SPARKS, Md. – USA Lacrosse is extending its commitment to helping student-athletes play at the next level, announcing a renewed exclusive partnership with NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, both part of the IMG Academy network of services, to deliver expanded recruiting access, education, and tools to its more than 425,000 members nationwide.
The agreement extends a longstanding relationship and deepens integration across USA Lacrosse events, digital platforms, and member communications – providing families with direct access to trusted recruiting resources and education at every stage of the journey.
As part of the partnership, NCSA and SportsRecruits will:
- Provide recruiting software at select USA Lacrosse events
- Offer designated enrollments for USA Lacrosse members into NCSA’s All In Award
- Deliver online recruiting workshops designed specifically for parents and families navigating the college process
"We're excited to continue our partnership with NCSA and SportsRecruits as the exclusive recruiting services providers of USA Lacrosse,” said Will Blake, VP of Corporate Partnerships for USA Lacrosse. “With integrations across our events, digital content, targeted email outreach, this partnership delivers trusted recruiting resources directly to our athletes, their families, and coaches. Together, we're strengthening the pathway to play beyond high school by providing meaningful value to our members at every stage of their journey."
“As leaders in sports education, our relationships with national governing bodies are essential to how we elevate and support student-athletes,” said Chris Ciaccio, Chief Commercial Officer of IMG Academy. “Renewing our partnership with USA Lacrosse strengthens our recruiting ecosystem across NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, aligns us with the trusted authority in the sport, and expands access, visibility, and opportunity for lacrosse athletes nationwide to win their future.”
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via IMG Academy+, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via NCSA and SportsRecruits, providing unmatched college recruiting education and services to student-athletes and their families, club coaches, and event operators, and is the premier service for college coaches.
About USA Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. As the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, USA Lacrosse fuels the growth, enriches the experience, and fields the best National Teams, supporting more than 425,000 members across the country.
