Press Release

US Lacrosse has partnered with RISE for a series of video workshops that further the discussions about racism, prejudice, diversity, and inclusivity. Free registration for the latest video workshop, titled ‘Bias’ is now available.

SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse has officially launched the search for a new Chief Executive Officer and is pleased to announce its partnership with Prodigy Search to conduct the nationwide recruitment process.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall management of US Lacrosse operations. The position provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization and works with the Board of Directors and the senior management team to implement board policies and directives, as well as develop and execute mission priorities.

US Lacrosse has renewed a partnership with PEARL to remain the “Official Ball” of US Lacrosse and the U.S. National Teams. This 2021 agreement designates PEARL as an official partner of US Lacrosse and the U.S. National Teams. This is the second renewal of the partnership originally signed in 2016.

Steve Stenersen, the CEO of US Lacrosse since the organization’s inception in 1998, announced today his intention to depart the organization by the end of 2021. The decision is the outcome of a multi-year series of strategic conversations between Stenersen and the US Lacrosse Board of Directors about succession planning and organizational evolution.

US Lacrosse condemns the behavior and vulgar comments directed towards the members of the Emmanuel College men’s lacrosse team by spectators during its game at the University of the South (Sewanee) last weekend.

“Bid for Gold,” an online auction to benefit the U.S. national teams for lacrosse opens tomorrow morning and runs through Thursday. The auction is a great way for lacrosse enthusiasts to secure USA gear and help support the nation’s elite athletes.

US Lacrosse is now accepting nominations for several of its 2021 awards, recognizing outstanding players, coaches, officials, and contributors from around the country.

A record 80 girls’ lacrosse teams are registered to compete at the 2021 US Lacrosse Youth Nationals. The event, featuring 13U, 14U and 15U age groupings, will be held at DE Turf in Frederica, Del. from July 13-14. The 14U and 15U championship games will be carried live on Lax Sports Network on July 14.

US Lacrosse is evolving its program to help prevent potential abuse within the sports environment. The new name of the initiative is the Abuse Prevention Program and an online course is available free of charge to all US Lacrosse coach and official members as a benefit of membership.

US Lacrosse is proud to work with Nation United Foundation (NUF), Black Lacrosse Alliance and other stakeholders in the lacrosse community in supporting the WE STAND initiative, an effort aimed at promoting anti-harassment and anti-racism in sports.