The First Annual Black Friday Pandealpocalypse
Nailed it.
Here are some of the best Black Friday deals for kids, parents, and people who like cool [lacrosse] stuff. As always, if you enjoy seeing this newsletter hit your inbox regularly, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.
So, this should be an affiliate link list. But the whole point of this newsletter is that it is unfettered and uncomplicated by big-time lacrosse allegiances. Instead, we’re going to get you by with a little help from my friends so that you can support the things you love by giving the things you/we love.
Fundraising for the Iroquois Nationals is so critical to their mission to be included in the 2028 Olympics. Please consider contributing to that cause by purchasing directly from this fundraising campaign. Just because the Haudenosaunee people made it into the World Games doesn’t mean that the goal has been achieved. Please consider doing more than just buying that spicy short sleeve hoodie if you can:
https://iroquoisnationalsfall2020.itemorder.com/sale
I love pro lacrosse, even if doesn’t love me back. I don’t just want to see the PLL succeed...I need them to succeed. Otherwise, you know, my life is a lie. So, buy some PLL swag. The retro shorts are my personal pick. Right now you can get 10-20% off PLL apparel during their Black Friday promotion:
https://shop.premierlacrosseleague.com/collections/black-friday-2020
My guys at Meshed Market - the official sponsor of the LacroCity Podcast - are doing stringer-by-stringer discounts. How big of a discount is your favorite twig tyer offering? You’ll have to browse the site and find out.
Do you not have a subscription to Inside Lacrosse yet? What’s wrong with you? When you order the subscription make sure to include a note that you have a fever...and the only prescription is more Devitte.
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I know there is a fair amount of parents on this mailing list and I believe that an independent evaluation is one of the best and most affordable tools you can use to help determine what level your offspring is actually at. Remember: #FactsArentMean. Plus, you have a one in four chance of the evaluator being me. You trust me, right?
Buy an Inside Lacrosse Evaluation: https://www.insidelacrosse.com/page/getevaluated
One of the bright sides of the PLL Bubble was strengthening my relationships with pro players. Deemer Class wasn’t able to play for the Chaos due to an injury, but he still got involved with PLL commentary online. He started tweeting during the tournament and a few DM’s later and we’re on a Zoom call live-calling a PLL game. That led to more conversations with him and few other guys under the 1st Class Lax Training umbrella and now you get the reap the benefits of that with a custom coupon code! Just go to https://1stclasslax.com/training/ and use “devitte15” in the checkout section to get a discount on their services.
The ECD guys are my favorite dudes in lacrosse. However cool you think they are from YouTube, or meeting them at events, they are just as cool in real life. Even Greg! Find yourself a company that makes quality gear AND doles out tight and meaningful handshake transitional bro hugs.* You just did.
(*When not in a pandemic)
Here are their Black Friday Deals:
Under $30:
Mint Balls (6-Pack) - https://ecdlax.com/collections/accessories/products/mint-lacrosse
Limited Edition Hero 3.0 MJ15 mesh - Each piece comes with a Myles Jones Poster.
Under $50:
ECD Shooting Targets - https://ecdlax.com/products/ecd-shooting-target
Heptagon Hoody - https://ecdlax.com/collections/apparel/products/heptagon-hoody
Over $100: For the favorite child
Custom Mirage 2.0 - https://ecdlax.com/products/custom-mirage-2-0
Carbon LTX - https://ecdlax.com/collections/mens-lacrosse-shafts/products/carbon-ltx
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the budding pro lacrosse enthusiast? Why not buy Phil Shore’s Book, read it, and then come back to listen to his appearance on the LacroCity Podcast? Maybe make yourself a sandwich with leftovers from Thanksgiving. The leaves can wait.
https://www.amazon.com/Major-League-Life-Lacrosse-Overlooked-ebook/dp/B08BHXNYHF
Lars Keil is the first person to force a two-part podcast episode that could have actually been four parts if I remembered to hit the record button sooner. The dude puts his heart into every stick he ties up. During the Thanksgiving break, he’s offering a special deal on his services, details here: https://www.sidewalljedi.com/online-store/SIDEWALLJEDI-HOLIDAY-FLASH-STORE-c66179033
No list would be complete without reminding everyone that I’m the proudest alumnus of the esteemed Clark University. If you would like to support the program that was forced to birth me via graduation, they are opening their team fundraising store on December 1st with an array of affordable and fashionable options, seen here:
Clark Lacrosse Online Store https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/clark-university-lacrosse-grey-black-scarlet-2020
Here are two substacks that I love to read written by two guys that directly inspired me to launch the very thing you are reading right now.
For the Soccer fan: No Grass in the Clouds by Ryan O’Hanlon.
A mixture of observational breakdowns and statistical reinvention, Ryan’s Substack is required reading for fans of the beautiful game. I love how he looks at the game differently and without the crazy bias that most soccer writers inevitably fail to hide. Here is my favorite entry of the last few months: https://nograssintheclouds.substack.com/p/why-jack-grealish-is-the-best-player
Any NCAA Fan: Extra Points by Matt Brown
No, the other Matt Brown. This one writes about all the insanity that is college sports. From the pandemic impacting schools (And sports) bottom lines to conference shifts and realignments, if you like your information succinct and direct on the business of college sports, Extra Points is a necessity. Here is Matt’s piece on Clemson cutting their track program: https://extrapoints.substack.com/p/heres-why-clemson-actually-cut-their
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