The most responsible youth lacrosse team, league and event models place the quality of experience of participants as the foundation of all decisions. 

When a serious injury occurs in a particular sport, the nature of that sport is sometimes questioned or blamed, and that’s been the case lately in girls’ lacrosse.

As parents, we like to think that we know what’s best for our young athletes, but the truth is we need to do more listening than talking.

Teaching a sport correctly is the most fundamental way to minimize injury.

Despite politics and controversy, England has done a wonderful job hosting the 2010 FIL Men's World Championship.

The possibility that body contact may expose young lacrosse players to increased risk of serious injury is certainly worth careful reflection.

Yesterday morning, while daughter Audrey (12) and son Cole (10) were eating breakfast, I was overcome with emotion. I kept my back turned to them while I made their lunches, but they knew what was happening and why…it was a quiet kitchen for a few minutes.

Officiating is much more than knowing the rules and blowing a whistle...it's also about engaging and connecting with players, parents and coaches to remind them that officials are human, after all.

Two stories of passion and perseverence from which we all can learn.

Kids learn best through experience and by making mistakes…not by being micromanaged through every pass.