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Lacrosse is a fast-paced and hard-hitting sport that sets itself apart with unique mechanics. Gameplay is similar to hockey, with two teams competing to score in their opponent’s goal, but unlike any other game, players use a netted stick to pass and shoot a ball. Lacrosse requires skill and accuracy, but also an incredible amount of stamina.

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Nineteen Ways to Unleash Your Power for Lacrosse in 2019
December 23, 2018
Invite local rec team players to be ball boys/girls at your game, play catch on the field with the players after the game, be honorary players for the day and march out on the field with them. Whether you’re a parent, player, coach, alum or fan, you have the power to enrich the lives of […]
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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Where Are the Officials Going?
October 14, 2018
If we can change how we direct that passion and display that passion, the sport will be in a better and stronger position to continue to grow. In 2017, US Lacrosse records indicated there were approximately 17,000 men’s and women’s lacrosse officials around the country — a record number to serve the growing needs of […]
The Three D’s of a Successful Practice
October 11, 2018
If we want our players to be better equipped to attack, then we need to incorporate games that include purpose-driven directional play. We practice to prepare for competition and hope that the concepts we’re teaching transfer to the competition. Notice I used the term “concept” above and not skill. A concept is the idea of […]
The Role of Parents
October 7, 2018
Student-athletes must take ownership of their development and game. By blaming outside influences, what does that teach your child? I have been coaching for many years and the level of parental involvement has changed drastically. Today, coaches coach at the college level for the same reasons they have always coached: the love of the game, the […]
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