For years, lacrosse has embraced a familiar marketing mantra: the fastest game on two feet. It has also been one of the fastest-growing sports in America. Today, the sport boasts three professional leagues, NCAA championships drawing robust attendance, and—most significantly—a return to the Olympic stage as a medal sport for the first time in more than a century at the LA28 Games.

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.

SPARKS, Md. – Participation trends are shifting, youth sports are evolving, and the broader landscape of sport and physical activity in the U.S. is changing. Join USA Lacrosse for a free “State of the Sport” Webinar on Wednesday, March 25 at noon (Eastern) to explore what the data reveals about the future of the game.

Developed by USA Lacrosse, LaxFit® is a science-informed training program designed to reduce lower-body injury risk and improve athletic performance. This comprehensive curriculum targets key areas like core strength, balance, and proper landing mechanics — all critical in preventing ACL tears, ankle sprains, and other common injuries.

For one weekend each year, the seaside community of Santa Barbara, located on the central California coast, becomes the epicenter of lacrosse as women’s collegiate club teams from around the country arrive for three days of sun, fun and intense competition.

The USA Lacrosse Rules Committee and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have announced the boys’ high school rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2026 season. USA Lacrosse writes and publishes a stand-alone youth rule book for ages 14U and below, and works in collaboration with the NFHS on the rules for boys' high school lacrosse.

Four primary points of emphasis were identified for the upcoming season.

The USA Lacrosse Rules Committee, working in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has announced the girls’ rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2026 season.

Key rule changes include the following:

Rule 2-4-5 — Stick checks may be requested at any point during a quarter break, halftime, a team time-out, prior to the start of an overtime period, prior to the start of a draw, and immediately following goals in regulation and overtime periods.

SPARKS, Md.  –  The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) national championship event is moving to Naples, Florida in 2026, with all games to be played at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Dates for the 2026 championship tournament are May 11-16.

This marks the first time in the 25-year history of the WCLA event that the championship tournament will be hosted in Florida.

Early sport specialization — where kids focus on one sport too soon — is a growing trend among youth athletes. But what many parents and young athletes may not realize is that there are risks associated with specialization.

The data shows that athletes who specialize early are up to twice as likely to suffer overuse injuries, burnout, or psychological stress. The risks are real, and the payoff is rare. Less than 2% of college athletes ever go pro.

Young players between the ages of 13-18 are invited to take the field at USA Lacrosse Headquarters for a high-intensity skills clinic, presented by Gait Lacrosse, and led by U.S. National Team athletes and Gait Lacrosse athletes.

These clinics are designed for boys and girls between the ages of 13–18 seeking advanced training and skill development in a focused, fast-paced environment.