This section provides you with information not specific to the Membership Department. It branches into other sectors of US Lacrosse benefits and programs.

Youth Council Representation
The US Lacrosse Youth Council promotes girls and boys lacrosse in a safe and sportsmanlike environment. All youth leagues are eligible to be represented on the Youth Council's Board of Governors, which includes representatives from all over the United States. You have a voice!

The Youth Council Executive Committee manages existing programs and events, evaluates and funds new initiatives in support of youth lacrosse development, and reviews youth membership issues. Its general meeting is held each January at the US Lacrosse National Convention.

Networking
As a US Lacrosse program, you have the opportunity to network with other program administrators throughout the country at events such as the US Lacrosse Youth Festival and the US Lacrosse National Convention. You can also contact teams across the country by using the US Lacrosse Directory, contacting a regional chapter or e-mailing the membership department.

Education
The Sport Development Department is continually developing, refining and expanding the Coaches' Education Program and recently completed the men’s officials training program to complement the women’s training program already in place. The US Lacrosse Store offers educational resources like the books "Parents’ Guide to the Sport of Lacrosse" and "Coaching Youth Lacrosse," drill manuals for both men and women, and instructional videos for every position and team.

Coaching Resources
Need some practice ideas? LaxMagazine.com has you covered. Check out the "Classroom" section at the bottom of the page. It’s filled with plenty of tips, tricks, drills, and plays for both Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse.

US Lacrosse also prides itself on its partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). Each fall, program administrators can apply to receive a PCA workshop in their area. There are also books and videos authored by the PCA available at the on-line gift shop. US Lacrosse has also worked with the PCA and constituency groups to develop a core code of conduct that every member must sign. Feel free to incorporate the code into your program.

The Insurance/Risk Management Committee works closely with our insurance administrator Bollinger, to develop useful information for program administrators to use during their season. Select any of the links below and make copies for your parents and/or coaches.

Additional forms you can download:
A. Risk Management Manual (PDF)
B. A Guide to Prevention of Sexual and Physical Abuse (PDF)
C. Lacrosse magazine articles on a variety of risk management issues
D. A Guide to the US Lacrosse Insurance Program (PDF -  PowerPoint Presentation)
E. Sanctioning Manual (PDF)
F. Membership Benefits PowerPoint presentation (PDF).

Please feel free to contact the Member Service Center, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST at 410.235.6882 ext. 102 or e-mail us at membership@uslacrosse.org with any additional questions or comments. Thank you for your support!