Six years ago, Able Lacrosse launched with a simple goal. Brothers Rowan and Christian Dias wanted to share their passion for lacrosse with their younger sister, Elle, and with other children like her who had developmental differences. 

“Honestly, we were just hopeful that we would be able to have a once per week opportunity for Elle and her friends to get together and play lacrosse,” said Vanessa Dias, mother to the three siblings.

Last week, USA Lacrosse announced its annual high school player awards, including the Jackie Pitts Award that recognizes senior players who go above and beyond in service to their team, school, and community. These athletes truly honor the game of lacrosse by investing in the development of the game, by serving as exemplary teammates, and by being role models within their school community.

USA Lacrosse today announced the high school girls’ coaches from each geographic area selected as winners of the 2025 Coach of the Year Awards. The award honors a girls’ lacrosse head coach in each area who exemplifies the ideals of the game of lacrosse.

The award is intended to recognize the individual’s overall coaching performance and contribution, not just coaching wins - although they may be considered. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field, and also demonstrate excellent rapport with their players, officials, and other coaches.

USA Lacrosse today announced the high school boys’ coaches from each geographic area selected as winners of the 2025 Coaches Award. The award honors a boys’ lacrosse head coach in each area who exemplify the ideals of the game of lacrosse.

The award is intended to recognize the individual’s overall coaching performance and contribution, not just coaching wins - although they may be considered. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field, and also demonstrate excellent rapport with players, officials, and other coaches.

USA Lacrosse today announced the high school boys selected as winners of the 2025 Bob Scott Award. Named in honor of the legendary coach and member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, these awards recognize one male senior player from each area who goes ‘above and beyond’ in service to his team, school, and community.

USA Lacrosse today announced the high school girls' players selected as winners of the 2025 Jackie Pitts Award. Named in honor of a legendary member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, these awards recognize one female senior player from each area who goes ‘above and beyond’ in service to her team, school, and community.

USA Lacrosse today announced the 2025 high school boys’ All-Academic honorees, with more than 500 players recognized for their academic success during this past year.

A USA Lacrosse All-Academic honoree is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom.

USA Lacrosse today announced the 2025 high school girls’ All-Academic honorees, with more than 500 players recognized for their academic success during this past year.

A USA Lacrosse All-Academic honoree is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom.

USA Lacrosse today announced All-Americans for the 2025 high school girls’ lacrosse season, honoring over 500 of the nation's best players for their accomplishments this year.          

USA Lacrosse oversees the selection of the All-Americans (listed below) and other high school awards, which are administered locally by area chairs. Selections are based on voting by coaches within each geographical area.           

USA Lacrosse today announced All-Americans for the 2025 high school boys’ lacrosse season, honoring over 500 of the nation's best players for their accomplishments this year.

USA Lacrosse oversees the selection of the All-Americans (listed below) and other high school awards, which are administered locally by area chairs. Selections are based on voting by coaches within each geographical area.