Misc Youth

This is lacrosse, the Brooklyn way. Our Weekly Cover series chronicles the rise of the Crescents, a USA Lacrosse-supported group changing the game in NYC's most populous borough.

Groups of young girls have turned a simple clothespin into a symbol of encouragement, connection and team spirit.

Don't sweat the dog days. Empty the trunk, put a seat down in the SUV and get ready to pack for success.

Club programs don’t want to pull players out of town leagues. The parents are driving the exodus.

The decline in sportsmanship has significant psychological and developmental consequences for young athletes.

While addressing unsportsmanlike conduct is important, it’s better to be preemptive.

For some reason, some families see the word “recreation” and devalue the experience.

Youth lacrosse leaders across the country are combatting the sportsmanship crisis.

As athletes and parents, we need to prioritize our sports commitments and stick to those priorities.

Learn about the basic components of a stick and pocket, watch online video tutorials, follow the top stick doctors in the game and get to work.