Diversity

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.

Cobie Cree and Yanenowi Logan were elected by the Tewaaraton Foundation as the 2020 recipients of the Tewaaraton Native American Scholarships, presented by US Lacrosse.

US Lacrosse today announced that it awarded 869 grants totaling $2.38 million to support efforts to grow the game at the community level during the 2019-20 grant cycle that ended in mid-March.

Based on her connection to the game in both the United States and Puerto Rico, Bermudez is optimistic about the expanding presence of diversity as part of the future of lacrosse. 

Andrew Lee, chair of the US Lacrosse Native American Advisory Council, is committed to bringing the game to as many people as possible.

High school junior Gabby Kiewe has developed ball and goal sensors to help the visually impaired experience lacrosse.

Originally from Colombia, Oscar Cifuentes came to the United States at age seven. He was introduced to lacrosse as a student in high school, where Donna Rose served as his guidance counselor. Her impact lasted far beyond high school.

Utilizing a network of volunteers, including local high school players, Parkville Adaptive Lacrosse facilitates lacrosse opportunities for developmentally challenged participants. Program founder Marty Delaney takes pride in the active engagement of his hometown community.

This month, as part of Celebrate Diversity Month, we are taking the time to profile some of the most influential faces in the growing diversity of our game. Through sharing US Lacrosse Magazine stories, and our four-part Instagram Live interviews hosted by Kyle Harrison, we want to shed a light on those making a difference in our game.

Rick Burton is a clinician for the US Lacrosse Sankofa Clinic Series and also serves as a varsity boys’ coach at Edgewood (Md.) High School. His passion for lacrosse has motivated him to launch Route 40 Lacrosse, a program aimed at bringing the game to young people from all backgrounds.