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Honor Those Who Make a Difference
US Lacrosse is committed to supporting the growth of youth lacrosse throughout the United States. The dedication of individuals around the country, who have devoted countless hours to make lacrosse happen in their communities, has been the driving force behind the successful growth of youth lacrosse. Each year, US Lacrosse honors outstanding contributors to youth lacrosse programs. The goal of the youth awards program is to nationally recognize individuals who have made contributions to the game over time while supporting the mission and vision of US Lacrosse:
| "We envision a future which offers people everywhere the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy and ultimately embrace the shared passion of the lacrosse experience." |
Those awarded will be recognized at an annual breakfast at the US Lacrosse National Convention.
Awards
Outstanding Contribution to the Game
This is the Youth Council’s highest honor. The award is for individuals who, over the years, have consistently contributed to the youth game of lacrosse in support of the US Lacrosse mission and vision and in ways that will have a lasting impact on generations to come.
Youth Coach of the Year – Girls’
This award is given to an outstanding youth girls’ coach who embodies the characteristics of an ideal coach supporting the US Lacrosse mission and vision, dedicating him or herself to his or her players and providing the best possible lacrosse experience for everyone involved with his or her team.
Youth Coach of the Year – Boys’
This award is given to an outstanding youth boys’ coach who embodies the characteristics of an ideal coach supporting US Lacrosse mission and vision, dedicating him or herself to his or her players and providing the best possible lacrosse experience for everyone involved with his or her team.
Program Administrator of the Year
This award is given to an outstanding administrator of a league or program who runs a program of excellence that upholds the mission and vision of US Lacrosse.
Outstanding Youth Official/Umpire
This award is for an exemplary member of the "third team on the field" who embodies the characteristics of an ideal role model, teacher, and mentor supporting the US Lacrosse mission and vision and seeking to maintain a high quality of experience for all on his or her field.
Exceptional Double-Goal Coach
This award is for a coach that exemplifies excellence in supporting and reinforcing Positive Coaching Alliance/US Lacrosse values and principles: not only coaching to win, but coaching to teach players life lessons and develop character. For more information, visit www.positivecoach.org. Nominees for this award may also be eligible for a PCA national double-goal coach award.
Kevin Von Graham Award *
This award is for an outstanding coach of a US Lacrosse BRIDGE Affiliate program who exemplifies support of the mission and vision of both US Lacrosse and the BRIDGE Initiative
(* formerly the Exceptional BRIDGE Lacrosse Coach Award)
- please visit www.uslacrosse.org/bridge for more information.
Most Innovative Youth Coach
This award recognizes an outstanding coach who excels at innovative, creative, fun-inspiring coaching techniques while supporting the US Lacrosse mission and vision.
Excellence in Growing the Game
This award is for an individual who supports the US Lacrosse mission and vision, working effectively and tirelessly to develop lacrosse in a particular geographic area.
One for All Award
This award honors a young adult who has given unselfishly of his or her time and talent to help grow and build lacrosse awareness. This individual must be a US Lacrosse member who thoroughly embodies the mission and vision of US Lacrosse. He or she is typically a person who has volunteered time, while balancing a busy schedule, to mentor others and give back to the sport.
Founders' Circle
This is a unique award given to someone who has founded a program, product or idea that has staying power within the sport. This individual has a positive impact on the youth game and/or its constituents and must be a current US Lacrosse member who thoroughly embraces the mission and vision of US Lacrosse. This award may or may not be awarded annually, pending qualified nominations.
Also see:
• 2007 US Lacrosse Youth Award Winners
• 2006 US Lacrosse Youth Award Winners
• 2005 US Lacrosse Youth Award Winners |
