As the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship 2015 moves even closer, we ask each nation exactly how they Grow The Game on home soil. These interviews reveal how each of the WILC nations work to not only grow the strengths of their national team, but how they are working to grow lacrosse throughout their country.
With just weeks left until WILC 2015, how can we not look at the largest lacrosse governing-body, US Lacrosse? We asked organizer Brian Logue to briefly share his experiences with the growth of the game in the United States, and the steps US Lacrosse is taking to continue making an impact.
LAS: How would you describe the lacrosse scene and the growth of the game in the United States?
Logue: Lacrosse has been growing steadily in the U.S. for years and in 2014 there were nearly 775,000 people playing the sport in the United States alone.
It is the fastest-growing team sport in the U.S. at both the high school and collegiate levels. Lacrosse is now played in some capacity in all 50 states and each local US Lacrosse chapter continues to do their part to boost growth in their local areas.
What specific steps are being taken to grow the game locally in the country?
US Lacrosse has 68 regional chapters that work with youth leagues in their community to provide resources to help programs grow responsibly.
Are there any opportunities for volunteers to get involved with the growth of the game in your country? If so, where can one find more information?
There are tons of volunteer opportunities with US Lacrosse at both the national and local levels, www.uslacrosse.org is a great place to start.
You can find lists of local chapters, upcoming events, national team info and so much more!
What steps are the United States taking to elevate the talent pool?
US Lacrosse has invested significantly in its coaching education program to help provide consistent high-quality coaching for players around the country.
Our national teams programs have evolved into year-round programs with multiple training opportunities in addition to showcase games to highlight the program.
Last fall Team USA scrimmaged Notre Dame in Seattle, WA, just months after the 2014 World Championships, showing US Lacrosse’s commitment to keeping the growth of the national teams going year-round.
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If your interested in growing the game in the United States, visit the US Lacrosse website for more information.