Parents
You, the parent, are equally as important to your child’s positive lacrosse experience as the coach of the team. The job of the parent of an athletic child is a tough one, and it takes a lot of effort to do it well. It is worth all the effort when you hear your child say:
My parents really helped me, I was lucky in this. ~ Your Child
Why Culture Is the Foundation of Every Great Organization
In the world of leadership and business, one principle remains timeless: organizational culture is the cornerstone of sustained success. No matter how innovative a company’s strategy or how ambitious its goals, it is the culture — the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors — that ultimately determi…
How to Deal with Energy Vampires
In every workplace, team, or social circle, there are individuals whose negativity drains the motivation and spirit of those around them. These people, often referred to as Energy Vampires, can sabotage progress, disrupt collaboration, and undermine morale — often without even realizing it. Learni…
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Parental Involvement in Youth Lacrosse
Youth sports, like lacrosse, provide valuable opportunities for children to develop physical skills, teamwork, and discipline. However, parental involvement in youth lacrosse can greatly impact a child’s sports experience and development. In this article, we’ll delve into the pros and cons of pare…
College Recruiting
We hope to lend our experience and knowledge of college lacrosse, the admissions process, and the recruiting process to all members of our lacrosse community. Our ultimate hope is to see as many of our boys and girls players as possible achieving their goals of playing lacrosse at the next level.
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 play…
Ten Commandments for Parents
You, the parent, are equally as important to your child’s positive lacrosse experience as the coach of the team. The job of the parent of an athletic child is a tough one, and it takes a lot of effort to do it well. It is worth all the effort when you hear your child say, “My parents really helped…
Parent Code of Conduct
Our leagues adhere to the code of conduct for players, coaches, and parents provided by USA Lacrosse and Positive Coaching Alliance. All coaches and youth players (boys & girls) are required to become members of USA Lacrosse. High school players are not required but are encouraged to become me…
Parent’s FAQs
An exhilarating sport, lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action. Long sprints up and down the field with abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges are routine in men’s and women’s lacrosse. Lacrosse is played with a stick, the crosse, which must be mastered by the player to throw, catc…
The Role of Parents
You, the parent, are equally as important to your child’s positive lacrosse experience as the coach of the team. In order for your child to get the most out of playing lacrosse, it is important that you do the following.
