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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.

Burnout in Youth Athletes
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
“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
June 2, 2023
“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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Rule Change to Enhance Heart Protection for Athletes
June 2, 2023
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?
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Girls’ Lacrosse: Understanding the New Penalty Zone
June 2, 2023
If a major foul by a defensive player occurs below the goal line extended, the player with the ball will go to the nearest dot. The penalty zone is not cleared when a foul is administered at a dot. In 2019 high school and youth girls’ lacrosse will implement several significant rule changes. One change […]
Understanding the Risk of Heat Illness
June 2, 2023
Exertional heat stroke is one of the top three causes of sport related death, however, it can be prevented with proper strategies in place. Summertime has become a prime season for youth lacrosse. Camps, clinics and club tournaments populate the calendar during these months and keep many players heavily engaged with the sport. Summer is, […]
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