A Brit Abroad: My American Lacrosse Adventure

Frederic Larsson A Brit Abroad Lacrosse

Join us in welcoming Frederic Larsson to LaxAllStars! Fred is a UK native spending the year abroad here in the US at Cal State Long Beach in Southern California. He will be sharing his experiences in the States all year on LAS, starting with today. So without further ado, here is the beginning of Fred’s American lacrosse adventure!

Vote To Help English Lacrosse Grow The Game

USA vs England 20-1 6.14.14

In London, England one of the largest higher learning institutions is University College London, or UCL. At UCL, sports fall in to a union known as the UCLU. This year, the UCLU is letting the world decide which sport the world like to see added to the UCL Varsity Series for 2015.

Game Grower Spotlight: David Higbee

BRIDGE Lacrosse non-profit North Texas

David Higbee is the Executive Director for BRIDGE Lacrosse, a North Texas based non-profit dedicated to growing the game of lacrosse in urban environments.

Game Grower Spotlight: Sam Lane

Sam Lane Maineiax lacrosse coach

Sam Lane is the MAINEiax boys director and head coach as well as the head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Southern Maine. Sam played at Washington College, a Division III powerhouse in Maryland, before moving on to become a well respected game grower and coach in the Portland, ME, area. Let’s catch up with Sam on the growth of lacrosse in Maine!

You Can Play The Game Anywhere

Never let someone tell you that playing lacrosse is impossible. It IS possible, no matter what obstacles stand in your way. If you have a physical disability, you can play. If you don’t have a great stick, you can play. Heck, you don’t even need a real field to play the game!

Spreading Lacrosse in The Holy Land

Israel Premier League teams Ashkelon and Netanya traveled to Ramla to play in an exhibition to Grow The Game and introduce lacrosse to a new audience.

“Lacrosse Makes Friends”

As a professional lacrosse player and coach, I’ve realized immense benefits from the game of lacrosse, it has opened academic doors, and even enabled me to travel the world, literally. But through my latest adventure running camps in Tokyo, Japan and now Melbourne, Australia, I’m reminded of lacrosse’s strongest gift – friendship.

Game Grower Spotlight: Lee Spitzer

Lee Spitzer is a living legend in the Columbus lacrosse community. From playing at Ohio State, coaching the historic Upper Arlington HS program, officiating youth through the professional level, Mr. Lee Spitzer is well experienced in the sport of lacrosse and is a true example of a Game Grower.

Helping to Make a Dream Come True

france mens lacrosse team

There are a variety of ways to help the French national lacrosse team afford their way to the World Championships this summer in Denver, CO.

Game Grower Spotlight: Ben Allison

Denver city lax Ben Allison Interview

Denver City Lax is a not-for-profit youth lacrosse initiative based out of Denver, Colorado. I don’t want to spend too much time telling you what Denver City Lax is all about, because their website does a fantastic job of highlighting the goals and successes of such a wonderful organization. I do want to spend time highlighting one of the founders of the group, Ben Allison, who, with his father, Rod, began the development plans for the mission to grow the game amongst intercity youth in Colorado’s largest city, back when Ben was in high school.

France is Ready to Grow the Game

France Men's Lacrosse prepares for Denver 2014

France is well-known worldwide for several reasons: the Eiffel Tower, its incredible variety of cheeses, wines, pastries or even bread. Oh, and I almost forgot mentioning unshaved women and an unfaithful President. But one thing that would certainly not come to people’s mind when thinking about the country of romance is Lacrosse.