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Submitted by blogue on Mon, 04/25/2022 - 13:07

The following article appeared in the Mid-Atlantic version of the April print edition of USA Lacrosse Magazine. Help fuel the future of the sport and have the magazine delivered right to your mailbox by becoming a USA Lacrosse member today.

A certain magic happens when a child grasps his or her first lacrosse stick — a power seldom felt in any other sport. With a stick comes a lifetime connection to a sport and a community.

Submitted by blogue on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 20:07

Richie Moran, a Hall of Fame coach and a lifelong advocate for the sport, died on Sunday at the age of 85.

One of the most beloved figures in the sport’s history, Moran was a Long Island native who first gained notoriety as a standout midfielder for the powerhouse Sewanhaka High School teams. He went on to the University of Maryland, where he helped the Terps win the 1959 national championship.

Submitted by blogue on Thu, 04/21/2022 - 17:33

The following article appeared in the Pacific Southwest version of the April print edition of USA Lacrosse Magazine. Help fuel the future of the sport and have the magazine delivered right to your mailbox by becoming a USA Lacrosse member today.

A desire for working in underserved communities and a love for lacrosse spawned through his child’s involvement in the sport has developed into a passion project for Jason Andersen.

Submitted by blogue on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 12:50

USA Lacrosse will host six Next Collegiate League games on Tierney Field this coming Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. The Next Collegiate League features six men’s lacrosse teams from historic HBCU institutions — Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Lincoln University, Morgan State University and the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore — playing under Olympic-style rules.

Submitted by blogue on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 15:34

The lacrosse community has a long history of paying it forward and it is in that spirit the USA Lacrosse Foundation Legacy Gala has been created. The Legacy Gala will be held June 9, 2022 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City to celebrate and elevate the impact players, coaches, fans and investors have in shaping the future of the sport while generating important revenue to support key initiatives to fuel the sport’s growth.

Submitted by gpohanian on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 08:37

George William “Bill” Tanton, longtime columnist for USA Lacrosse Magazine and The Baltimore Evening Sun, died Sunday, Feb. 6 in Baltimore. He was 90 years old. Tanton served for 21 years at USA Lacrosse before retiring in March 2017.

“Bill was a colorful and prolific institution within our evolving organization ever since he came on board,” said Steve Stenersen, former president and CEO at USA Lacrosse. “We were fortunate to benefit from the addition of such a decorated sportswriter to our staff, but we valued his friendship and story-telling even more.”

Submitted by blogue on Wed, 02/02/2022 - 16:50

Pictured above, USA Lacrosse staff members Caitlin Kelley, Lauren Davenport, Natalie Wills and Dara Woizesko

To celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we’re featuring some USA Lacrosse staff members that are constantly making an impact on young girls and women in lacrosse. Their efforts ultimately help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

LAUREN DAVENPORT
Manager of Athlete Development

Submitted by blogue on Wed, 02/02/2022 - 09:15

Today, as we honor National Girls and Women in Sports Day, USA lacrosse wants to emphasize that providing opportunities for girls and women to play the sports they love is not a moment or a day, but a commitment. USA Lacrosse is committed to supporting all levels of play for girls and women by encouraging stakeholders nationwide to support the growth and enrich the game for female athletes. From the first time they step on the field to their biggest triumphs, these are some of the ways that USA Lacrosse brings the sport to life for female athletes