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Longtime USA Lacrosse volunteer Andrew Lee began a two-year term as chair of the organization’s Board of Directors in August. It’s not a stretch to say that he was born for this role.
In addition to serving in board roles for other nonprofits and businesses over the past two decades, Lee, who is half Seneca, has a special connection to lacrosse and its Native American heritage.
Mark Brown has been involved with lacrosse for most of his life. Originally from Ellicott City, Maryland, Brown took to playing with a long pole from a young age and was a freshman defender on Mt. Hebron High School’s 1991 state championship team.
He later went on to play on Virginia Tech’s club team, helping the Hokies advance to the MCLA national tournament each season.
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by TicketMaster and USA Lacrosse have announced a strategic partnership agreement centered around enhancing the experience in the sport for youth players.
“We’re very excited to work with the PLL on several fronts,” said Marc Riccio, president and CEO of USA Lacrosse. “Both of our organizations share a passion for growing the sport and working together on these youth lacrosse initiatives will aid our efforts. We’re looking forward to an exciting summer of PLL action and are proud to join forces.”
Jake Deane and Mike Gabel didn’t have a master plan when they started what became True Lacrosse. The duo was playing for the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse when they began working with local youth players to help generate interest in the sport, but their efforts quickly expanded and led to the formation of True Lacrosse.
PHILADELPHIA and SPARKS, Md. – May 9, 2022 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) and USA Lacrosse today have announced a strategic partnership agreement to unify efforts to help the sport grow with a specific focus on box lacrosse.
The newly redesigned Mobile Coach, a powerful tool designed by USA Lacrosse to help both new and experienced coaches, came out in January. Members can access all features of the app with select elements available for non-members.
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
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
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.