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.

Matt Dunn rarely tweets.

He doesn’t feel comfortable weighing in or spouting off opinions online. His handle (@imdunntweeting) even hints at his reticence on the social media platform.

But after what he described as probably the scariest moment of his life, the reigning Premier Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Year and U.S. national team member refused to stay silent late last month.

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. 

Did you know that every current U.S. national team player —in both our men's and women's programs —have all participated in multiple sports throughout their lives? We asked them: What skill(s) have you learned from playing multiple sports? This is what they shared:

Teamwork and Humility

“The skill that I have learned from other sports was how to be a good teammate. I wasn’t always the best or the star in the other sports I played, so I learned how to be the best teammate and supporter in the field.” – Mackenzie Burns

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.

When I directed officials for Atlanta Youth Lacrosse, I had a unique opportunity to experiment with several “off the books” rules that would help players improve their skills and maintain a positive field experience for everyone. The most successful rules were the No-Rake Rule, the Uncontrollable Stick Rule, the Circle of Shame Rule, and the 24-Hour Rule. Here is how they work.