Playing lacrosse for many years now, I have come to find that there is a lifestyle to the game that goes unnoticed to many but is so profound to everyone who plays. This lifestyle is more vibrant than what some may think and can be seen almost everywhere.

“Flow” is the major concept that goes along with this lifestyle. Flow includes the hair, the clothing apparel, and the way a player carries himself. To some it’s an everyday look to abide by, while others, like myself, like to bring out their Flow on special occasions.

To get started, let’s look at the hair. The hair is what can give any “Bro” away. A “Bro” is anyone who plays lacrosse and shows any of these traits. The hair is special. It has to be long enough where it can stick out of the back of the helmet but has to be fluid where it can “flow” in the wind. If you are still confused, go take a look at Jack Fink, Mr. Peters, or Mr. Hoyt. This will help you get an understanding for what Flow looks like.

Some players like Evan Gagne and Henry Moreta will grow out the Flow seasonally while others like Coach Peters and Hoyt keep it year round. Mr. Peters started his Flow when he played collegiate lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame and keeps it in top shape to this day, which means blow drying it every morning and carrying around a comb between periods he can fix what needs to be fixed in front of a mirror.

Clothing is next. There are two types of Bro looks that causes the Flow to shine. First is the casual look; a lacrosse tournament or shooting shirt but a pinnie is almost always used, shorts that have the word “lax” somewhere on them or with animals of some type. Mid-calf Nike socks in either black or white, a backwards hat that will compliment the hair flow, and a nice pair of shades to finish it off.

The formal look is my personal favorite. Although only rare occasions call for this look, it can still be seen in regularity. The formal look consists of a nice Polo button down (of any color of your choice), pastel color shorts that complement the shirt, and topped off with a nice pair of Sperrys that are tied to perfection.

Many do not know where Flow started, but the most flamboyant Bro out there is a man named Connor Martin, a professional lacrosse player who goes by the persona “Con Bro Chill.”

He attributes his look to the Iroquois Native Americans who were the creators of the sport of lacrosse. Along with playing professional lacrosse, Con Bro Chill is a musical sensation on YouTube where he exuberates his Bro look and provides a better understanding on what Flow is all about.

The lacrosse team this year kicks of its season March 28^th against Sayville. We are looking to have another successful season after being named big six champions and making it to the play offs last season. This year our flow will be off the charts, which will help attribute to our winning season record.