Officials
Are you ready to join the third team on the field? Officiating is a great way to stay in shape, earn some money, and participate in the fastest-growing sport in the country. USA Lacrosse offers comprehensive training and start-up assistance for both new and advancing men’s and women’s lacrosse officials in many locations throughout the country.
10 Important Boys’ Lacrosse Rules
Safety is a big part of coaching lacrosse. The sport involves a lot of contact, so youth coaches must not only stress skill development but also explain lacrosse rules to youngsters to promote safe play. It’s especially important to coach beginners about the proper way to handle their lacrosse stick.
Age & Eligibility Guidelines
US Lacrosse establishes eligibility guidelines in order to promote the game of lacrosse among the youth of America in a safe and sportsmanlike environment. To best achieve this goal, US Lacrosse believes that leagues, associations, and other organizers of youth lacrosse should seek to provide playing opportunities that, as much as possible, establish a “level […]
How to Become a Referee
Any adult or player who has entered high school is eligible to referee our youth-level games. All referees are provided extensive training via the Officials/Referees training program. Referees are compensated for their time but are responsible for providing their uniforms. All you have to do is contact any of the representatives listed on our contact […]
Women’s Officials Information
USA Lacrosse is committed to constantly reviewing and updating the rules of the game to ensure that those goals are always satisfied. We write and publish a stand-alone youth rule book for ages 14U and below, and in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), we work together on the rules […]
Men’s Officials Information
USA Lacrosse is committed to constantly reviewing and updating the rules of the game to ensure that those goals are always satisfied. We write and publish a stand-alone youth rule book for ages 14U and below, and in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), we work together on the rules for boys’ […]
Coaches Insider
- Full-Feature! Faceoff Drills and Skills with Peter Dolan – High Point Univ., Casey Dowd – Princeton Univ., and Jon Cohen – Johns Hopkins Univ. March 14, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Full-Feature! Creating a More Productive Offense with Baserunning with Tony Vitello – Univ. of Tennessee March 14, 2025 Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association
- Band Dorsiflexion Drill with Lakeidra Hayes – Lancaster STEM High School (TX) March 12, 2025 Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Insider
- Offensive Line: Reach Progression with Geep Wade – Georgia Institute of Technology March 12, 2025 Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
- Circle Trap Drill with Steve Gartelman – Frostburg State Univ. March 12, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Building Core Values with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development March 12, 2025 Stephen Mackey
- Multi-Purpose Drill with Jen DeJarld – Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School (IL) March 12, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
- Finish Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas March 12, 2025 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
- Finish Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas March 12, 2025 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
- Building Trust Quickly with Learning Styles March 12, 2025 Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Insider
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