Monday, May 19, 2025
A sport with origins dating back more than 900 years is generating excitement in the gymnasium at Newbridge Road Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District. Students in grades 3 to 6 have been learning the intricacies of lacrosse.
Guided by physical education teachers James Breslin, the young athletes have been practicing catching, throwing and stick-handling. The first few classes focused on skills, which students then put into action through partner practice and game play.
Breslin said that lacrosse has been an annual spring unit in physical education for more than 20 years. The goal is to introduce students to a sport that they can play when they get to middle school. By equipping them with the fundamentals of lacrosse and some basic skills, the goal is to give them confidence to try out if it’s a sport they enjoy.
