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Submitted by gpohanian on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:56

USA Lacrosse has named Dejon Hush of Seattle, Washington as recipient of the organization’s 2023 Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award.

Through the years, Hush has served as a coach on many levels in the Pacific Northwest, ranging from youth to college. He currently serves as boys’ head coach at Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle.

Submitted by gpohanian on Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:32

Pictured (l-r), Eric Geringswald, Harry Jacobs, and Mike Nelson.

Longtime youth lacrosse volunteer Harry Jacobs, a member of the USA Lacrosse regional staff since 2019, was recently recognized for his dedicated service in supporting the growth of the game.

Submitted by gpohanian on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 11:15

USA Lacrosse announces Kirsten Kelley of Blacklick, Ohio and Stephen Finnell, Jr. of Garden City, N.Y. as the recipients of 2023 Michael Breschi Scholarships.

Established in 2007 to honor the life and memory of Michael Breschi, son of University of North Carolina men’s lacrosse head coach Joe Breschi, the scholarships are awarded annually to two high school seniors who are attending college and are the son or daughter of a coach who serves as a full-time employee of an educational institution.

Submitted by gpohanian on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 14:05

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse today announced the 2023 girls’ players and coaches honored through its high school recognition program. The recognition program includes Coach of the Year awards and for players, All-America, All-Academic, and the Jackie Pitts Award. 

A USA Lacrosse All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.

Submitted by gpohanian on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 11:43

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse today announced the 2023 boys’ players and coaches honored through its high school recognition program, with nearly 1,000 players and almost 50 coaches receiving honors. The recognition program includes Coach of the Year awards and for players, All-America, All-Academic, and the Bob Scott Award.

Submitted by gpohanian on Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:36

Photo: Ben Hunt (left) receives the 2022 Carroll Award from Paul Holley, one of the team parents at Auburn High School.
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USA Lacrosse has named Ben Hunt of Auburn, Alabama as recipient of the organization’s 2022 Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award.

Hunt has served as the varsity head coach at Auburn High School since the founding of the program in 2010, and also coaches local youth players to support the growth of the game in East Alabama. He was the 2021 Greater Birmingham Youth Lacrosse Coach of the Year.

Submitted by gpohanian on Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:24

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse today announced the 2022 boys’ players and coaches honored through its high school recognition program. The recognition program includes Coach of the Year awards and for players, All-America, All-Academic, and the Bob Scott Award.

A USA Lacrosse All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.

Submitted by gpohanian on Thu, 07/14/2022 - 10:20

SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse today announced the 2022 girls’ players and coaches honored through its high school recognition program. The recognition program includes Coach of the Year awards and for players, All-America, All-Academic, and the Jackie Pitts Award. 

A USA Lacrosse All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.

Submitted by gpohanian on Fri, 06/03/2022 - 10:11

Photo: Adam White (left) receives the 2021 Carroll Award from William L. Burke III, Headmaster of St. Sebastian’s School.

USA Lacrosse has named Adam White of Boston, Massachusetts as recipient of the organization’s 2021 Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award. White has served as a coach and English teacher at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, Mass. since 2013. After four years as an assistant coach, he took over as the boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach in 2017.