the KBL Newsletter. The place keeping you up to date with the latest Kirst Brothers Lacrosse news, clinics and stories in 2025!
CONGRATULATIONS CJ!
10K FOLLOWERS! THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who follows Kirst Brothers Lacrosse on Instagram! We will continue to share our knowledge, passion and love for the game of lacrosse together!
Energy and Effort! Attitude and Acknowledgement! Together and Toughness!
The LAST KBL “Monday Night Lights” Sixes
Check out KBL Sixes this spring on Monday Night’s in Bernardsville, N.J.
With the recent addition of lights to the Polo Grounds Turf, we are so fired up to be hosting sixes training for age groups (7-10) and (11-14)!
Click below to register for the LAST KBL Sixes event, Monday May 19th:
KBL / KSG “Summer Kickoff” NJ Training 6/1
We are so fired up to partner and join the Kavanagh brothers in coaching the next generation of dreamers in this “Summer Kickoff” training event. This session will be led by Kirst and Kavanagh Brothers, Connor, Colin, Cole, CJ, Caden, Brendan, Pat and Chris.
In a high intensity lacrosse play day, the Kirst and Kavanagh brothers will go into the details and fundamentals of scoring, passing, catching, defending and saving the ball. This setting will maximize players’ stick skills developing strengths and improving weaknesses. High intensity games will be used to challenge and increase creativity as well as deception when shooting.
Click below to register for the KBL / KSG “Summer Kickoff” NJ Training 6/1:
2025 KBL DAY CAMP - Polo Grounds, Bernardsville, NJ - (June 30th - July 2nd)
We are excited to announce the 2025 KBL Day Camp at the Polo Grounds in Bernardsville, N.J. from June 30th to July 2nd for age groups (7-10) and (11-14)!
Sessions are created for each age bracket and will be tailored to all participants. Sessions are designed to help players of all skill levels improve, so don’t worry about skill gaps or potential inexperience.
Click below to register for the 2025 KBL Day Camp - Polo Grounds, Bernardsville, N.J. - (June 30th - July 2nd):
2025 KBL National Overnight Camp at Towson University (July 8-10)
In our continued experience of competing at the highest level, the summer has always been the time to compete and make leaps in development. Growing up attending summer camps both day and overnight, relationship building and teamwork has sparked excitement to lead an event of this size and strength.
The 2025 KBL National Overnight Camp at Towson University will be led by Kirst Brothers, Connor, Colin, Cole, CJ and Caden in a high intensity and energetic event with elite coaching. The setting will maximize players’ stick skills developing strengths and improving weaknesses building camaraderie within the group.
High intensity 3x games throughout the days will also be used to challenge and increase creativity as well as deception when shooting.
Overnight Camper: $500
Day Camper: $350
Click below to learn more:
INTERESTED IN PRIVATE AND SMALL GROUP TRAININGS?!
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GBs for NYC - CityLax, Inc.
CityLax is asking fans to pledge to donate $10 for every ground ball CJ collects this season!
If you want to be a part of the #GBsforNYC, you can make a pledge below for the season or make any donation that moves you!
Last year, #GBsforNYC campaign raised nearly $7000 which helped CityLax provide equipment and other resources for the nearly 3,000 students on lacrosse teams in New York City public schools.
Help Grow the Game, One Ground Ball at a Time! Click below to make a pledge per ground ball for the season:
WHO’S WEAPON OF CHOICE?!
Every player’s stick and pocket have their own identity. Some string their own, others have friends create the pocket tailoring to one’s strength and preference. For this new edition of the KBL Newsletter, each week we will highlight a current lacrosse player’s weapon of choice, and have you, the reader, reply to this newsletter with your best guess as to who it may be.
Thank you Caden Kirst for sharing your weapon of choice last week!
Take a look at what this College Lacrosse Midfielder is working with!
“I like to keep it simple with my set up, been using the same pattern and type of head since sophomore year of high school. I’m a big fan of Optiks, have used both the Optik 2 and 3 (and will be moving onto the Optik Force soon).”
“My head set up is pretty simple. A mid pocket with one nylon and one shooter. I love this setup as a guy who feeds the ball a lot, the limited whip helps me have a good touch and feel to all my passes.”
“For the shaft, I’ve been using a Caliber this past season. it feels light and is very durable compared to other sticks in the game. I don’t put tape on the shaft except for the butt end and below the head, I like the stick feeling slick when I play.”
“I don’t string my heads myself, but I have two awesome friends (1 at school, 1 at home) named Lucas Billing and Bryce Babich who both do a fantastic job stringing up my stick and having it ready for the season!”
Reply to this week’s newsletter with your guess whose weapon of choice it is! Energy and Effort! Attitude and Acknowledgement! Together and Toughness!
KBL Highlights: 5/11
Check out highlights from this past weekend of CJ with the Cornell University Big Red in the first round of the NCAA Tournament:
THUNDERBIRDS DROP GAME 2 TO RUSH IN OVERTIME
Falling short in overtime of the National Lacrosse league Semifinals this past Saturday has allowed me to reflect on the entire 2024-2025 Thunderbirds journey.
Representing the city of Halifax, playing the game we love just means more. Flying into Halifax Stanfield International Airport, you truly feel the energy before stepping foot in the Nest.
“Go get em this weekend!”
“Lets Go Birds!”
“Good luck tonight!”
Whether you're walking alongside the Harbourfront or grabbing a coffee at Tim’s before shoot around, the community’s support are constant reminders how grateful we are to be Halifax Thunderbirds.
Thank you, Halifax, for an unforgettable year! Heave Away!
WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND!
Cornell University vs University of Richmond
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 @ 12:00 PM EST
Location: James M. Shuart Stadium - Hempstead, NY
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