AboutJonathan Edwards Expertise I'm a former All-American goalie and have played every position at all levels.
I also coached a high school program in Massachusetts for four years where I helped a number of athletes go on to play college ball in all divisions. Currently I spent much of my time between Massachusetts and Calgary, AB Canada where I have had a chance to work with a number of box lacrosse players who have gone on to play field in the US. Currently I run two blogs. www.lacrossegoaltending.blogspot.com for goalies. As well as www.yourbestlacrosse.blogspot.com for field players. I also run the number one lacrosse newsletter for goalies and the number one conditioning newsletter for field players.
Experience I was a high school All-American who was recruited by a number of Division 1 schools. I have also been a coach and ran a high school program for four years. I have coached at summer camps and also run my own website for goalies as well as a lacrosse fitness site.
Publications Too numerous to name here.
Education/Credentials Currently I am the most requested Expert on AllExperts.com in the category of lacrosse. I was an Olympian in the sport of luge. Also attended Stanford University. Former strength and conditioning coach who has helped thousands of athletes world wide improve their game.
Awards and Honors I was an All-American and an All-League player as well as the MVP of the East West Prep School All Star Game.
I'll be playing my second varsity season this year, however it will be my first season as a defender. I'm 5'11" about 135 (not the biggest guy) but I'm probably the fastest person on my team and I know and love defense. I went to a camp this year to get to know my pole and my position and came away with great feedback, great praise, and a few coach connections :).
On to my question: I'm looking at snatching a Warrior Dolomite Diamond for $60 (hopefully), I may just buy an F22, either way I'm in need of a head. I currently use a Primer which actually works quite well surprisingly. It holds up when poking, slapping, and is eh "decent" for ground balls (or it could be the factory stringing). I've messed with a friend's Warrior Mojo and it seems pretty stiff and decent for ground balls. I'm also looking at a Warrior Evo 2.0, an Xcal, and a Cyber Pro.
To sum it up:
I'm looking for defensive head suggestions, maybe a shaft suggestion, and an answer to this:
F22 + [my Primer or a Mojo/Evo 2/Xcal/Cyber pro]
or
Dolomite + [my Primer or a Mojo/Evo 2/Xcal/Cyber Pro]
I'm definitely interested in anything you have to add or subtract or suggest.
-Daniel
Answer Daniel, I'm a huge fan of the xcal plus a titanium shaft. You will spend less money, long term if you save up and go titanium now. They are light, crisp, and strong as hell. You may never buy another shaft again. There is no comparison. Also, the xcal has stood the test of time as a popular head. The evo is great too so you can't go wrong there. I wouldn't stray too far from either one of those. They are solid for a reason. Don't fall for the hype on anything else.
Jonathan -
www.LacrossegoalieTips.com
www.yourbestlacrosse.blogspot.com
