[PHOTOSTORY 2: MOTION] Jacob Carlson’s Offseason Conditioning

 By: Molly Bowen

Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson practices stick-handling during his offseason to prepare before the next season. This will allow him to be more strategic and better support his team. 

Jacob Carlson grips his lacrosse stick and cradles the ball as he works through passing drills. “Technique is everything and offseason work is necessary,” Carlson said.

Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson scoops the ball off the ground as he continues working through a variety of of drills. Carlson remains focused throughout his drills because he has a clear goal. 

Jacob Carlson takes a short break in between his lacrosse drills. With the summer heat breaks are necessary, especially to maintain stamina. 

Jacob Carlson completes a series of shooting drills. These drill are designed to improve accuracy before the upcoming lacrosse season. 

Jacob Carlson, 23, grips his lacrosse stick before moving on to new lacrosse drills. Carlson practices a specific set of conditioning outline by his coach.

Jacob Carlson, lacrosse player decides his target as he prepares to take a shot. This practice will improve his accuracy for the next lacrosse season. 

Jacob Carlson, 23, reaches to grab the ball out of his lacrosse stick. Each lacrosse stick is so different and some are better made for offensive play, like this one is. 

Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson fires a shot during his offseason preparation. “You can’t let yourself fall into the offseason trap,” Carlson said. 

Basketball player Jacob Carlson dribbles a basketball. He shared his intentions were to stay mindful of footwork and ball control. 

Jacob Carlson, 23, prepares for his upcoming basketball season by running passing drills. These drills will improve his consistency during games. 

Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson cradles the ball while working on hand-eye coordination. “When I was younger I had some much trouble with the more detailed movements,” Carlson said.

Jacob Carlson pauses in the midst of his offseason practice. He spends his offseason developing his skills and improving his athletic performance. 

Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson demonstrates the proper technique for shooting and passing. He assist with youth teams, so his offseason also includes refining his teaching methods. 

Basketball player Jacob Carlson runs through a series of footwork drills. This will help him with both offensive and defensive plays in the upcoming season. 

Jacob Carlson practices following through on a three-point attempt as he prepares for his upcoming basketball season. He shared this is something he is hoping to improve on the most this season.

Basketball player Jacob Carlson practices ball work as he prepares for the upcoming season. This will allow to have batter control of the ball and aid him in defense. 

Jacob Carlson grips the ball as he prepares to practice his defensive positioning skills ahead of next basketball season. His offseason training will allow him to improve his agility and endurance. 

Jacob Carlson holds the ball with both hands as he is about to work through a series of basketball drills.  The repetition of drills makes returning from offseason that much easier, and closes the gap from lack of conditioning. 

Jacob Carlson places his lacrosse equipment back in his bag. Once Carlson was finished he rehydrated and got his equipment together before rehydrating. 

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[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] A Perfect Summer Night

 By: Molly Bowen

Before entering the outdoor concert at The Blue Room, Garrett Blair, a member of the security staff greets you at the door to scan your tickets. Garrett helps to maintain safety throughout the night and ensures everything runs smoothly. 

 

Three women wait in line to scan their tickets before entering. Each of them expressed their excitement for the night. 

Pictured is the outside of the concert venue, which doubles as a bar. The exterior can certainly be misleading at first, but once you are fully in the venue everything changes. 

Concert goer Jaylon Moisant enters the concert happily with a smile. Moisant drive several hours from out of town to spend time with his friends this weekend. 

Concert attendee smiles with his alcoholic beverage moments before the concert. The concert was just about to begin and the crowd was beginning to form. 

Hayden Vick is pictured tipping the bartenders after ordering a round of drinks for himself and his friends. “I always make sure to treat the bartenders right,” Vick said.

Concert attendees pass the time before the show by playing corn hole. There were several games set up for  the public, corn hole was the most popular by far. 

Tom Green, Terry Turner, and Ryan Wood (pictured from left to right) approach the bar for a drink. The three have attended several concerts at this venue before. 

Bartender Drew Walker takes payments for drink orders. The bar stayed very busy throughout the night and both bartenders were calm under pressure. 

The bartender pours two shots of fireball for a concert attendee. This seemed to be a favorite throughout the night, the bartender said they typically go through four bottles each night. 

Four men gather around the bar just prior to the concert starting. They shared they all agreed to buy their concert tickets in May, and have been looking forward to this all summer. 

Three men smile as they wait in line to order their beverages. Cody Temple, (pictured on the far right) said he last minute decided to come after the men on his left gave him a call.

The concert begins with singer song writer Lane Whiddon. Whiddon sang several cover pieces and a few of his originals throughout the evening. 

Bartender Jerrico Trujillo and barback Memphis Austin smile for a picture. The two got a moment to breathe when the concert began, and were happy to have a short break. 

A group of women gather around a table as they watch the concert. As the night continued people gathered closer to the stage to singalong and dance. 

The crowd talks amongst each other. While singer Lane Whiddon took a short break everyone took a moment to regroup. 

Three women sitting at a picnic table smile for a picture. The three women shared they had just moved in together this past week, and this was their first outing together. 

Bartender Jerrico Trujillo prepares a mixed drink for a customer. During the short break the crowd flocked to the bar to refill their drinks. 

Two kitchen cooks smile together as they prep food. The two knew with the intermission they were going to get busy quick. 

Two kitchen cooks prep buffalo chicken wraps. As the two finished up their prep the line had already started to form.

  
Another member of the security team Jacob Carlson scans identification for those who want to drink. Carlson also helps enforce dress code and safety policies, which he said can be difficult. 

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 By: Molly Bowen

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