The NFHS classification of boys' lacrosse as "high-risk" for COVID-19 transmission is not supported by data and the US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee has recommended boys' and girls' lacrosse both be included in the "moderate-risk" category. US Lacrosse is continuing efforts to have the organization, and others that have mirrored the decision, to reconsider.
In partnership with NCSA, the official responsible recruiting services provider of US Lacrosse, we are proud to highlight our newest Impact Athletes -- Cooper Lillich and Tyler Grace Hawthorne -- a pair of Californian high schoolers making a difference in their communities.
Teens who practice gratitude are more likely to be happier in general and less likely to have behavior problems at school. They’re also likely to be healthier overall. Can this trending topic among mental health and wellness experts be transferred to the playing field?
The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the traditional spring lacrosse season for the Laconia (N.H.) Lacrosse Club, but the organization adapted on the fly and provided a much-needed outlet for its youth players this summer.
As more young athletes return to school and sport, it’s important to understand that past COVID-19 infections, and even undiagnosed or asymptomatic infections, can impact an athlete’s health and their heart health in particular. Learn to recognize the symptoms of heart issues and moderate your athlete’s return to play based on symptom severity and intensity of sport.
The “US Lacrosse Athlete Mindset Series,” an eight-week webinar series geared towards giving lacrosse players and coaches tools to improve, continues this week with a session on leadership. This week's guest is Tom Marechek, a National Lacrosse Hall of Fame player and the director of lacrosse at IMG Academy.
One of the top boys' club programs in the country, the Long Island Express, will send three teams to the 2021 US Lacrosse Youth Nationals, slated for July 13-15, 2021 in Frederica, Del.
Even during a pandemic, Albuquerque Youth Lacrosse is finding ways to stay involved in the sport. US Lacrosse resources — from the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model, First Stick Program and TryLax — have helped the organization prosper.
