Albany Firewolves start academy to teach youths about box lacrosse

Last week, the FireWolves announced the introduction of the AFW Training Academy, a year-round instructional platform that will operate out of Knickerbacker Arena in Troy. Included are a Junior Firewolves program, available to boys and girls, and the Capital Region College Box Lacrosse League for high school and college prospects.“Our goal is to grow the sport of lacrosse in the Capital Region and ultimately it the United States,” team president George Manias said Tuesday. “Esp