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.

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.

Returning to sport from illness of any kind can be tricky, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s only gotten more difficult. But even a simple cold or stomach bug can leave an athlete sidelined without a clear idea of when it’s safe or advisable to return to sport. 

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.

Lou Corsetti, USA Lacrosse’s director for the Southeast Region and a longtime lacrosse coach in Georgia, has been named as the recipient of APIVEO’s 2021 Brian Snitker Award as the organization’s youth coach of the year.

Based in Georgia, APIVEO (Always Play for Each Other) is an organization seeking to empower youth coaches by giving them simple, positive, and age-appropriate life and leadership lessons to share with their teams. 

SPARKS, Md. — The 2022 USA Lacrosse Convention, scheduled for Jan. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will feature more than 100 live educational sessions for coaches, officials and program leaders to help get you ready for the upcoming season.

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.