Leif Elsmo

Inducted as a truly great contributor, Elsmo enjoyed a decorated lacrosse broadcasting career that spanned over three decades. He served as lead announcer for Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL), National Lacrosse League (NLL), and NCAA Lacrosse, and was the play-by-play voice for 24 straight NCAA Division I men’s championship games. 

As a talented broadcaster, Elsmo also wrote, produced, and hosted the only weekly national lacrosse highlight show for 20 years. He was also producer and distributer of the World Lacrosse championship, as well as annual preview shows for the MILL and NLL. 

Elsmo is a prior recipient of the World Games Outstanding Contributor Award, the Tewaaraton Outstanding Contribution Award, and the USILA’s Doyle Smith Media Award, among other honors.