BALTIMORE – SportsEvents magazine named 25 of the most influential leaders in the sports industry in the publication’s July 2008 issue. Steve Stenersen, President & CEO of US Lacrosse, made the list for his efforts in growing the organization’s membership to 260,000 members in 60 regional chapters – making lacrosse the fastest growing sport in the country.

"Having successful sports events and providing access to sports programs are possible thanks to the efforts of the many individuals who have dedicated their careers to the sports they love," said Michelle Martin, managing editor of SportsEvents magazine.

Stenersen joins the company of other top industry professionals such as Executive Director of the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Sally Johnson, USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth, Executive Director of Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc. Jon Butler, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) President/CEO Bobby Dodd, Executive Vice President of the NCAA Tom Jernstedt, former CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation Donna Lopiano, and tennis legend and Women’s Sports Foundation Founder Billie Jean King.

SportsEvents has made the feature, "Innovators & Influencers," available on its web site, www.sportseventsmagazine.com.

SportsEvents magazine helps planners of amateur sporting events and competitions be more effective, informed and successful with their events. SportsEvents is published monthly by Covey Communications Corp., based in Gulf Shores, Ala.

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 260,000 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.