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The US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee disagrees with the NFHS classification of boys’ lacrosse as a higher risk for disease transmission. The committee has shared its belief that both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse are more appropriately placed in the moderate risk category.

Last week, US Lacrosse announced a set of Return to Play recommendations developed by a medical advisory group. US Lacrosse vice president Ann Kitt Carpenetti and three members of the medical advisory team hosted a webinar to further explain the recommendations.

US Lacrosse stands together in solidarity with those members of our community who routinely feel the weight of oppression, systemic racism, hate and a failing system of justice. We will continue to work to make the lacrosse community an agent of change for all who play and support the Creator’s game.

The third weekly briefing from the Return to Playing Lacrosse advisory group coordinated by US Lacrosse.

US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, will host a three-part panel series bringing together sports industry leaders to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and high school sports.

US Lacrosse has announced a set of return to play recommendations to assist the lacrosse community in following the appropriate steps to mitigate the risk for all participants in the COVID-19 environment.

Dr. Tim Herzog, a licensed mental health provider, provides advice on ways to cope and connect during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GPS training data using the SPT cloud platform, GameTraka gives players the ability to quantify and assess remote sessions and becomes a powerful tool that can help provide a high level of service during these times.

In a world where it seems everything in our normal daily life has changed in a very short period, it can feel like we are out of control. It is important at times like this that we stop and be mindful of creating or maintaining healthy habits with focus on controlling those things that we can. Here are a few tips to consider. 

Every athlete will likely feel some kind of nerves during practices or in competition. Some athletes thrive under pressure and embrace the nerves, while others will crumple if not bolstered by a supportive coach and team. Here are some suggestions from TrueSport to help athletes control their sport anxiety.