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As much fun as lacrosse is to watch, coach or play, it’s not the cheapest sport for a newcomer to take up. The gear can be expensive to buy new. Not just the lacrosse stick, or the short crosse, that everyone is familiar with, but also the helmet and pads. In boys lacrosse, the shoulder and arm pads, helmet and gloves are required safety gear for every player. The goalie has to additionally wear a chest pad and throat guard, and typically uses a different style of crosse than the field players. Optional equipment can include rib pads, and up to four players per team, usually defensively oriented, are allowed to use a long stick instead of the regular 42 inch one.

The history of Lacrosse is colorful, a version of the game was played by Native American tribal groups mainly in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence valley region over 350 years ago. This was developed as a recreational activity but it was also used to settle land disputes between tribes of the Iroquois nation.

Here's some wisdom from some of the greatest Championship Coaches.

When professional athletes win the big game, crazy things tend to happen. There's a great sense of relief and sometimes, players, coaches and fans get emotional or act in an outlandish manner. Let's take a look at 3 of the craziest sports celebrations in history.