During the week of March 1-7, every lacrosse coach is encouraged to give the short, simple speech to their players to help change the concussion culture.
The Positive Coaching Alliance recently announced 100 regional winners for its Double-Goal Coach Award, with four lacrosse coaches among the recipients.
The unofficial start for the WCLA season has arrived, and as usual, the first big weekend of the year takes place in Southern California. Two major events kick off on Friday and include participating teams from across the country.
Part of the challenge of any endeavor is getting buy-in from participants. Growing the game of lacrosse, especially among non-traditional participants, is no different.
Good teammates look out for each other. That’s the premise behind the Team Up Speak Up campaign, in which players are encouraged to notify a coach or athletic trainer if they suspect a teammate might have a concussion.
The 2019 Research Report includes updates of studies about women’s headgear, mental health programs for youth athletes, and youth concussions, among others.
As one of the most decorated players of his generation, the 2005 Tewaaraton Award winner has grown into the responsibility of fostering positive change in the sport he loves.
The only effective response to commotio cordis is the timely delivery of a life-saving shock or defibrillation. Had there been an AED on the field at Northport, Louis’ life may have been saved.
Research shows a strong correlation between early adversity (before the age of 18) and poor outcomes later in life. There’s a direct link between childhood trauma, such as sexual abuse, and adult onset of chronic disease, depression, and suicide.
