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US LACROSSE NATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE RELEASED This year’s convention features an expanded schedule with presentations beginning on Friday afternoon. Highlighting the list of speakers is Baltimore icon Cal Ripken, Jr., who will present the keynote address on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the convention center. The men’s coaches schedule features eight Division I head coaches, including 2010 U.S. team coach Mike Pressler (Bryant). Other notable speakers include two coaches who won national championships in 2008 — Jim Berkman (Salisbury, NCAA Division III) and John Paul (Michigan, MCLA) and 2008 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Tom Marechek. The women’s coaches track features U.S. national team coach Sue Heether in addition to eight Division I head coaches. A highlight of the women’s schedule will be a Sunday recruiting panel featuring past IWLCA president Dani Caro (Quinnipiac) as well as top college, high school and club coaches. The convention also includes tracks for men’s and women’s officials and program administrators. The men’s officials track includes more than 20 sessions in addition to the annual NCAA Rules and Mechanics Clinic and a NFHS rules interpretation meeting. The women’s officials track includes 20 sessions geared specifically for umpires, including sessions on new rules and points of emphasis for both the NCAA and US Lacrosse rules. US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse. US Lacrosse has more than 250,000 members in 60 regional chapters around the country. Through responsive and effective leadership, US Lacrosse strives to provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the game. To learn more about US Lacrosse, please visit www.uslacrosse.org. |
Detailed Schedules• Men's Coaches Schedule |
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