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How to Set Goals for the Upcoming Lacrosse Season

By Kate Hickman | @BalanceLacrosse Larry Palumbo Happy New Year and welcome to 2016! Ringing in the new year means that the spring lacrosse season is around the corner. With that comes the pressure of your running tests and the return of that voice in your head, asking, “Will I make the team this year? Will I win the starting position? Will be ... More

Snowy US Lacrosse Convention Opens in Baltimore

By Paul Krome, Brian Logue and Paul Ohanian John Strohsacker BALTIMORE – The first snowflakes began falling a little before four in the afternoon, but that did little to dampen the enthusiasm of lacrosse participants that were able to make it to the opening of the 2016 US Lacrosse National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center, which features ... More

A Personal Lacrosse Epiphany and Public Thank You

By Caitlin Kelley John Strohsacker With the US Lacrosse Convention kicking off in Baltimore this week, I mark my first year working for US Lacrosse. I am happy to say that I feel more passionate about the game and the opportunity that lacrosse offers young women today than I did a year ago. What I have learned in one year at US Lacrosse has truly changed ... More

How it Works: Cross-Checking Foul in Boys Lacrosse

By Gordon Corsetti Larry Palumbo This post is part of a multi-part series breaking down personal fouls in youth and high school boys lacrosse. Quotes and explanations below are specific to NFHS and US Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules. The post has been reviewed by Walt Munze, the national NFHS rules interpreter. The Rule Rule 5.2: “A player may not ... More

Coaching Education Helps One Program Continue to Thrive

By Brian Logue Brian Logue The Hereford High School lacrosse program is one of the most dominant public school programs in Maryland. The boys and girls have combined to win 12 state championships, and they’ve reached at least the semifinal round of the state tournament another six times. It’s no coincidence that a strong rec lacrosse program ... More

4 Ways to Maximize Your Fall Ball Lacrosse Experience

By Ryan Boyle | @TrilogyLacrosse Rich Barnes Spring is supposed to be the season of rebirth, revival and renewal. Personally, I always viewed fall as having more phoenix-like qualities. The start of the school year brought new challenges and surprises — a different role within the student body, new classes and teachers, and a new sports season. So ... More

How to Create the Physical Environment for Learning Lacrosse

By T.J. Buchanan Introduction In 2012, Dr. Mariale Hardiman published a book entitled “The Brain Targeted Teaching Model for 21st Century Schools.” Dr. Hardiman and her team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University spent several years conducting and reviewing neuroscience research on how children’s brains function in the ... More

How It Works: Illegal Body-Checking Rule in Youth Lacrosse

By Gordon Corsetti Larry Palumbo In the last “How It Works” post, I explained the illegal body check penalty and how it is enforced under NFHS rules at the high school level. Before going into the adjustments and additions to the rule for youth play, I want to point out an overarching concept for all personal foul calls in the youth game. ... More

Don’t Let a Missing CMP Leave You Vulnerable

By Paul Ohanian Does your lacrosse league or program have a documented Concussion Management Plan (CMP)? And if so, are your program leaders and coaches committed to following it? If you answered no to either of those questions, your organization may be vulnerable to financial risk, as evidenced by the recent record settlement against a Florida school ... More

Gold Stick is a “No-Brainer”

By Paul Ohanian Jim Cowsert Certified coaches, documented safety procedures, a commitment to sportsmanship and consistent communication to constituents. These are all hallmarks of the US Lacrosse Gold Stick Program and among the best practices that applicant organizations are implementing to provide the most positive playing experience for youth. With 20 ... More