So I completely misinterpreted the first assignment. I do not want to report on Ryan Lochte. I just found that how the story was covered was surprising.
What I want to write about is lacrosse and how it has slowly spread down the east coast over the last few years.
Here’s an article from the AJC back in 2011 talking about how lacrosse was starting to spread across the Metro Atlanta area.
Last year, in 2015, lacrosse debuted in northwest Georgia in Dalton at Dalton Parks and Recreation.
Another article from 2011 talks about setting up lacrosse programs in high schools in Richmond County.
This article from 2011 as well talks about Curt Gary. The man who brought lacrosse to Augusta.
Finally, there was a piece back in 2012 on Lakeside’s Abby Harrover.
My initial questions would be as follows
- When and where was lacrosse first introduced to Georgia?
- What level was it introduced at?
- Has it seen significant growth?
- How many middle and high schools in the state have programs?
- How many club or rec teams are there in the state?
- Is the sport concentrated in certain areas of the state?
- Do players get signed to play at colleges?
- Do they stay in-state or go out of state?
- Is there a “powerhouse” program?
I think those questions are a good place to start and then I would probably interview club players and high school players.