We Will "Compete with Class and Honor the Game" On And Off The Field……

"Always play with the right attitude. Having a positive attitude will not only help your confidence, but will also help the confidence of your teammates. Be a good sport: play to compete and compete to win."
     - Paul Rabil #99, Midfielder, 2010 U.S. Men’s National Team

"It really is an honor to be a member of the U.S. team and to represent the United States. There is only one way to represent the U.S. and that’s with class and respecting and honoring the game, because it has given us so many opportunities. It is our responsibility to represent our game well and to be classy, respectful of the coaches, players, rules of the game, and the officials."
     - Max Seibald #42, Midfielder, 2010 U.S. Men’s National Team

"Sportsmanship is important because it teaches one of the most important core values one can have, which revolves around respect, for yourself as well as for others. Team USA promotes good sportsmanship by giving back to the lacrosse community and trying to pass along information that we’ve gained over the years to help the next generation take the sport even farther. Through clinics and presentations, and simple conversations we have a positive impact on the sport. Sportsmanship is important to me because it acts as a code of conduct while you are on the field, but you don’t just turn it off once you step off the field. It is something that is instilled in you and carries over and can be seen in every relationship and interaction that you have. "
     - DJ Driscoll #36, Defenseman, 2010 U.S. Men’s National Team

"It’s our responsibility to teach our players to play with heart and hustle, and most importantly, to play within the rules. Setting a good example, taking pride in the colors we wear and striving for a clean game is important to me and my coaching staff."
     - Mike Pressler, Head Coach of Team USA and of Bryant University Bulldogs Men’s Team

"Lacrosse is really growing in Illinois and we expected the growth to accelerate when lacrosse becomes a recognized high school varsity sport in 2011. We’ve embraced USL’s Safety and Sportsmanship Program because it’s the right message at the right time. The Program provides a meaningful framework for the measured, safe growth of the game in Illinois at all levels. And it encourages positive behavior by all stakeholders and reinforces the basic belief that for all of us that the game is really about more than the final scores."
     - Angelo Calvello, President of USL Illinois Chapter

"With the evolution of lacrosse equipment and today's higher skilled elite athletes, the US Lacrosse Western Maryland chapter vows to work diligently with US Lacrosse to ensure that safety and sportsmanship are a priority in all games, at all levels of competition."
     - Kim Lenta,  President of Western Maryland Chapter

"The new USL Safety & Sportsmanship campaign will be a great tool to encourage a positive spirit amongst player, coaches, fans & officials in this fast growing sport.... the Kentucky Lacrosse Association is proud to be a Leadership Chapter to kick off this program."
     - Ann Fleming,  President of Louisville, KY Chapter

"No one has ever played a perfect game, coached a perfect game, or refereed a perfect game, yet all honor the game by competing for the love of lacrosse. They respect and honor each other by the bond formed by the game. We hope that all spectators and fans will respect and honor the game by displaying respect and sportsmanship toward all players, coaches and referees. For the Creators game!"
     - Jim Carboneau, President, MDOC

"I believe sportsmanship and safety are an integral part of the sport and the culture of lacrosse. It is so important that we teach are young players the proper way to conduct themselves on and off the field will translate how they conduct themselves throughout their lives. This campaign transcends the entire nation and is critical as the sport of lacrosse continues to explode. "
     - Chuck Cohen, President of USL MD Board of Governors

"The Georgia Lacrosse Foundation is proud to support any and all efforts by USL concerning safety and sportsmanship."
     - Veronica Hewgley, President of Georgia Chapter

"The Arizona Chapter is proud to support the USL Safety and Sportsmanship Campaign in an effort to ensure that the "fastest game on two feet" is also the safest sport for our players and that all involved -- players, coaches, parents and fans -- "Honor the Game" by upholding the highest degree of sportsmanship and camaraderie on and off the field."
     - Marie Baca, President of the Arizona Chapter


CHAPTERS THAT SUPPORT:
1. Utah - President Lisa Schmidt
2. Kentucky - President Byron Miller and President-Elect Ann Fleming
3. Hampton Roads - President Chip Meade
4. Arizona - President Marie Baca
5. South Florida - President Michael Bolger and Jim Landon
6. Illinois - President Angelo Calvello
7. Georgia - President Veronica Hewgley
8. North Texas - President Tom Fitzsimmons
9. Idaho - President LeAnn Hume
10. Western Maryland - President Kim Lenta
11. Richmond - Alice Dixon

YOUTH LEAGUES THAT SUPPORT:
1. Mass Bay - President Stuart Brown and Vice President Chris Reynolds
2. Collier County Lacrosse Association - Chair Ed Calkins
3. North Cal, NCJLA - President Betty Hartog
4. CONNY - President Bob Russel
5. Colorado, CYLA - Exec. Committee Member Andy Fletcher
6. Minnesota Youth Lacrosse - President Jenni Lorsung
7. New Jersey - President John Bodnar and Tucker White

**If your YOUTH LEAGUE or CHAPTER would like to JOIN THE TEAM and become a SUPPORTER of the Men’s Division Safety and Sportsmanship Awareness Campaign, please contact Stephen Berger at sberger@uslacrosse.org.