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 12-15.

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.

Much like their beloved smartphone or tablet, your athlete has an internal battery — a storage system of energy that's quickly released into their muscles to help them sprint, jump, lift, and push hard in a race or competition. But like a smartphone's battery, that storage system can only work for so long before needing to be recharged.

TrueSport expert Stephanie Miezin, a registered dietician and the director of nutrition for the NWSL’s KC Current, explains how your athlete uses their energy stores, and how they can optimize their intake to fuel peak performance.

What is “clipping?”

No, it’s not another lacrosse term like crease crank, yard sale or wheels — and it’s also not a phrase your enthusiastic parent will scream from the bleachers. There’s a new phenomenon taking the youth girls’ lacrosse space by storm, and it’s all about quietly spreading positivity.

USA Lacrosse today announced the high school boys selected as winners of the 2025 Bob Scott Award. Named in honor of the legendary coach and member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, these awards recognize one male senior player from each area who goes ‘above and beyond’ in service to his team, school, and community.

SPARKS, Md. – USA Lacrosse’s investment in age verification provides a valuable resource for the lacrosse community to facilitate fair and safer play. For USA Lacrosse members, this is a free, one-time process in which they upload a valid proof of age document and their record will be updated to indicate age verified status.

Leagues and tournaments around the country can then work with USA Lacrosse — also free of charge — to utilize the service to appropriately segment players by age groupings.

As a student-athlete, there may be a point where you want to seek some coaching outside of your school or club coach. From personal trainers to virtual coaches to skills-based coaches, there are a lot of options for getting extra help. But what makes sense for you and your athletic trajectory — and what should you avoid doing if you double up on coach input?

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s Director of Science, Dr. Laura Lewis, explains the different types of extra coaching you can look for, how to select the right coach for you, and when to walk away.