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.

If you’re reading this article, you likely want to start improving the diversity, equity, and inclusion on your team or at your school, but you’re simply not sure how or where to begin. There’s no better time than April, which is officially recognized as Celebrate Diversity Month.

As parents, we always want what’s best for our kids, and that certainly includes all aspects of their involvement in youth sports. In fact, just starting our kids in youth sports can be a daunting experience for some parents.

We ask ourselves if we have our kids in the right program, and perhaps, if they are even playing the right sport(s).  Do they have good coaches who are teaching them the proper fundamental skills, and good sportsmanship? Are they safe, and are they having fun?

SPARKS, Md. — The journey to wearing red, white and blue begins now.

USA Lacrosse has announced the regional tryout dates and locations for the 2023 National Team Development Program (NTDP). The NTDP is a three-step process for high school boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players that will ultimately end with 88 players being named to one of four USA Select teams that will play against international competition during the USA Lacrosse Fall Classic in October.

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse has announced it has extended its partnership with NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) as the Official Responsible Recruiting Provider for USA Lacrosse. The three-year extension of the agreement originally signed in 2018 runs into 2026.

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.

You've probably heard how important protein is for athletes. But how much do you really need, when do you need it, and how is it actually helping you?

National Athletic Training Month is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers.

These health care professionals in the field of sports medicine specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries among athletes of all ages.

They are also the first ones on the field to render assistance to an injured athlete, and often times the ones helping to oversee rehabilitation programs to get injured athletes back on the field.

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse has opened the application process to be considered for tryouts for the U.S. Women’s U20 National Team that will represent the United States in the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong China from August 15-25, 2024.

More than 90 teams representing 36 girls’ lacrosse club programs from around the country are locked in for the 2023 USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals this summer in Frederica, Del. The 14U age division is sold out and just two spots remain for the 13U and 15U age groups.

The USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals will be held July 11-12 at the DE Turf Sports Complex and will be run in partnership with STEPS Lacrosse and Top of the Bay for the third consecutive year. Teams can earn bids through historical performance or an application process.