Phil Shore
@pshore15.bsky.social
Emerson College graduate. Writer. Coach. Teacher. Author of Major League Life and Lacrosse-ing Into the Mainstream. (he/him).
The Takeaway Check, Issue #94: Going inside The Mighty Oaks documentary with lax dad/coach/doc producer Brad Ledwith. It’s all about community and the growth of the sport.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #94
Inside the new lacrosse documentary “The Mighty Oaks”
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December 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #94: Going inside The Mighty Oaks documentary with lax dad/coach/doc producer Brad Ledwith. It’s all about community and the growth of the sport.
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The Redwoods were the most active team last offseason; it paid off with a trip to the PLL semis. They may not be as active this year, but there are several key players to re-sign & needs that have to be addressed.
My offseason primer;
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My offseason primer;
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Redwoods player movement primer: Top priorities, needs for California
The California Redwoods need to re-sign several key players, and there are a few issues, especially on offense, the team needs to address.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Redwoods were the most active team last offseason; it paid off with a trip to the PLL semis. They may not be as active this year, but there are several key players to re-sign & needs that have to be addressed.
My offseason primer;
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
My offseason primer;
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
I don’t know if the NLL could have asked for a better opening game. New rivalry, great home crowd, and the game decided by a goal in the final minute. Great start to the season.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I don’t know if the NLL could have asked for a better opening game. New rivalry, great home crowd, and the game decided by a goal in the final minute. Great start to the season.
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Nick Chaykowsky scores the first FireWolves goal in Oshawa and listen to that crowd. A great effort on the loose ball followed by a low to high laser, and the place goes nuts. All tied up at 1 after the first.
November 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Nick Chaykowsky scores the first FireWolves goal in Oshawa and listen to that crowd. A great effort on the loose ball followed by a low to high laser, and the place goes nuts. All tied up at 1 after the first.
Beau Pederson and I are best friends now. First of the /2 I’ve ever pulled!
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Beau Pederson and I are best friends now. First of the /2 I’ve ever pulled!
The Takeaway Check, Issue #93: When I was in 4th grade, I wrote a poem about bears that was published in a book of young NJ poets; it was about bears. Over 25 years later, I’m still writing, and my latest article was also about bears. Full-circle moment.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #93
The poem I wrote in fourth grade, bears, Native American Heritage Month, and full-circle moments
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November 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #93: When I was in 4th grade, I wrote a poem about bears that was published in a book of young NJ poets; it was about bears. Over 25 years later, I’m still writing, and my latest article was also about bears. Full-circle moment.
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The Redwoods iconography -- the bear and the tree -- has significant meaning to the Haudenosaunee.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
Redwoods' Indigenous roots: History of the bear and tree in Haudenosaunee culture
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Redwoods iconography -- the bear and the tree -- has significant meaning to the Haudenosaunee.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
The Takeaway Check, Issue #92: The significance of the story of the first-ever game of lacrosse, it’s inspiration for Trenna Hill (the subject of my latest profile), and how it tied lacrosse to Marvel and Leaf Sports Cards.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #92
The story of the first game of lacrosse, Trenna Hill, Marvel, Leaf NLL cards
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November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #92: The significance of the story of the first-ever game of lacrosse, it’s inspiration for Trenna Hill (the subject of my latest profile), and how it tied lacrosse to Marvel and Leaf Sports Cards.
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I wore my @washingtonspirit.com Rodman shirt to school today in anticipation of the @nwslsoccer.com championship tomorrow. One of my students noticed & got so excited. “Is that a women’s soccer shirt? None of my teachers wear women’s soccer stuff. That’s so cool!”
It was even cooler than she knew.
It was even cooler than she knew.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I wore my @washingtonspirit.com Rodman shirt to school today in anticipation of the @nwslsoccer.com championship tomorrow. One of my students noticed & got so excited. “Is that a women’s soccer shirt? None of my teachers wear women’s soccer stuff. That’s so cool!”
It was even cooler than she knew.
It was even cooler than she knew.
“It’s … about inclusion & how to never exclude people & how everyone has certain gifts & everyone’s contribution is essential.”
The story of the first-ever lacrosse game was essential to Trenna Hill’s lacrosse journey.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/car...
The story of the first-ever lacrosse game was essential to Trenna Hill’s lacrosse journey.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/car...
Carving out belonging: Trenna Hill's journey to acceptance
Trenna Hill defied an entire community in order to play lacrosse, but her love of the sport helped her find acceptance and belonging.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“It’s … about inclusion & how to never exclude people & how everyone has certain gifts & everyone’s contribution is essential.”
The story of the first-ever lacrosse game was essential to Trenna Hill’s lacrosse journey.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/car...
The story of the first-ever lacrosse game was essential to Trenna Hill’s lacrosse journey.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/car...
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It's their game. The IOC is refusing to allow them to play it. There's no better time to ask why.
🏹 Sovereignty, Lacrosse, and Olympic Controversy
Join us for The American Game with author S.L. Price and Haudenosaunee Nationals Board Chairman Leo Nolan.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:00pm
📍 MLK Library
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3WQ6VPd
Join us for The American Game with author S.L. Price and Haudenosaunee Nationals Board Chairman Leo Nolan.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:00pm
📍 MLK Library
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3WQ6VPd
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It's their game. The IOC is refusing to allow them to play it. There's no better time to ask why.
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Held the back line down 🧱
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Held the back line down 🧱
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
The Takeaway Check, Issue #91: “6-7” has escaped the classroom and has reached the basketball court, and even as a middle school teacher, I am here for it!
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #91
Embrace the "6-7"
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November 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #91: “6-7” has escaped the classroom and has reached the basketball court, and even as a middle school teacher, I am here for it!
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'We knew we had the talent. It was just getting the program and the guys to come together as a team and buy in to what we were deciding to do'
@TaborLacrosse made big strides last year and is looking for a title in 2026.
My story for @NELaxJournal:
www.laxjournal.com/maturation-d...
@TaborLacrosse made big strides last year and is looking for a title in 2026.
My story for @NELaxJournal:
www.laxjournal.com/maturation-d...
Maturation date: How talented Tabor grew into an ISL force
Tabor Academy came within an overtime goal of winning the ISL championship last season. How the players -- and program -- have matured.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
'We knew we had the talent. It was just getting the program and the guys to come together as a team and buy in to what we were deciding to do'
@TaborLacrosse made big strides last year and is looking for a title in 2026.
My story for @NELaxJournal:
www.laxjournal.com/maturation-d...
@TaborLacrosse made big strides last year and is looking for a title in 2026.
My story for @NELaxJournal:
www.laxjournal.com/maturation-d...
I started reading Grant Wahl’s “World Class” anthology. The book jacket talks about his travels around the world writing. I find it really fascinating that when you read “Nacogdoches”, you don’t need a player’s name; you immediately know who the story is about.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I started reading Grant Wahl’s “World Class” anthology. The book jacket talks about his travels around the world writing. I find it really fascinating that when you read “Nacogdoches”, you don’t need a player’s name; you immediately know who the story is about.
Finally watched K-Pop Demon Hunters. It was magnificent!
November 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Finally watched K-Pop Demon Hunters. It was magnificent!
The Takeaway Check, Issue #89: Sharing a 1990s Halloween family memory. Stay safe out there!
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #89
Halloween memories
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October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #89: Sharing a 1990s Halloween family memory. Stay safe out there!
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“[The card] can increase in value, but it can definitely plummet in value as well."
Chris Kavanagh is proud to be on the box for the new PLL Flagship cards. He shares what it means to him & which players he would collect as well.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/chr...
Chris Kavanagh is proud to be on the box for the new PLL Flagship cards. He shares what it means to him & which players he would collect as well.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/chr...
Chris Kavanagh proud to be cover athlete for PLL Flagship trading cards
After winning the 2025 PLL Rookie of the Year, Redwoods attackman Chris Kavanagh adorns the boxes of the new PLL Flagship trading cards.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“[The card] can increase in value, but it can definitely plummet in value as well."
Chris Kavanagh is proud to be on the box for the new PLL Flagship cards. He shares what it means to him & which players he would collect as well.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/chr...
Chris Kavanagh is proud to be on the box for the new PLL Flagship cards. He shares what it means to him & which players he would collect as well.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/chr...
Picked these up at Target, @chrisrosie22.bsky.social. Very good andeasy to not realize how many you’ve eaten.
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Picked these up at Target, @chrisrosie22.bsky.social. Very good andeasy to not realize how many you’ve eaten.
The Takeaway Check, Issue #88: John Cena paid tribute to the late Bray Wyatt, and I loved everything about it.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #88
I love everything about John Cena’s recent tribute to Bray Wyatt
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October 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #88: John Cena paid tribute to the late Bray Wyatt, and I loved everything about it.
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"He’s someone that’s mastered how to reach everyone in the locker room."
Brian Tevlin's teammates nicknamed him "The Standard" & they explain why he won the Teammate of the Year Award.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/the...
Brian Tevlin's teammates nicknamed him "The Standard" & they explain why he won the Teammate of the Year Award.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/the...
'The Standard': Brian Tevlin's coaches, teammates explain why he won Teammate of the Year
California Redwoods captain Brian Tevlin won the 2025 Jimmy Regan Teammate of the Year Award. It was no surprise to his teammates and coaches.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"He’s someone that’s mastered how to reach everyone in the locker room."
Brian Tevlin's teammates nicknamed him "The Standard" & they explain why he won the Teammate of the Year Award.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/the...
Brian Tevlin's teammates nicknamed him "The Standard" & they explain why he won the Teammate of the Year Award.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/the...
One of the funniest things is looking at your daughter wearing her Gabby’s Dollhouse costume while listening to her sing Rhea Ripley’s entrance theme “Demon in your Dreams.” 😆
October 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
One of the funniest things is looking at your daughter wearing her Gabby’s Dollhouse costume while listening to her sing Rhea Ripley’s entrance theme “Demon in your Dreams.” 😆
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NLL season is rapidly approaching. If you're a PLL fan who wants to give indoor a try (you should!), you might be wondering which team to support. Where do my favorite players play? I've got you covered. PLL fan's guide to picking an NLL team.
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PLL Fan's Guide to picking an NLL Team, 2025-26 edition
The indoor season is nearly here. While a contentious negotiation for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement looked like it might result in some cancelled games, reports now indicate that camp will be ...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
NLL season is rapidly approaching. If you're a PLL fan who wants to give indoor a try (you should!), you might be wondering which team to support. Where do my favorite players play? I've got you covered. PLL fan's guide to picking an NLL team.
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/pll-fan...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/pll-fan...
This is absolute world class!
October 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This is absolute world class!