Administrators

Rick Burton is a clinician for the US Lacrosse Sankofa Clinic Series and also serves as a varsity boys’ coach at Edgewood (Md.) High School. His passion for lacrosse has motivated him to launch Route 40 Lacrosse, a program aimed at bringing the game to young people from all backgrounds. 

CONNY is celebrating its 30th anniversary this spring, honoring past administrators and volunteers who have helped it become one of the largest and healthiest youth lacrosse organizations in the country. The league has 55 towns, more than 12,000 players and 600 teams that span most of Connecticut and into parts of New York.

Gerald J. Carroll Award annually recognizes one high school boys' coach nationwide. The award measures the success of a coach not in victories but in the care and guidance he gives to the balanced development of the young men who play the game.

"How to Coach Kids," a 20-minute course developed in partnership with Nike and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, is now available on the US Lacrosse e-learning platform. It is free to US Lacrosse members. 

In its continuing effort to help mitigate the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health threat and assist our members and community partners with planning, US Lacrosse is postponing all events scheduled in the month of April.

With March designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remind our young athletes about the importance of making wise food choices to help maximize performance.

Online courses, live webinars and You Make the Call are among the digital resources available to officials from US Lacrosse to assist with training needs.

As you consider purchasing new lacrosse equipment, one important thing to keep in mind is a new rule as it relates to commotio cordis protection.

In just a matter of days, our lives have been upended in the wake of the global pandemic, but the connectivity and engagement so celebrated within our sport position us well to provide ongoing support and leadership to our respective communities.

US Lacrosse fully understands that the dedication of individuals throughout the nation serves as the driving force in the successful growth of youth lacrosse, and seeks to nationally recognize some of these deserving individuals.