NEW YORK — Today, eight of the leading thought leaders of lacrosse in the United States announced the formation of ELEVATE28 and its mission to double the country’s participation in the sport to 4 million annual players by the end of the decade.

Unfortunately, workaholism is a term that’s no longer reserved for adults. Increasingly, experts are finding that young athletes can easily fall into this trap too. Workaholic tendencies are often praised as hustle, grit, or enthusiasm, but over time, these tendencies can lead to physical and mental health problems.

TrueSport Expert Nadia Kyba explains how coaches and caregivers can work together to prevent a workaholic culture from infecting youth sports.

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse, the governing body for the sport in the United States and a Recognized Sport Organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, has announced it is revamping its membership structure to best serve its more than 400,000 annual members and fulfill its mission with greater impact.

SPARKS, Md. — The application window for the 2024 USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals, featuring top-tier girls’ 13U, 14U and 15U teams from around the country, is now open.

SPARKS, Md. — The third annual National Celebrate Lacrosse Week – set for Nov. 4-12, 2023 – will feature approximately 100 Pick Up & Play events that will introduce new players to the sport. The clinics are spread across 32 states and will involve USA Lacrosse working with 80 local lacrosse organizations to help provide pathways for players to continue exploring the sport.

Concussion research is a rapidly evolving field, and over the past several years, there have been some changes in recommendations regarding concussions and their treatment. Newer research shows that some prior recommendations, including prolonged periods of rest, were not helpful for recovery.

Sixes, the fast-paced, Olympic-style version of lacrosse, has seen increased exposure over the past year with inclusion in The World Games in Birmingham, Ala., last summer and the Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series in February. 

Now it’s ready to come to youth lacrosse. 

Wheelchair Lacrosse USA (WLUSA), the governing body of wheelchair lacrosse in the United States, hosted its annual national championship last week, with 10 participating teams from across the country helping to make the 2023 event the biggest one in the organization’s history.

The Milwaukee Eagles (Division A) and Houston Apollos (Division B) claimed championships following the three-day tournament that concluded Sunday at Buffalo RiverWorks, an events and entertainment center located on the banks of the Buffalo (N.Y.) River.

As the new academic year gets underway for colleges from coast-to-coast, it’s a good time to consider if starting a WCLA (Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates) club lacrosse team on your campus might be the right decision. 

As last year’s USA Lacrosse WCLA Division I and II national champions, Boston College and New Hampshire will gladly tell you there are a range of benefits for all participants, including the possibly of capturing a glimmering trophy to permanently display back on your campus.

As a coach or caregiver, it’s easy to forget the anxiety and nerves that often crop up for athletes around team tryouts. Or maybe you have an experience of your own that you remember and shudder about decades later. But how do you hold tryouts and make the right selections for your team while still helping athletes navigate those nerves?