Diversity

US Lacrosse Board member Chazz Woodson has a behind the scenes look at growing the sport. As the new head men's lacrosse coach at Hampton University, he has big ideas for the future.

The recent social unrest in our country has compelled US Lacrosse to provide greater leadership to address the challenges of systemic racism that exist in the sport. US Lacrosse has developed an anti-racism statement and a number of action steps the organization will pursue now and into the future.

A petition calling for the Iroquois Nationals to be included in The World Games 2022, a  multi-sport, Olympic-style event that is a separate entity from the world championships conducted by World Lacrosse, has recently been circulated on social media. US Lacrosse has issued a statement in support of the Iroquois Nationals on the matter.

Imani West is a former NCAA Division I goalie who now serves as a clinician for the US Lacrosse Sankofa Clinic Series. She has a passion for helping to introduce lacrosse to more young players of color, especially girls. She wants to help them understand that they have a place in the game.

US Lacrosse will open a four-part webinar series discussing diversity and inclusion issues on Tuesday, July 14. The series of “How To” webinars is aimed at providing actionable steps that the lacrosse community can take to implement meaningful change.

Lauren Davenport, manager of athlete development at US Lacrosse, shares her experiences with race and tangible steps the lacrosse community can take to create more opportunities for people of color in the sport.

US Lacrosse has announced the formation of a LGBTQ+ Inclusion Scholarship and proceeds from current Pride Month merchandise sales will help fund the scholarship.

In the last two weeks, we have seen overwhelming support to make much-needed strides towards improving racial equality in our country. Voices that have been silent for far too long have finally been heard. US Lacrosse is committed to do its part to enact change.

As part of its celebration of Pride Month, US Lacrosse will hold a series of live discussions with prominent individuals from the lacrosse community. The discussions are designed for specific audiences to help them learn ways to make everyone feel included and help support the LGBTQ+ community.

US Lacrosse stands together in solidarity with those members of our community who routinely feel the weight of oppression, systemic racism, hate and a failing system of justice. We will continue to work to make the lacrosse community an agent of change for all who play and support the Creator’s game.