Parents

Championship games of Aug. 2-5 youth tournament to be streamed on US Lacrosse social media channels

US Lacrosse is now offering all adult coach members the option to initiate a free background screening as part of their membership benefits. The no-cost offer comes as part of US Lacrosse’s expanded partnership agreement with the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI), one of the nation’s leading providers of background screening services. 

If you are ready to make the commitment to have an AED on your sidelines, US Lacrosse wants to help. Through a partnership with One Beat, discounted AED devices are available to all members of the lacrosse community.

As part of their communication plan, many leagues hold at least one annual meeting, usually during the preseason. What may not be as widespread, but can be just as important, is a postseason meeting.

It’s no secret that athletes have to take care of their bodies in order to play their best. That’s a given. But more than getting peak performance, athletes who cut corners could also be putting themselves at higher risk for injury.

Schedule features 37 qualifiers in 18 states for Aug. 2-5 US Lacrosse Nationals, and many more best-practice tournaments nation-wide

A healthy diet and good eating habits are essential for a young athlete's development and performance. Similarly, proper hydration helps an athlete to maintain peak performance and avoid dehydration.

US Lacrosse and MedStar Sports Medicine will host a free presentation on April 19 by pediatric sports medicine and nutrition experts, Dr. Lindsay Jones and Dr. Kari Kindschi, about healthy eating and drinking recommendations for youth athletes. 

How do kids learn to ride a bike?  Do we have them pedal 50 times with only their right foot, then 50 times with only their left foot?  Do we have them sit stationary and practice turning the handlebars right 25 times, then left 25 times?  Do they have personal braking coaches? The answer to all of these is no. We give them some guidance, hold the seat while they pedal and gain enough speed to balance, then we let go.

US Lacrosse announced today that Peapod, known for exceptional customer service, quality and value, has been named as the official online grocer of US Lacrosse.