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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.

SPARKS, Md. — In an effort to help keep youth players as safe as possible, all new and renewing coach members of USA Lacrosse will be required to complete an online course as part of the organization's abuse prevention training program. The new requirement goes into effect on July 1, 2022. Criminal background checks, completed every two years, have already been a requirement for USA Lacrosse coach members since 2018.

SPARKS, Md. — The newly redesigned Mobile Coach, a powerful tool designed to help both new and experienced lacrosse coaches, has been released by USA Lacrosse. USA Lacrosse members can access the full features of the app with select features available for non-members.

The annual ceremonial kickoff to the lacrosse season will be back in person this year with the USA Lacrosse Convention taking place from Jan. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Here are some highlights and key pieces of info for this year’s convention:

The USA Lacrosse Coach Development Program is a comprehensive approach that provides all of the tools necessary for a coach to become the best they can be. As you get ready for the 2022 season, make sure you’re accessing all that we have to offer.

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse is pleased to announce that the Vail Lacrosse Tournament is joining its event sanctioning program.

Established in 1995, the Vail Lacrosse Tournament is known as the highest-altitude tournament in the country. The event draws nearly 2,000 players (girls and boys) and 3,000 spectators to the Vail Valley to enjoy the outdoors, beautiful scenery, special events and competitive lacrosse.

Kelly Burke’s reason for getting started as a youth lacrosse coach is not unique. You can blame it on the kids.

Last spring, shortly after her family moved to Alabama, Burke’s youngest daughter, age 10, joined the local league, Mountain Brook Lacrosse. Naturally, the team needed coaching help, and as a transplanted Marylander who had played the game in high school, Burke volunteered.

But she had never been on the sidelines or coached kids, even though she had an older daughter who also played.

63-0.

An impressive undefeated streak that occurred in the early 1990’s. This record is held by none other than Venus Williams in the junior tennis circuit. At what seemed to be her “peak” and set her on the trajectory to turn pro, her father, Richard Williams, pulled her and her sister (Serena Williams) from tournaments and competition. A bold, controversial move in the name of allowing Venus and Serena to be kids, focus on their education, have fun, and develop their games.