USA Lacrosse, the governing body for the sport in the United States and a Recognized Sports Organization by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, has announced a renewal of a partnership with Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports technology solutions, for an additional two years. As part of this continued collaboration, Sports Connect will serve as an Official League Registration Partner of USA Lacrosse. As an official league registration partner, Sports Connect is helping to streamline registration and league management processes for associated leagues.

It was a viral moment that captured all the positive attributes of sports.

Teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, confidence, collaboration, and fun were all on display last week in a game between Maryland boys’ high school rivals, Saints Peter & Paul and Severn School.

Caleb Krewson of SSPP took possession at midfield, raced downfield while dodging defenders, circled around X, and took a shot at the Severn goal. He missed, but a teammate grabbed the rebound and put the ball back on Krewson's stick. After another crease roll, he buried the shot in the upper corner.

In 2022, Katie Silbermann helped lead her Virginia Club team to the national semifinals of the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) national tournament. That experience, in part, helped shape her future path in lacrosse. 

USA Lacrosse has announced the revised process and timeline for its 2024 grant offerings, which provide resources to groups and organizations to support local lacrosse development and opportunities.

USA Lacrosse grants are designed to reduce barriers to participation, increase inclusivity, and fuel growth in communities throughout the country by awarding equipment, financial support, and educational opportunities.

Student leadership is difficult. If you’re the captain of a team or in another leadership role, you’re probably tasked with making potentially unpopular decisions, which can lead to resistance from your teammates or your coach. Experiencing resistance as a leader is inevitable and it can actually be an opportunity to hone your leadership skills while creating team buy-in.

Board-certified family physician and TrueSport expert Deborah Gilboa has seven tips for best handling resistance as a student leader.

USA Lacrosse is proud to announce an expansion of its age verification program to encompass all players as a part of the member onboarding journey. This member benefit is free of charge and is a one-time process that will remain valid as long as the player maintains an active USA Lacrosse membership.

New pathways for the USA Lacrosse Coach Development Program (CDP) and Official Development Program (ODP) are rolling out as the organization continues to expand its educational offerings. 

Listed below are some of the key changes for CDP and ODP in 2024: 

The final stats and figures for USA Lacrosse’s Pick Up & Play clinics have been compiled and clearly reflect another successful National Celebrate Lacrosse Week (NCLW) initiative in 2023.

SPARKS, Md. — Registration for the USA Lacrosse Academy in Philadelphia, a professional development opportunity for coaches and officials, is now open. The USA Lacrosse Academy will be held from Jan. 13-14, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The officials curriculum will be focused on sixes and box officiating for both the men’s and women's game.

The third-annual National Celebrate Lacrosse Week starts Saturday, as USA Lacrosse and its community partners mobilize to introduce the sport to thousands of youth athletes across the country Nov. 4-12.