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The decline in sportsmanship has significant psychological and developmental consequences for young athletes. Poor adult behavior — whether from parents, coaches, or spectators — creates an environment that is not conducive to learning, enjoyment or emotional well-being.
We asked three leading professionals in sports psychology and mental performance about these negative effects and how to cope with them.
SPARKS, Md. – National Lacrosse Hall of Fame players and championship coaches Kelly Amonte Hiller and Dom Starsia will be honored at the fourth annual USA Lacrosse Foundation Gala on June 4 in New York City. The event will be held at Gotham Hall and will be emceed by another Hall of Famer, ESPN lacrosse analyst Sheehan Stanwick Burch.
Update: April 18, 2025
On April 14, 2025, USA Lacrosse issued a consumer advisory (original advisory below) to let individuals know that there were two versions of the Gait Apex 2 available in the marketplace. Both versions used the same name, but only one had been approved by USA Lacrosse.
A pair of undefeated former champions -- Georgia (12-0) and UCLA (10-0) – remain 1-2 in this week’s WCLA Top 20 Division I ranking, but they better not look backwards because there’s several contenders coming on strong.
It’s no secret that residents of Iowa know how to grow things. The state ranks first in the nation in beef, pork, corn, soybean and grain production.
Chad Gano, president of Waukee Lacrosse in Iowa, is passionate about also growing lacrosse in America’s heartland. He wants to expose the game to as many kids as possible within a fun, competitive, and positive environment.
SPARKS, Md. – Here We Flo will be an official sponsor for two USA Lacrosse events coming up next month – the USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) National Championship and the USA Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament.
World Lacrosse has announced the 20 nations that will compete for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship on Jeju Island in Korea from August 15-24.
Beginning with the 2019 playing season, USA Lacrosse introduced a new checking category for 14U and 13U girls players. Called transitional checking, this rule is intended to provide a middle ground between full checking at the high school level and modified checking for 12U.
Powered by a 14-11 victory over No. 3 Clemson Club last week, the Georgia Bulldogs have claimed the top spot in the WCLA Division I Top 20 ranking and bounced defending champion UCLA out of the number one position for the first time this season. Georgia (12-0) recorded its eighth win of the year over a ranked opponent.
Steve DiPietro (center) receives the 2024 Carroll Award from USA Lacrosse’s regional manager Harry Jacobs (left) and Rockville Centre School District administrator Patrick Maguire.
USA Lacrosse has named Steve DiPietro, boys’ head coach at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, N.Y. as recipient of the organization’s 2024 Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award.