To enhance player safety, US Lacrosse has long advocated for the presence of an automated external defibrillator (AED) at all lacrosse practices and games. Fortunately, an AED was on-site at last Friday’s high school game in Baltimore between Loyola Blakefield and McDonogh.
The majority of high school athletes say that their interest in playing sports has remained the same or grown over the past year, despite worries that they could catch or transmit COVID-19 through sports participation.
US Lacrosse believes there are many reasons to play youth sports, including athletes enjoying a wide range of physical, emotional, and social benefits. But abuse, on any level and in any form, can not be part of the equation.
US Lacrosse insurance experts recently provided insights to help members better understand the liability challenges for organizations, insurance coverage, and minimizing risk in a pandemic world.
The interactive Concussion Story Wall gathered personal stories from over 600 people that have experienced a concussion or been a caretaker for someone with the injury.
US Lacrosse has partnered with the national nonprofit organization RISE for a series of educational video workshops that further the valuable discussions about racism, prejudice, diversity, and inclusion.
As spring arrives, lacrosse players of all ages are anxious to return to the field of play. But doing so safely remains utmost for all participants. Dr. Richard Hinton, a member of the USL Sports Science & Safety Committee and sports medicine medical director for MedStar Health, provides some recommendations.
Dave Cerny, a longstanding youth coach and volunteer with the North Coast Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse, has been selected as the winner of the 2020 US Lacrosse Homer R. Schwartz Chapter Leadership Award.
US Lacrosse health and medical experts recently provided guidance to help the lacrosse community navigate a safe return to the field for the spring season.