Black Players Coalition Speaks Out
It’s impossible to witness what has happened within the last few months, especially the last few weeks, with Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and not be impacted as black men and equally as Human Beings. In order for us to achieve healing and progress, we must come together – Black, White, Latino, Indigenous, […]
Overtime Episode 11 – Useful Discourse
Overtime Episode 11 – Useful Discourse Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME episode XI combines a variety of perspectives from the Indigenous, international, national club, and social media perspective. Yeah, it reads like a mixed bag, but these guys do a great job in sharing useful and thought-provoking information. Sometimes we just get […]
Overtime Episode 10 – Top Down Change
Overtime Episode 10 – Top Down Change Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode X takes the discussion on racism in lacrosse to those at the top this week. We all agree that change is often made easier when it comes from those in the leadership positions. This week’s panel includes top coaches […]
Race In Lacrosse: A Conversation with Isaiah Davis-Allen
Isaiah Davis-Allen, 2020 Cascade David Huntley Man of the Year, discusses race in lacrosse and the challenges of being an African American player. Davis-Allen also leads the discussion on how to create new opportunities for minority players and lacrosse players of all ages and backgrounds throughout the communities MLL serves.
Overtime Episode 9 – Barriers
Overtime Episode 9 – Barriers Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode IX defines and dives into the intricate aspects of barriers to lacrosse. The free-flowing conversation discusses the “difficulty in true inclusion” in the sport. “Being invited to the party but not asked/allowed to dance!” We do not know of another sport, […]
Overtime Episode 8 – The Denial
Overtime Episode 8 – Denial Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode VIII focuses on the first stage of addressing systemic racism: denial. Our focused group takes a deep dive into a current organization’s quest to recognize the issues of racism and how leadership’s decisions affect the organization. Gaining a proper historical […]
Overtime Episode 7 – The Scholars
Overtime Episode 7 – The Scholars Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode VII features an all-star panel of highly educated individuals sharing raw and unfiltered thoughts in this special two-hour conversation. Join The Scholars as they discuss earlier exposure, diversity and inclusion, as well as barriers to access, “C-level approach” and […]
Overtime Episode 6 – Student Athletes
Overtime Episode 6 – Student Athletes Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET OVERTIME Episode VI offers perspective from Student Athletes as they discuss the lack of representation of People of Color in higher levels of the game, “culturally appropriate” behavior, who should deliver education on equality & inclusion, and the incredible impact coaches […]
The Turf Is Calling – Benz Family Answers, Over 1,000 Stickers Worldwide
A family of four in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, launched The Turf is Calling to draw lacrosse players back to the field through an uncertain time. Originally developed to be a motivational lifestyle brand, the core mission has always been to encourage parents and players alike to find their “turf” and “answer the call.” Dana […]
Overtime Episode 5 – Women’s Coaches
OVERTIME Episode V discussion touches on building diversity, explores bias, and shares thoughts on diversity all from women’s lacrosse coaches with experience at a variety of levels.
CityLax Announces Expansion of Board of Directors
A leading Nonprofit in the urban youth development space, CityLax, the largest urban lacrosse organization in the county, has led the way and blazed the trail in New York, growing the sport of lacrosse and making it more diversified for the past 15 years. CityLax proudly announces a major Board expansion to broaden its Mission […]
Overtime Episode 4 – Men’s Coaches
Overtime Episode 4 – Men’s Coaches Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 – 8 p.m. ET Our OVERTIME Episode IV discussion highlights the various aspects coaches face in creating an inclusive roster, building cohesive “locker rooms”, attracting diverse talent, and other often unspoken topics. We have combined a group of guys with unique lacrosse backgrounds and ethnicities […]