US Lacrosse youth rules emphasize a progression of skill development as children age.  This may seem like an obvious and essential consideration, but it had never been a part of the independent development of youth rules.

While I’ve been to many youth lacrosse events throughout the country in my role at US Lacrosse, it’s certainly a different experience as a parent who feels both pride and internal angst when watching my flesh and blood run up and down the field.

The primary focus of every youth coach should always be what’s best for the positive development of each player on his team, and they should be expected to model appropriate behavior and represent high levels of personal integrity. 

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.