This site contains news and information about all levels of lacrosse in Wisconsin and the region.

• Boys' High School Lacrosse Coach of the Year
   
• Boys' High School Lacrosse Asst/JV Coach of the Year
   
• Girls' High School Lacrosse Coach of the Year
   
• Girls' High School Lacrosse Asst/JV Coach of the Year
   
• Person of the Year - "Awarded to someone who has gone above and beyond to contribute to the boys' or girls', high school or youth, game in Wisconsin. This person should not be a coach but rather a volunteer, parent or program administrator who looks to forward the mission statement of the WLF and grow lacrosse here in Wisconsin."
   

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Applications are now being taken for the Boys Division of the
2013 All American Showcase to be held at
ESPN Wide World of Sports in Florida

Deadline date for submission is Tuesday, March 19, 2013
 

•Players must be current US Lacrosse members (through July 31, 2013) to play.

•Players selected to a team are responsible for all additional expenses including but not limited to, registration fee, travel costs (i.e. airfare) to and from the event and other incidentals.

•Players MUST wear the designated Champion/US Lacrosse apparel (provided) when asked, for the event.

•Each Area Chairman must be a US Lacrosse member to participate in the 2013 Post-Season Awards Recognition and All-American Showcase Selection Process.

•Players must be a US Lacrosse All-American candidate (All-State-All-League players are eligible).

•Players must be a current junior or senior in high school, classes of 2013 and 2014.

•Post high school graduates who continue to compete for a high school program ARE NOT eligible to be considered for the event.

•At the time of applying, applicant must be an active healthy player on his current team, and applicants must be of outstanding character, be in good standing in their school and community, and demonstrate great sportsmanship on and off the field.

•Players must be available to attend every aspect of the event (please refer to the dates and schedule).

Click here for more information for the Boys Division.
 
Click here to open and print the application form.

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Please continue to follow these positive points and help us all to enjoy a season of fun, fast and exciting lacrosse.

Visit www.uslacrosse.org for more information.
 

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:

One: Be supportive of your child by giving encouragement and showing an interest in his or her team. Positive reinforcement encourages learning and fun. Research has shown that a ratio of five positive statements (compliments, positive recognition) for each negative statement (criticisms, corrections) is ideal for helping young athletes do their best. Try to maintain a 5:1 ratio in your comments to your child.

Two: Attend games whenever possible. If you cannot attend, ask about your child’s experience, not whether the team won or lost. Some questions that you might ask before asking about the final score include: "Did you try as hard as you could? Did you have fun? Did you learn anything today that might make you a better player in the future?"

Three: Be a positive role model by displaying good sportsmanship at all times to coaches, officials,opponents and your child’s teammates. "Honoring the Game" is an important part of what US Lacrosse represents. Help us by honoring the game in your behavior as a spectator.

Four: Let your child set his own goals and play the game for himself, herself. Be your child’s "home court advantage" by giving him or her your unconditional support regardless of how well he or she performs.

Five: Let the coach coach. Refrain from giving your child advice when he or she is playing. Use positive reinforcement with your child’s coach. Let the coach know when he or she is doing a good job.

Six: Respect the decisions of the referee or umpire. This is an important part of honoring the game. Your child will pay more attention to how you act than to what you say.

Seven: Read the rulebook. A full understanding of the rules will help you enjoy the game and educate others.

Eight: Get to know who is in charge. Meet with the leadership of the program, whether it’s school sponsored or recreational, to discuss topics such as cost, practice and game scheduling, insurance coverage, emergency procedures, etc.

Nine: Get involved! A great way to support your child's lacrosse experience is by becoming a volunteer for the program. Some of the ways you can get involved: keep the scorebook, run the clock, line the fields, manage equipment, chaperon trips, raise funds, organize clinics and team social events, update the team web site, photograph players and organize carpooling.

Ten: Sit back and enjoy the game. Remember, lacrosse is played for FUN.
http://www.uslacrosse.org/education/parents/roleparents.phtml

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