Paul Rabil TELLS ALL on NEW Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Paul Rabil heads to TLN HQ to answer questions shortly following the official announcement of the new Premier Lacrosse League. RJ asks Paul questions that have been repeatedly asked on social media following a news leak about the league two weeks prior. Those questions surround the 6 team (tour based model), player compensation, as well as details surrounding the PLL’s network television deal with NBC .
Paul, himself, has agreed to answer 5 questions below. So, ask your question and then "up-vote" whatever questions you think best deserve a reply from Paul!
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The Lacrosse Network | TLN will there be regional tryouts so players who competed in the MCLA will get an opportunity to play in the PLL? also, will there be a draft to where underclassmen can come out of college early to play?
any chance y'all are coming to Texas!?!?
How much Will they get paid per year
The Lacrosse Network | TLN are there going to be games In the midwestern area like Minneapolis or Chicago
In a couple year will there be teams in cities when more players come in
This is a big step in the sport of Lacrosse so thank you to both TLN and Paul for helping growing this sport to a national level. Paul the question I have for you is how will this differ from a league like the LXM pro tour? How will it be similar? Will the league allow players to express themselves with their equipment or will be strict like the NFL where you are allowed to wear colors other than your teams colors on certain dates?
Thanks for the note, Mike. Great question.
Here's how the LXM was similar. They were tour-based, they had dynamic, talented players, and they competed. Here's what the PLL has done to be additive:
- 6 teams instead of 2
- Top players and coaches in the world assigned to teams
- Full regular season, all-star game, playoffs and championship
- College draft every year
- Major media rights deal with NBC (games on TV and digital)
- Playing at state-of-the-art venues (like the Final Four)
- Major sponsors
- More to come :)
Regarding our league policies, we're going to govern similarly to the NBA, where players are embraced for their style, personalities, and athleticism -- but we are also embracing the highest level of competition in the world, between team uniforms, practices, game structure, rules, and more.
@@paulrabil draft day is going to be sick.
So as the sport gets bigger will the league get bigger(more teams)to take in more players or will the league just be 6 teams with the best of the best players
Nick Wilhelm I would assume like any major league they will grow slowly over time
Awesome question, Nick. And yes, as we grow the PLL -- on-field, on-screen, for fans who attend and watch -- the sport will grow. As this happens, we'll have the evidence to expand by adding more teams in the PLL, giving more opportunity to players. We feel like the PLL tour-based model (1) helped us bring the best players and teams into emerging lacrosse markets, growing the game, (2) positioned us to secure a major media rights deal with NBC Sports Group, and (3) it gives us the ability to expand both the number of teams, locations, and potentially, a city-based model in the future. Hope that helps!
Paul Rabil wow every video I watch the idea is explained better and I think it will soon be as big as the nba or nfl
The Lax Kid 1312 it literally will never come close to being as popular the nfl nba mlb or nhl
@@colinw8121 wont even be as popular as the MLS and nobody cares about mls LOL
Thank you for watching, #TLNnation! Looking forward to answering your questions.
This has to be one of the biggest developments in professional sports I've experienced, and it's amazing that it's happening to lacrosse. Thanks for all you do for the sport Paul
This is great for the sport thanks PAUL 👌👍
Love everything you’re doing for the sport and for the future. Your impact is felt far wider than you can imagine, and I hope to make an impact myself one way or another for the PLL. Keep grinding
Thank you for what seems to be the biggest development in the history of the sport! I was wondering what type of things the full-time athletes would be doing in the off-season. Would they be required to run clinics and other things to grow the game? How does the league plan to reach the inner cities and other disadvantages lacrosse areas to grow the game?
How can other players try out for the PLL?
Garrett Eddy this is a good question. I would assume that players who try out would have to have some of the following skills in addition to being a talented Lacrosse athlete. Have already or being able to create a social media following/UA-cam channel/attract a big audience. If no one ever heard Mr. John O’Conner then you need to be ready to open up your life and provide details that’s fun an exciting for viewers. It’s going to be viewers choice and their voices will be heard so let yourself be known!
Great question, Garrett. So far, we've announced players who will be playing in the PLL in 2019, with more to come. In the next few weeks, we'll be announcing our head coaches. These coaches will be responsible for game weeks. Just like the NBA, NFL, or MLB, the PLL will be comprised of the best players in the world, and should there be an outside player that's talented enough to make a roster, we anticipate our coaches discovering those talents, giving them workout opportunities, and adding them to their team's active roster.
Growing up, we tryout for our middle school, high school, and club teams, yes. I remember those days of mile runs, one-on-ones, and shooting competitions. There will not be tryouts for the PLL -- there will be training camps, though -- and no different than college lacrosse, if there's a walk-on candidate at a universtiy that's good enough to play, that college coach will add him or her to their team. In the PLL, if there are candidates out there who are talented enough to play, the coaches of the PLL will sign them.
Awesome! Thanks Paul for the response. Looking forward to having a opportunity to be a part of this league, since playing lacrosse as a little kid it would be a great opportunity to do it full time!
@@paulrabil hey mr. Rabil I started lacrosse this year and I am new so if I get out of college can i join the training camp if I'm good enough
CYC46 Productions that’s a question you’ll have to answer yourself bud
Will you have corporate sponsorship in the stadium and on the uniforms?
You should make the PLL have a champion cup with the MLL the winners of both leagues play each other
Curtis Pronk I thought most players now coming to the PLL are already in the MLL and are probably gonna stay und play with their teams in both leagues.
Or did I get something wrong?
Luke Jackson21 the players left the MLL for the PLL. They’ll only play in one league
So make the best team in both leagues have a championship match. Makes sense right👌
Is the league gonna be rocking warrior, stx, or cascade helmets?
Roman Miklaszewski likely all of the above because the pros for each brand should be able to wear what gear they want
im guessing tho that each team would be sponsored and funded by a specific brand, helmets for this case, for their helmets. i also think that there could be exceptions to that previous statement.
definitely not warrior because they pump a lot of money into the MLL
Roman Miklaszewski probably cascade
Thanks, Roman. Beyond full-time wages, health care, and equity for our players, we're building the league around them, too. From a PLL partnership standpoint, we've created framework that supports individual sponsors of players, and a league model that is positioned to work with all lacrosse companies -- no exclusivity to one. We'll be announcing those partnerships soon!
Will the PLL be partnering with any big lacrosse brands like Stx, warrior, etc. Like the ufc and reebok
Is there going to be a 2 point arc? And also please keep the ball white and the goals orange. Keep it up.
Will there be a 60 second shot clock and 2 point arc in the PLL?
What's the tipping point from going from tour based to location based? Is that even a goal of the PLL?
How will the teams be picked? Is it a draft system and if so? Would a college senior next year be able to declare for the PLL?
They better do a weekend of games in Canada
How can people get the PLL come and play in their city? We work so hard at getting the programs going so to have you guys come and play would be awesome.
Will you take the tour to international locations?
Is the PLL going to be using the same mechanics like the already existing MLL or trying to be more fluent and trying to incorporate new ideas about lacrosse and the way it should be played?
Great question. We're excited to share more news on our broadcast production style (which has a lot to do with how the game is viewed and understood), as well as the game structure and rules. For the rules, we created a PLL Rules Committee that consists of some of our top players, agencies, and Lacrosse Advisory Board, to make those decisions. We're data-oriented, rely on surveys, and the history of the game. The game will not feel abstract. Most of the rules we've grown to love at the high school, college, pro and international level will be set. When we announce our game structure and rules, we'll be focused on:
1. 10 v 10
2. Pace of play
3. Sensible rules (those that make sense to a lacrosse fan and non-lacrosse fan)
4. Possession and goal scoring opportunities
Excited to share more. What rules would you like to see come and go?
Paul Rabil What are you going to do about getting players in the league? are you going to do like a draft system or... something else?
@@paulrabil All I ask is that you don't use MLL's stupid two-point line.
I think rules regarding contact should be soft. Soft in the sense that we should be a high contact sport, not only is it entertaining to watch, but it also will increase tension and a desire for brute athleticism. Lacrosse needs more contact. @@paulrabil
When are Rob Pannell and Lyle Thompson coming into the PLL
Jack R Halfway there~
What will the teams be?
Just started playing lacrosse in Germany. It’s so cool to see the sport growing, everybody seems so positive and motivated
Makes me love the sport even more
he’s basically saying that the mll is a bunk ass league.
it is
He’s right
Yo the MLL trophy is the ugliest hunk of junk, but go Outlaws!
Well it is
How will future players be drafted/selected?
Lacrosse needed this. Paul is the GOAT.
Are there any rule changes that are much different from the MLL?
Is there going to be a way to watch it overseas?
Would you guys consider auctioning/selling jerseys in each location after the games with proceeds going to a First Stick program in that location? My son wants to start a program in urban Memphis when he starts college next year.
For those of us who were unable to play college lacrosse due to an injury or just decided to take some time off of school to get their priorities straight, will there be some kind of combine or semipro league we can join in order to possibly get our foot in the door?
Jack Czajkowski no scrubs allowed sorry
The only scrub in this situation is the one who thinks there aren't players good enough who didnt get a spotlight in college because they started the recruiting game late. Oh and by the way, theres already a player in the MLL who didn't even go to college. I did. Just broke my wrist first day on campus
Jack Czajkowski okay scrub skip to Fortnite. Let us handle the real games
@@sumustangs17 lol we're talking about a physical sport where putting in the work makes you a better player. Waking up at 5 in the morning and sweating profusely. Hitting the wall for hours on end. Taking 100's of shots on a goal. You just brought up a video game...that 10 year olds play...
so excited for the PLL 🔥🔥🔥
This is a dope concept, excited to see it
Going off of Paul's youth lacrosse growth, there is also a collegiate lacrosse league in Japan already! Super hyped to see more growth.
Is it always going to be just six teams? If more are added, will the tour-based option still be a viable option or back to a city model?
Are we going to be able to watch the games that are not on NBC somewhere else?
Who will the coaches be?
Thank you for what seems to be the biggest development in the history of the sport! I was wondering what type of things the full-time athletes would be doing in the off-season. Would they be required to run clinics and other things to grow the game? How does the league plan to reach the inner cities and other disadvantages lacrosse areas to grow the game?
Hi Paul, exciting times ahead. Will you be looking outside the USA for players?
Can we submit team names? if so, I choose Squirtle Squad or Dragon Army
If you do gain more teams over time will it eventually turn into a city based league? Like the MLL just with a lot more teams
Where and how will the practices work for each team?
How are the teams decided??!?!!?
I’m so excited, but what cities will pll tour? Will they come to Washington DC?
Given how big lacrosse is around here, and unless they're only going to focus on growing markets rather than already-established markets, they're almost certainly coming to the DMV.
Will there be different rules?
Eventually will there be any games being played overseas?
I know the schedule locations haven't been released yet but what are the top locations you are looking at?
MLL has had the best players for nearly 20 years, what's been preventing them (or other existing organizations) from providing "full time" pay to pros before now? Lack of ambition, inertia, incompentence, being location based, corruption, size of the potential market?
Great job guys !!! Is there any chance of a championship game with the mill champ?
Paul are PLL teams going to scrimmage/play against college teams in the preseason? I figured this may help advertise the league considering college is currently the biggest stage for lacrosse, for example I heard about the US national team you play for along with many other players on the current PLL roster because I watched team USA scrimmage Notre Dame a few years back. As a long time lacrosse fan I really hope and believe the PLL will succeed and help push lacrosse in the right direction it deserves to be in I also firmly believe you are the right man for this job. On a side note while I don’t how feasible it would be for the players given how busy you all must be I thought it also might benefit for some of the big name players like yourself to go to areas where lacrosse isn’t as big like the Midwest and visit places like middle and elementary schools and possible have an exhibition for the kids. I feel like tapping into the younger generation is really what will fuel the sport for the future when a kid sees you guys shoot and dodge at the level youre at how could they not love it and want to play. I know this was long but I figured if you read it and I could benefit you guys or the sport at all it’s worth it, best of luck I’m really rooting for the PLL.
P.S. Would love to see a game in MoCo could imagine a huge crowd given our community here
Will there eventually be international games, or will PLL tour different cities every season? Will there be a 2 point line (or) any rule changes? How can you apply to get into PLL?/Will there be a drafting system?
What is the plan for brining in new talent/changing how the teams look. Will there be free agency/trades and a draft?
What are the specific requirements to play in the PLL?
Will underarmour , adidas and Nike finally have a place in pro league lacrosse ?
I understand the tour based system at the start, but it’d be nice to go city based after they expand into a large league. It could help build allegiances and rivals in my opinion
How are the teams going to be decided? How large are the squads going to be?
What is the salary cap for players?
Will there be a draft to decide teams. If so when will it be and will it be televised like all other major sport drafts. I think that would be a step that would already get people devoted to a team and a league.
How soon will we know what cities will be on the tour?
How will the teams be run? Similar to other leagues with GMs and owners? and will there be a league-wide draft?
Hi Paul, so as the PLL grows and gains a larger fan base, what opportunity do you think there is to expand the league? Specifically do you think that in the near future there'll be more than 6 teams and is there any possibility of taking the tour international?
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As an edit, i know of a few sports leagues that have a similar touring structure where after the tour, some of the gear (jerseys mostly) from players is auctioned off and the money given back to the sports' local community, would that be an option?
What about international viewers? Will there be an option for people from the UK, Mainland Europe, and Australia?
Respect seeing matt kavanaugh when he said favorite players, as he being mine lol
Will the PLL allow all players to wear nike, under armor, new balance, warrior, brine and adidas products and which helmet they choose from the rival to the S to the warrior helmet
Are you going to draft and when?
How many years do players in college need to finish to order to play in the PLL? Similar to the 'one and done' rule with the NBA?
Love paul for this hes doing good for his fair share of growing the game
When will we see the uniforms and the team names and the city’s for the PLL
I wish there were higher levels for women’s lacrosse too, I appreciate and totally support the men’s lacrosse development but I really want the same opportunity as a woman to play at a high level. This is a great video and I learned so much about the growth and this new league! Really excited to see what the future holds for this sport :)
What are the markets that they will be in?
What are the names of the 6 teams
Hopefully they come to San Diego
Where will the games be going will any of them come to Oregon????
Will you have games abroad like the NFL has?
Woah, that'd be wild.
Will the players still be allowed to play in other leagues? Some players like Curtis Dixon and Beast Baptist play indoor also.
The players involved are extraordinary but I was wondering about the elite players not involved. Specifically the Thompson brothers,The Staats and Rob Pannell? Did they have commitment to the MLL that made them unavailable to the PLL? And secondly are you going to come to Oregon? Thank you for the new opportunity to showcase the best sport in the world #growthegame
Congrats Paul Rabil please have a team in Atlanta, Georgia?🥍🥍🥍🥍🥍🥍
Is the PLL going to tour in Canada??
Rabil, I am stoked about this league and reaching NBC my question to you...when touring are you just going to hit main lacrosse states like NJ, NY, and CAL? or are you gonna go cities that are trying to expand on lacrosse and make it big?
Will a player have to choose between a league or will they be able to play both?
What are the uniforms going to be like for each team and will there be sports betting like on many other pro sports
Do you see this eventually turning into something similar to the NFL with the NFC and AFC, but in this situation having the PLL and MLL as the conferences and then creating a larger governing body? Where the PLL and MLL compete for their playoffs and then there is the PLL winner vs the MLL winner in one big championship like the super bowl?
Will there be players in the pll that also play in the mll?
Paul, What was the hardest part building this league and have evrything fall in place together?
as the PLL grows will there be separated group events?( ex: 6 teams in Boston and 6 in Seattle on the same weekend) furthermore as the league grows will specific teams be lock geographically (ex: 6 teams your new England, 6 in Midwest, and 6 in Pacific Northwest)? TL;DR - what will the PLL look like when there's too many team to have in a single weekend event?
how are you going to find the coaches for the teams because most are already in the college level or in MLL already. will the coaches be switching like the players or are you going to be hiring new coaches?
I feel like making a fantasy lacrosse website would make fans even more invested.
This is exciting!
Will paul and other players still play in the MLL?
What effect will this have on the mll
Which cities will the pll be going too
Will there be some teams on the West Coast
How will the 6 teams be picked?
With so many areas in the US, so many states, that just don’t have large enough municipalities to entice a major sports team to their area, this could be a massive gamechanger IF I’m understanding this correctly. Sounds like we’ll have six teams (thinks up random team names), the Raccoons, the Dragons, the Fury, the Rocks, the Stags, and the Archers (had to) and these will be wandering nomadic teams that play in 12 different cities across the US. No home fields. No hometown fans. You just pick a team. As someone not from a state with major league teams, I’ve been doing this my whole life. There is no automatic bias because the Rocks represent New England and the Archers represent New York and those two regions tend to be rivals in most sports. Fresh start. Just pick a team. I love it IF that’s what this is.
Will there be a 2 point arc?
I can’t wait for this!!!!! 😄😄😄😄
Hi Paul, how do you feel that the PLL and MLL will work running together? Will it diminish the quality of the MLL because all the best players are now in the PLL? Similarly, how will it work for people coming out of college? Will they be able to declare for PLL straight out of senior year or be drafted by the MLL and then get scouted into the PLL after a while? If so, would that then make the PLL an "invite only" kind of thing where only the best players are asked to join?
Sorry theres lots of questions but love what youre doing with this and i think this will be great for the sport, cheers from NZ!
Can players from the MLL still play in the PLL or are they the same season
Love it
What percentage of equity of the league is being given to the players? Do only active players in the league receive the equity & do they lose that once they’ve retired and/or moved to a different league?
Hey! I got a question for Paul are you still going to be uploading vlogs!
Can collage players switch between MLL and PLL?
Gonna take Lacrosse to the next level!
So is the pll gonna play teams in the mll? Or is the pll going to add a new set of teams?