Paul Ohanian

US Lacrosse is proud to highlight our Impact Athletes - boys’ and girls’ high school lacrosse players who are supporting their communities with special efforts during these challenging days. This week, meet Christian Margita and Peyton Ross.

The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, established in 1957, announces the addition of eight new inductees as the Class of 2020.

Since the 2020 high school lacrosse season has now been canceled in almost all parts of the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, US Lacrosse regrettably announces today that it will not award its boys’ and girls’ high school All-America Award, All-Academic Award, and Coach of the Year Award in 2020.

Taking just a few minutes to submit an online nomination can help shine the spotlight on a deserving youth lacrosse contributor. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s a great way to show your appreciation for a coach, official, or program leader that makes a difference. 

In partnership with Impact Canopy, the official tent & signage provider of US Lacrosse, our Impact Athletes initiative seeks to highlight the efforts and contributions being made by boys’ and girls’ high school lacrosse players to support their community during these challenging days. 

In his role as Chief Physician Executive, Hong oversees the health system’s medical practice plan which is implemented in eight hospitals across the state. Making sure that all of the hospitals have the needed resources, including ventilators and personal protective equipment, has been a major undertaking.

Not to be confused with mental illness, the CDC defines mental health as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

Based on her connection to the game in both the United States and Puerto Rico, Bermudez is optimistic about the expanding presence of diversity as part of the future of lacrosse. 

The WCLA season, along with all other spring lacrosse competition, came to an abrupt and premature end in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Collegiate club players from coast-to-coast were sidelined. No games, no practices, no playoffs, and no championship.

US Lacrosse has launched a new initiative, Impact Athletes, that seeks to highlight the efforts and contributions being made by boys and girls high school lacrosse players to support their community during these challenging days.