Sachem Lax Chronicles

Sachem Lacrosse Opens Twitter Account

Jay Mauro, the head coach at Sachem North, will be tweeting about his program.

Sachem North lacrosse coach Jay Mauro brought his program into the digital era two weeks ago when he launched the program's Twitter account @Sachem_Lax. He used his team's trip to Maryland as a perfect opportunity to begin tweeting, immediately posting commentary about the experience and even going as far as posting photos that parents sent him via email. "We want to connect to our alumni, current players, parents, fans and the future Sachem North lacrosse players," Mauro said. "This is the new wave and as a coach you always have to adjust. This is it!" Many current and former Sachem players are currently on Twitter and share their experiences about the game, including Rutgers head men's lacrosse coach and Sachem alum Brian Brecht, who …

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@SachemPatch Social Media Updates

A look at the top comments and followers of this site each week.

Each week we'll take a look at the top comments through the @SachemPatch social media sites and at other social media happenings related to the Sachem community. Facebook comment of the week: Michael Thomas on a story about locals busted in heroin arrest: "It's a losing war. These distributors go down, two more pop up in their place. I want to see the suppliers brought down. The heroin isn't being produced here, find out where its coming from and stop the supply from funneling it into the NY area." Twitter follower of the week: @MarkLesko ... the Town of Brookhaven Supervisor. Follow @SachemPatch and @ChrisVaccaro on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Inside the Arrows

Sachem Football on Social Media

Dave Falco has given the Flaming Arrows an online presence.

Whether it’s the third jersey to commemorate Sachem’s 50th anniversary, the flat black helmet color or the older additions of the blow up Native American headdress and professionally recorded fight song, the Sachem football program is clearly a progressive organization. And as society continues to change because of the digital age, Sachem football has adapted to new methods of communication via social media and the Internet. “Sachem football and social media have begun to go hand and hand,” said Sachem coach Dave Falco. Over the past six months the program has gone beyond just using the team website – SachemFootball.com – and has added a Twitter account and three separate Facebook pages for alumni, the team and Touchdown Club. On Twitter, …

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@SachemPatch Social Media Updates

A look at the top comments and followers of this site each week.

Each week we'll take a look at the top comments through the @SachemPatch social media sites and at other social media happenings related to the Sachem community. Twitter comment of the week: @Resa1219 on Sachem East's loss in teh Suffolk Class AA semifinals ... "Tough loss #Sachem East Lady Arrows! we are all very proud od you! You played with heart!" Facebook comment of the week: Melissa Amatulli Matusiak on the donation of new bleachers to S.Y.A.G. ... "there are still good people out there giving back to the community :) thank you." Twitter follower of the week: @Billy_Holl ... The Sachem North teacher and track coach tweets. Follow @SachemPatch and @ChrisVaccaro on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Sound Off: Weekly Recap

Teens using social media, the 2012 presidential race and the best choice for Internet/TV on Long Island were the topics of discussion this week.

Here's the scoop on what readers were debating on Patch this week. You can click the links to the particular Sound Off to leave a comment on a topic. You can also vote in all of this week's polls at the bottom of this article. Tuesday: Benefits Outweigh Risks for Teens on Social Media Sites? A recent study by an international Christian relief and development organization suggests that teens who spend time on social media sites such a Facebook and Twitter have a better understanding of the needs of others. We asked you if the benefits outweigh the risks for teens using social media. Sixty percent voted no. Wednesday: Verizon or Optimum TV/Internet? They are plenty of Long Island-centric debates, but when it comes to Internet and TV service…

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Sound Off: Benefits Outweigh Risks for Teens on Social Media Sites?

More than half of teens in recent study say social media sites have helped them become more aware of the needs of others; what's your take?

A recent study by an international Christian relief and development organization suggests that teens who spend time on social media sites such a Facebook and Twitter have a better understanding of the needs of others.  More than half of teens (55 percent) said that social media sites have made them more aware of the needs of others, acccording to the World Vision study. More than two-thirds of the teens surveyed also agreed that the benefits of social media outweigh the risks. Well, it's one thing to poll teens on their thoughts about Facebook. But let's here from the parents. Do you think the good outweighs the bad when it comes to teens/kids surfing social media sites? Vote in the poll below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Sachem Lax Chronicles

Follow @LaxGoalieTips on Twitter

Sachem alum Bryan Petillo tweets tips about lacrosse goaltending.

Sachem alum Bryan Petillo is tweeting from a new account just about tips for lacrosse goaltenders. Petillo, who won a National Championship at Tufts two seasons ago, is using @LaxGoalieTips to post random updates about the position. Follow him now for interesting and unique insight on playing goalie. So far he's posted training techniques: "Learn to juggle! Increase your eye-hand coordination by practicing and learning. And its always impressive when you really get good!" or "Jump rope at least 20 min a day to increase foot speed! Get more comfortable on the balls of your feet and quicker with stepping to the ball." Feel free to follow @ChrisVaccaro and @SachemPatch as well.

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@SachemPatch Social Media Updates

A look at the top comments and followers of this site each week.

Each week we'll take a look at the top comments through the @SachemPatch social media sites and at other social media happenings related to the Sachem community. Twitter comment of the week: @MaurerFoundatio ... "Great article on @SachemPatch on#breastcancer fundraiser for Maurer Foundation at Sachem High School's Think Pink Day goo.gl/zk9bl" Facebook comment of the week: Donna Hock on if the golden years are tarnished in New York? "I won't retire here. The cost of living, public pensions and taxes are insane. Why spend my retirement nest egg on that? I have plenty of time to contemplate where I will go, but I do know that as soon as I can, I'm getting the heck out of Dodge. It's a shame, because I really do love NY. No matter where my …

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@SachemPatch Social Media Updates

A look at the top comments and followers of this site each week.

Each week we'll take a look at the top comments through the @SachemPatch social media sites and at other social media happenings related to the Sachem community. Twitter comment of the week: @FHChamber ... "Make sure to follow @SachemPatch for all your Sachem news." Facebook comment of the week: Evan Bloom on the NFL Pro Bowl ... "NFL needs to find a way to make the game interesting, and Cam Newton needs to do... something." Twitter follower of the week: @HolbrookNY ... The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce tweets from this account. Sachem in the Twitter world: @JillNicolini ... The Sachem alum is an entertainment reporter with Fox 5 for Good Day New York. Follow @SachemPatch on Twitter and on Facebook.

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@SachemPatch Social Media Updates

A look at the top comments and followers of this site each week.a

Each week we'll take a look at the top comments through the @SachemPatch social media sites and at other social media happenings related to the Sachem community. Twitter comment of the week: @TheRunningRiot ... "Expect big things from East Spring Track. Majority of the top runners are sidelined for winter, returning for outdoor season." Facebook comment of the week: Michael Thomas on Bruins goalie Tim Thomas protesting his team's Whitehouse vist ... "It's his right to protest if I he does not agree with how the government is being run. If not showing up is his way of protest, so be it. Although, if I was a teammate of his I think I'd have preferred he came as it was a team event and he can choose to protest in some other fashion." Twitter …

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