Monday Lax Links

-Girls Lacrosse Seeks 2nd Classification in Colorado

-Boys Lacrosse Growing in Wyoming Valley, PA

-NLL and US Boxla Enter into Partnership

-Wings Look to Grow Lacrosse in Philly

-Girls Lacrosse Grows in Missouri

-It was a Leap of Faith to Add the AQ

-LIU Sets Plans for New Mascot

-Lacrosse Growing in Indiana

-MLLs Plan to Enhance Their Brand

-FIL Rebrands at World Lacrosse

-Lacrosse Growing in Madison Wisconsin 

-Detroit Mercy on Forefront of Growth

Posted in: Box Lacrosse,College,Colorado,FIL,High School,Indiana,Michigan,Missouri,MLL,New York,NLL,Pennsylvania,Postseason,Professional,Urban Growth,USBOXLA,Wisconsin,World Lacrosse,Youth

Urbana University (D2 OH) Adds Women's Lacrosse

URBANA, Ohio – The Urbana University Department of Athletics announced it will add two sports with the revival of women's lacrosse and the addition of women's water polo. Both sports will begin competition in 2020-21.

 Urbana Blue Knights Athletics will expand to 23 combined NCAA Division II varsity and club sports, which also includes the additions of acrobatics & tumbling, men's wrestling and men's volleyball in the past two years. UU will now feature 12 total women's varsity and club programs. The Blue Knights will compete among six women's lacrosse teams in the Mountain East Conference, where it finished sixth in 2015 and fifth in 2016. UU discontinued women's lacrosse in 2016 after going 10-73 in six seasons of NCAA DII competition.

 "I am excited to bring women's lacrosse back to Urbana University," Executive Vice President/CEO Dr. Christopher Washington said. "My enthusiasm is fueled by UU alumni who played lacrosse and went on to become intercollegiate coaches at other universities. I expect that women's lacrosse will attract scholar-athletes, promote healthy lifestyles, foster growth in leadership and teamwork skills, and encourage the pursuit of excellence that challenges them to reach their full potential."

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Lax Links:

-Florida Community Adds Lacrosse

-Lacrosse Growing in Ghana

-NAIA Expansion and Bright Future

-Colorado High Schools Prepare for Inaugural Seasons

-Asbury University (KY) Discontinuous Program

-Kyle Harrison Works to Introduce Lacrosse to Baltimore Youth

-First Iowa Youth Lacrosse League Formed

-Lacrosse Coming to Tennessee High Schools 

-FIL Announces Olympic Rule Proposals 

-Pros and Cons of FIL Rule Proposals

Posted in: Colorado,Cut Sports,Division II,FIL,Florida,Ghana,High School,International,Iowa,Kentucky,Maryland,NAIA,Ohio,Olympics,Rules,Tennessee,Urban Growth,Youth

Sunday Lax Links

-Paul Rabil Discusses the Premier Lacrosse League

-US Lacrosse Adopts Native American Advisory Council

-The New Direction of Major League Lacrosse

-New Lacrosse League Hopes to Use LA Star Power

-Lacrosse Looks to the Future with Paul Rabil and the PLL

-Professional Lacrosse at a Crossroads

-Lacrosse Budding in Asbury Park (NJ)

-What Does it Mean to Grow the Game?

-International Olympic Committee Recognizes Lacrosse, FIL

-New Rules Could Help Lacrosse's Case for the Olympics

-Passiac (NJ) Getting a Lacrosse Program

-The Creators Game Moves into Primetime

-If You Build It They Will Come?

-Mike Rabils Career Path to the PLL

-NLL, Players Association, End Labor Dispute

-Lacrosse Comes to Pinellas (FL) Community

-Sankofa Helps Grow Milwaukee Lacrosse

Posted in: FIL,Florida,Labor,MLL,Native Americans,New Jersey,NLL,Olympics,PLL,Professional,Rules,Urban Growth,US Lacrosse,Wisconsin,Youth

Sunday Lax Links

-Denver Outlaws Start MLLs First Japanese Player

-The Jamaican Lacrosse Movement

-Muslim Lacrosse Player Finds New Confidence

-What's Killing Youth Soccer Also Affects Other Sports

-Youth Lacrosse Grows in Fulton County, GA

-Pro Coach Brings Expertise to Fleming Island, FL

-Rochester City Youth Catch Lacrosse Bug

-Substitution Rules Modified in Women's Lacrosse

-Pennsylvania Native Savors Playing with Team Slovakia at FILs

-Lacrosse Community Project Benefits Cleveland

-Long Island Teen Restarts Youth Lacrosse Clinics

-Sports Grant Could Help Lacrosse Grow in Tennessee Community 

-Men's Lacrosse Considers Continuous Shot Clock

-MLL Announces All-Star Game Locations for Next 3 Seasons

Posted in: FIL,Florida,Georgia,International,Jamaica,Japan,MLL,New York,Ohio,Pennsylvania,Professional,Rules,Shot Clock,Slovakia,Tennessee,Urban Growth,World Championships,Youth

Midland University (NAIA NE) Adds Men's Lacrosse

FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University has announced the addition of Men's Lacrosse to their athletic department, marking the university's 32nd varsity program which continues their commitment to invest in the student experience. Men's lacrosse will begin recruiting for the 2019-2020 school year and compete as an affiliate member with the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), along with the Midland Women's Lacrosse team.

 Midland University has experienced record growth over the last ten years and is recognized as Nebraska's fastest-growing college. Students are drawn to the institution's dynamic course offerings, scholarship opportunities, and inclusive community. Home to the largest athletic department in Nebraska, Midland boasts more than 850 student-athletes participating in now 32 varsity sports. 

"Midland University strives to be a leader in creating opportunities for students to pursue their passions and engage in learning experiences that go beyond the classroom. Men's lacrosse is a growing sport, and we are excited to offer this opportunity to our students while earning their degree," stated Jody Horner, Midland University President. Further bolstering the exciting new athletic program addition, Midland is pleased to announce T.J. Westfall as the Men's Lacrosse team's first head coach. Westfall comes to Midland University from Lincoln, Nebraska where he has been an integral part of the Lincoln Rampage lacrosse program since 2008, as a player during his prep days, later as an assistant coach. Westfall served as head coach from 2015-2017.

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-FIL General Assembly Approves Sweeping Change

-FSU Thinking of Lacrosse

-Fast Pace Leads to Lacrosse Growth in Illinois

-Multi Sport Athletes Grow Lacrosse in Chicago

-Could Florida State be Adding Lacrosse

-Westminster College (UT) Completes DII Transition

-Benedictine University (IL) Completes DII Transition

Posted in: Division I,Division II,FIL,Florida,Illinois,International,MCLA,NAIA,Nebraska,Utah

Sunday Lax Links

-Utah Will be Blown Away by D1 Lacrosse 

-Girls Lacrosse Growing in Ontario Community

-Puerto Rico Draws from Local Talent Pool for World Championships

-MLL Coming to Charleston, SC for Championships

-MLL Commissioner Wants League Relevant Year-Round

-Why MLL is Turning to Digital Assets to Grow the Game

-Lax Sports Network Removes Subscriber Fees

-Lacrosse Clinic Hosted in South Dakota

-Baltimore Natives to Play for Israel in World Championships 

-NJ Players Powering Women's Pro League

-Men's Lacrosse Joins the Utah Athletic Department

Posted in: Canada,Division I,FIL,International,Israel,Lax Sports Network,Media,MLL,New Jersey,Professional,Puerto Rico,South Carolina,South Dakota,Utah,World Championships,WPLL,Youth

Sunday Lax Links

-Moorehead (MN) To Add High School Lacrosse

-Syracuse Lacrosse Travels to Montana to Grow the Game

-FIL Hosts Development Clinic in Haiti

-MAAC Adds St. Bonaventure as Affiliate Member

-Discussing the Impact of Utah Sponsoring High School Lacrosse

-Florida Lacrosse Event Grows Thanks to the MLL's Launch

-Lacrosse Growing in the Tri-City Area (NJ)

-How to Grow your Sport from US Lacrosse's Perspective

-US Lacrosse Celebrates People of Color

-Would Alabama Add Varsity Lacrosse

-How the Lacrosse Network Has Become a Go To Source for Content

-Oxford, AL Native Helps Grow the Game

-Why The Canucks are Buying an NLL Team

Posted in: Alabama,Business,Canada,Conferences,Diversity,Division I,FIL,Florida,Haiti,High School,Media,Minnesota,MLL,New Jersey,New York,US Lacrosse,Utah,Youth

Sunday Lax Links

-Lacrosse Casts It's Net Further From Coast

-Grow the Child to Grow the Game

-Interview with FIL CEO

-Is Texas Lacrosse on the Verge of a Friday Night Lights?

-High School Lacrosse Region in California Lacks Tournament

-Wheelchair Lacrosse Growing Fast

-Father Son Duo Grow Lacrosse in Detroit

-Lacrosse Making Name in Washington State

-Lacrosse the New Sport in Town in Idaho

-Richmond Lacrosse Success and Growth

-Alberta Women's Team Growing the Game

-Growing the Game in Iowa

Posted in: California,Canada,Division I,FIL,High School,Idaho,Iowa,Michigan,Olympics,Texas,Virginia,Washington,Wheelchair Lacrosse

Clark University (D3 MA) Adds Women's Lacrosse

Worcester, Mass.—The Clark University Athletic department is pleased to announce the addition of a varsity Women's Lacrosse program as announced by Athletic Director, Trish Cronin on Friday morning. The women's lacrosse program will be Clark University's 18th varsity sport. Clark currently sponsors 17 intercollegiate sport programs; eight men's teams and nine women's teams.

 The department will begin the search for a full time women's lac
rosse coach this spring and the recruiting process will begin immediately. The Women's Lacrosse program will begin competing in a full New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) schedule in the spring of 2020.

 "It is always exciting for an athletic department when we can increase the opportunities for students to participate at the intercollegiate level. Women's Lacrosse will be a great addition to our athletic program and we look forward to their inaugural season," said Cronin.

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Quick Hits:

-ASun Announces Akron as Newest Member 

-The Game is Growing

-North Dakota High School Proposes Adding Lacrosse (video)

-Jacksonville Aims to Become Denver of the South

-This is Wheelchair Lacrosse

-I Want to Watch More Lacrosse on TV

-Lacrosse Continues to Grow in Michigan Community

-Canada Lacrosse Negotiations Stall

Posted in: Canada,Conferences,Division I,Division III,FIL,Florida,International,Massachusetts,Michigan,North Dakota,Ohio,TV,TV Coverage,Wheelchair Lacrosse

Sunday Lax Links

-US to Host 2021 FIL Women's Championships

-Lacrosse Enters First Season in Illinois as High School Sanctioned Sport

-The Lacrosse Ball and the Lawsuit

-ASU's New Team Ready to Set Legacy

-Lacrosse Growing in South Carolina

-Georgia Team Breaking Down Barriers 

-Lacrosse in Oregon Continues to Grow

-Growing the Game by Making it Easier

-Trump Executive Order Emphasizes Team Sports 

-Penn State Coach Discusses How to Grow the Game

-MCLA Broadcasts First Game on ESPN3

-Lacrosse Growth in Honk Kong Not Easy

-Lacrosse in Ohio Raising the Bar

-Arizona State Celebrates First Program Win

-A Bronx Lacrosse Story

-Grow the Game.  Grow the Family

Posted in: Arizona,College,Division I,FIL,Georgia,High School,Hong Kong,Illinois,International,Legal,MCLA,New York,Ohio,Oregon,Pennsylvania,South Carolina,TV Coverage,Urban Growth,Youth

SUNY Adirondack (NJACC NY) Adds Men's Lacrosse

QUEENSBURY — SUNY Adirondack will add men's lacrosse to its intercollegiate athletic programs starting in spring 2019. The college expects to hire a head lacrosse coach this spring to begin building the program and spreading interest.

The team will compete in the NJCAA Region III and the Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference. The college has had an informal men's lacrosse club for several years.

 In a release, SUNY Adirondack Athletic Director Jonathan Sisk noted that many high schools in the college's service area have boys lacrosse programs, and that the college adding this sport will give players a chance to compete locally at the next level.

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-Benedictine Athletics (IL) To Move Up to Division II

-NCAA Approves Expansion of DII National Tournament 

-Interns Wanted for FILs 2018

-What Tennis Can Learn From Hockey and Lacrosse

-High School Lacrosse Player Invents Heated Stick

-Growing the Game in Greece

Posted in: Division II,Division III,Expansion,FIL,Greece,Illinois,International,Israel,NCAA,New York,NJCAA,Postseason

Monday Lax Links

-Coaches Optimistic Despite MPSF Team Departures

-Lacrosse Will be in the 2028 Olympics

-International Lacrosse Problems and Solutions

-Every New College Program in 2018

-The NLLs Successful Digital Strategy

-Hampton's First Full Varsity Schedule 

-Lax Grows in Sachem, NY Thanks to Indoor Game

-British Columbia Area Lacrosse Academy Growing

-Donated Land to be Used for Lacrosse in South Georgia

-Carolina Hurricanes Owner Helps Lacrosse Grow in Dallas

-Lacrosse Growing in Nantucket, MA

Posted in: Canada,Conferences,Division I,Facilities,FIL,Georgia,HBCU,International,Massachusetts,New York,NLL,North Carolina,Olympics,Professional,Texas,Youth

Thursday Lax Links

-Chile Becomes FIL Member

-The Recruiting Shift in 2017

-UConn Donor Wants D1 Lax

-More on UConn Donor & MLax

-Lacrosse at UConn?  Not That Simple

-More on UConn Lacrosse

-Lacrosse Becomes Hot Property in Cold Winter

-NLLs Black Wolves See Growth in 4th Season

-Croatia Lacrosse Benefits from Legendary Coach

-The Case for Community Lacrosse

-Utah Player on Going D1

-Mass High School to Add Lacrosse

Posted in: Business,Chile,Community Lacrosse,Connecticut,Croatia,Division I,FIL,High School,International,Massachusetts,NLL,Recruiting,Urban Growth,Utah

Sunday Lax Links

-Mearns Eager to Grow Bonnies Lacrosse

-Committee Recommends Free Movement in NCAA WLax

-World is Watching: Lacrosse at the World Games

-Greece Becomes FIL's 57th Member

-Qatar Becomes FIL's 58th Member

-Utah to Add M. Lacrosse

-Utah is the Spark that Will Grow Western Lacrosse

-Could the B1G Adds Utah Lacrosse?

-US Lacrosse Invests in the City of Albany

Posted in: Conferences,Division I,FIL,Greece,NCAA,New York,Qatar,Rules,Urban Growth,Utah

Thursday Lax Links

-Slow and Steady the Business of Lacrosse Marches On

-Lacrosse Growing in Greenville, OK

-Edmonton, AL Sees Girls Lacrosse Growth

-FIL Championships Moving to Israel

-Maine Eases HS Co-Op Rules, Will Help Lacrosse Growth

-Twitter to Stream MLL Game of the Week

-St. Marys to Cut Women's Lacrosse

-UChicago W. Lax to Join CCIW as Affiliate Member

-American Athletic Conference States It Will Consider Sponsoring W. Lacrosse

-Maryland Expanding HS State Lacrosse Championship

-Lacrosse Growing in Central PA

-Growth Leads to World Championship Growth Switch

-Interest in Girls Lacrosse Grows in Western Mass

-SC Player Example of States Lacrosse Growth

Posted in: Box Lacrosse,Business,Canada,College,Conferences,Cut Sports,FIL,High School,Illinois,Industry,Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts,Oklahoma,Pennsylvania,South Carolina,Streaming,TV Coverage,Youth

William Peace Univeristy (D3 NC) Adds Lacrosse

RALEIGH, NC – William Peace University is proud to announce the addition of Men's and Women's Lacrosse to its athletics roster. With the additions, WPU becomes the only higher education institution in the Raleigh area to offer NCAA men's lacrosse. The University will immediately conduct a national search for a head coach and staff, explore development strategies, and begin recruiting student-athletes for competition with an anticipated start date of spring 2018.

"We are thrilled to be adding the exciting and growing sport of lacrosse to Pacer Athletics," said Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D., President of William Peace University. "Our student-athletes are difference makers in competition, in the classroom and in the community. I am confident our new lacrosse teams will be substantive contributors to campus life and our academic programs. We all look forward to welcoming these new Pacers and cheering them on."

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-MLL Game Feeds Minnesota's Lacrosse Appetite 

-Minnesota Major League Lacrosse?

-Olympic Lacrosse Pros & Cons

-FIL Pushes for Lacrosse's Olympic Inclusion

-FIL Honors Leader for China Growth

-How Lacrosse Became Georgia's New Favorite Sport

-NLL Determined to Expand Digital Footprint

-Compton Lacrosse Program Looking to Grow

-A New Era For US Lacrosse

-Growing Lacrosse in Malaysia

Posted in: California,China,Division III,FIL,Georgia,International,Malaysia,Media,Minnesota,MLL,NLL,North Carolina,Olympics,Professional,Urban Growth,US Lacrosse

Mars Hill University (D2 NC) Adds Women's Lacrosse

MARS HILL, N.C. – Athletic Director David Riggins and the Mars Hill University Athletics Department announce the addition of women's lacrosse for the 2017-18 season. Also announced is inaugural head coach, Kristina Llanes. Llanes will spend the 2016-17 season on the recruiting trail before placing MHU's first women's lacrosse team on the field in the spring of 2018.

Riggins stated, "Mars Hill University welcomes Coach Llanes to the Lion Athletic Family. We are so fortunate to land a head coach with such extensive head coaching experience. The fact that she has experience in developing a first year collegiate program is value added."

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-Harrisburg, PA Kids Learn Lacrosse

-When Will Lacrosse be Added to the Olympics?

-Where is Major League Lacrosse Headed Next?

-US Lacrosse & NLL Explore Collaboration 

-Great Midwest Athletic Conference Adds Lacrosse

-MLL Testing Minnesota and Connecticut Market

-Utah AD: No We Are Not Adding Lacrosse

-NCAA To Experiment With Rule Changes This Fall

-2016 MLL Season: Parity a Sign of Growth

-New ECU Coach Begins Buildling

-New US Lacrosse Headquarters Will Help Grow the Game

-Time for Changes to International Rules

Posted in: Conferences,Connecticut,Division I,Division II,FIL,International,Maryland,Minnesota,MLL,NLL,North Carolina,Olympics,Pennsylvania,Rules,US Lacrosse,Utah

Sunday Lax Links

-American Football Eyeing 2024 for Olympics as Well

-How to Make Lacrosse Grow in 1983

-3D Lacrosse: Thinking Inside The Box

-Lacrosse Player Drug Use Up

-Ohio Machine Foundation Announced

-Olympic Lacrosse and the Iroquois 

-FIL Working Towards Unified Field Dimensions

-Beninati Joins B1G Network

-Oregon Team Growing Through Club Program

-St. Charles HS (IL) May Add Lacrosse

Posted in: Box Lacrosse,Conferences,Drug Use,FIL,High School,Illinois,Iriquois,MLL,Ohio,Olympics,Oregon,TV,TV Coverage

Thompson Trio Featured on SportsCenter

Quick Hits:

-Colorado Man Lends Help to Colombia Lacrosse

-German Laxers Have World Cup Fever

-Lacrosse Moves One Step Closer to the Olympics

-Anthony Wayne High School (OH) to Add Lacrosse

-Despite Rocket Fire at Home Israel National Team Stays Focused

-Uganda National Teams Gets First Win

-NCAA DII Admits 300th Member, Several Lacrosse Playing Institutions

-Homecoming for CMU's First Coach

-Lacrosse Experiencing Chicagoland Boom

-Lacrosse Coach Helping to Grow Sport in Ohio

-Private Schools Adding Lacrosse to Attract Students

Posted in: Colombia,Colorado,Division I,Division II,FIL,Germany,High School,Illinois,Indiana,International,Israel,Michigan,Ohio,Olympics,Uganda