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USA Lacrosse is the sport’s national governing body and provides national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel the sport’s growth and enrich the experience of participants.

Up Your Game – Set Your Eyes
February 28, 2019
While I’m getting my body primed to move, I am also examining the players. Who are leading drills? Which players shoot the best? Officiating is very much a “learn by doing” profession. You can read the rulebook, but that does not tell you how to apply a rule in a pressure situation. You can watch […]
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Developing Lacrosse for Blind Players
February 21, 2019
Beyond just the ball, Delaney is open to utilizing innovations that have proven to be helpful in other blind sports activities.
Understanding the New Rule: Transitional Checking for U14 Girls
January 23, 2019
This definition of an illegal cradle is consistent with the illegal cradle rule in the past and also consistent with the illegal cradle rule for high school play. For the 2019 playing season, US Lacrosse has introduced a new checking category for 14U and 13U girls players. Called transitional checking, this rule is intended to […]
Creating Culture Requires a Deliberate Approach
January 9, 2019
Obedience holds players back to simply following direction without the ability and license to make decisions in dynamic situations. It is paralyzing and counterproductive. An interesting phenomenon has been happening in sports for years – the militarization of athletics. No, this isn’t about marching and haircuts. Those are simple things anyone could copy and would […]
Burnout in Youth Athletes
November 28, 2018
The other key component is the fun factor. Kids who are being asked to work a lot harder than the fun they are having often choose to just walk away. Everybody involved in youth sports has seen the same play. A young athlete who has played his or her sport for several years decides to […]
Don’t Learn Safety by Accident
November 21, 2018
There will always be a risk for injury in any lacrosse game, but you owe it to your league, your team and your child to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Many years ago I had my worst experience on the lacrosse field. I was officiating the final youth game in the Atlanta […]
Coaching Advice That Makes an Impact
November 14, 2018
“You give 100 percent all the time and it will pay off.” Ever wonder if what you’re telling your players resonates with them? It’s one of the challenges that comes with coaching. You may think you’re doing everything right and telling them what they need to hear, but are you really connecting? It’s difficult to […]
The Spirit of the Stick
November 11, 2018
“The Creator wants us to play lacrosse, the Creator watches lacrosse games. The stick that comes from nature is part of this.” In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, US Lacrosse is releasing a series of videos that were produced for the opening of the new National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum, which is […]
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US Lacrosse First Stick Program: 22,000 Kids and Counting
November 8, 2018
Organizations that receive a Team Grant are required to be part of the US Lacrosse Member Program and will receive complimentary US Lacrosse membership for up to two adult coaches and up to 20 youth or high school players.
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Rule Change to Enhance Heart Protection for Athletes
October 23, 2018
The US Lacrosse Board of Directors has approved equipment-related rule changes designed to enhance heart protection for youth players, specifically to reduce the risk of the rare yet potentially catastrophic injury of commotio cordis. The rule changes will be included in the 2019 US Lacrosse Boys’ and Girls’ Field Lacrosse Rulebooks, with a delayed implementation […]
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