Dear Lacrosse Community,

On January 11, 2023, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) officially welcomed USA Lacrosse as a Recognized Sport Organization (RSO) in the Affiliates Organization Council (AOC). 

So, what do these acronyms mean and how does it affect the sport of lacrosse?

First and foremost, this is a big deal I am really excited about!

LaxCon is back to kick off the 2023 lacrosse season and the schedule, featuring nearly 100 sessions for coaches and officials, has been released. LaxCon takes place from Jan. 20-22 at the Baltimore Convention Center and attendees can save $75 by registering in advance.

As one of the most dynamic players in lacrosse, Michael Sowers attributes much of his speed and explosiveness to his commitment to footwork training. This year at the USA Lacrosse Convention in Baltimore, Sowers will share some of the training secrets that have helped elevate him to elite attackman status.

LaxCon, annually the sport’s largest educational and networking event, takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center, Jan. 20-22, 2023.

The following article is part of a content partnership with TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). TrueSport has partnered with more than 20 sport NGBs to promote a positive culture of youth sport with expert content and programming.

The following article is part of a content partnership with TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). TrueSport has partnered with more than 20 sport NGBs to promote a positive culture of youth sport with expert content and programming.  

The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) national championship event is returning to a popular and familiar East Coast location in 2023.

USA Lacrosse has announced that the 2023 WCLA Division I and II National Championships will be played at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex and Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The same venue previously hosted the WCLA Championship in 2014, 2015, and 2019.

USA Lacrosse, in partnership with presenting sponsor MedStar Health, is hosting an in-person Sports Medicine Symposium on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center. With a central theme of athlete mental health and wellness, the one-day event will feature multiple sessions with national experts providing comprehensive information on this important topic.

The following article is part of a content partnership with TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). TrueSport has partnered with more than 20 sport NGBs to promote a positive culture of youth sport with expert content and programming.

Many young athletes enjoy setting and working toward sport goals, whether it’s achieving a personal best in competition or scoring a certain number of points in a game. While goals around sport performance are important, non-sport goals are equally critical to a young athlete’s well-being.

The following article is part of a content partnership with TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). TrueSport has partnered with more than 20 sport NGBs to promote a positive culture of youth sport with expert content and programming.

The evidence is there – if you host it, they will come.

That was one of the main takeaways from USA Lacrosse’s National Celebrate Lacrosse Week initiative, aimed at uniting the lacrosse community from coast-to-coast through virtual and in-person events. 

A key component of the week-long celebration, November 5-13, was a series of free “Pick Up and Play” clinics that provided youth players, ages 6-14, with an opportunity to try the sport for the first time.