Spring 2016 - US Lacrosse

A publication for supporters of US Lacrosse | spring 2016
LACROSSEMATTERS
DISRUPTING THE MODEL OF YOUTH SPORTS
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here is a disturbing trend in youth
sports: only 27% of children ages
6-12 now play sports, down 8%
from 2007. Lacrosse is not immune
from this trend; the increase in the
number of players participating in
lacrosse has fallen below 10% in four of
the last five years.
In an effort to buck the trend, increase
participation and make lacrosse
more fun for kids, US Lacrosse is
championing a new Lacrosse Athlete
Development Model (LADM) created
to accomplish two goals:
©IAN ROSE; JOHN STROHSACKER
• Create better players: increase
engagement and enjoyment at the
youth level through kid-centered
training methods which lead to more
improvement and more fun for players
• Keep more people playing the game
longer: develop confident, competent
athletes and increase opportunities
for all to continue playing
Players First
Providing every athlete the
opportunity to enter, enjoy and excel
by learning and playing lacrosse in
a way that’s best for each stage of
growth and development is critical.
The current youth sports development
model rushes to identify the best
players at early ages, and leaves
potential players behind with limited
opportunities to play. The LADM aims
to square the pyramid to keep more
players engaged longer, allowing the
best players to emerge as they reach
physical maturity while still offering
opportunities for others. (See pages
4-5 on Squaring the Pyramid.)
US Lacrosse has developed materials
for youth leagues to implement so that
players learn in a way that is physically,
cognitively, emotionally and socially
appropriate. We believe this increases
both learning and fun for young
athletes, which helps them reach their
long term potential.
Thinking Small
Smaller players on smaller fields is
the name of the game to keep kids
engaged, developing their skills and
getting more touches. Evidence-based
small-sided competition guidelines
have been created, identifying the
best way to develop players through
competition at each level, starting with
3 v 3 and progressing up to full-field.
Our pilot programs have seen better skill
development, more enjoyment, and are
anticipating increased retention rates by
letting the kids play the right way.
Developing Athletes,
Not Lacrosse Players
A core element is multi-sport
participation. US Lacrosse has long
advocated that young athletes play
multiple sports to learn different
skills and game situations, prevent
overuse injury and avoid burnout. The
model guides the lacrosse community
to allow for sport sampling until
developmentally the timing is right to
focus on one or two sports.
Developing Elite Athletes
This is not just a youth-focused
initiative for beginning players.
When athletes reach the stage
where competition is important, we
want them to have the skills to be
successful. This model allows the
best to emerge as they reach physical
maturity. Working with leaders
at the elite levels, US Lacrosse is
building programming and driving
opportunities beyond the youth level
so everyone can be part of the game
for a lifetime.
To learn more about the Lacrosse
Athlete Development Model, please
visit uslacrosse.org/ladm. For
information about implementing the
model in your area, please contact
cep@uslacrosse.org.
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CHAIRMAN’S PERSPECTIVE
Reverse the Trend
Gordon Cooney, Chairman, US Lacrosse Foundation
In my own experience, as exciting
as it was to face new competition, it
was disappointing to see friends and
teammates give up our unique game
when it can be played and enjoyed
well beyond college years.
Some time ago, my US Lacrosse
colleagues shared with me a statistic
that, frankly, I found disturbing: according
Executive Committee
J. Gordon Cooney, Jr., Chair
Ed Nordberg, Treasurer
Kristin Noto, Secretary
Mike O’Rourke
Board Members
Jeffrey Barber
Chris Bartlett
James Birle, Jr.
J. Brooks Bradley
Todd Crockett
Sylvie Crum
John Gagliardi
Andrew Godfrey
Kevin Hall
Francis X. Kelly III
Sol Kumin
Joe Macaione
Darlene Martin
Sylvester Miniter
Robert Mongeluzzi
Timothy Monnin
Rachel Ocken
Jack Sebastian
Scott Seymour
John Towers
Karen Trudel
William Wynperle
John Poulton
Legal Advisory
George Graffy
USL Board Rep
Steve Stenersen CEO, US Lacrosse
sstenersen@uslacrosse.org, #101
Susie Chase VP, US Lacrosse Foundation
schase@uslacrosse.org, #124
Kira Muller Editor, Lacrosse Matters
kmuller@uslacrosse.org, #105
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to a survey of all sports in the United
States, 75% of athletes participating in
team sports drop out by age 13.
Think about that. Right at the moment
when adolescents can most benefit
from the physical, mental and social
benefits of team sports, three quarters
of them opt out. Or do not opt in,
in the case of those whose first
opportunity to play lacrosse might
come in high school.
Now, I have always strongly believed
that lacrosse offers something
for athletes of every ability and
age, so I’m proud to report some
good news that could reverse the
trend. After extensive research and
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ach year, a select group of men and women earn
the privilege of representing Team USA on the
international stage. While the playing experience is
reserved for a chosen few, the potential impact they have
on many is an investment worth making. There are five
Team USA programs in all: Women’s National Team, Men’s
National Team, Men’s Indoor, Men’s Under-19 and Women’s
Under-19. These are our lacrosse standard-bearers, our
Olympic athletes.
The aim of LADM is to turn the
pyramid model—in which the sport
starts with a large base of youth
athletes which becomes narrower as
the players get older—into a square,
where anyone who wants to play has
a place to play in an age-appropriate
setting so that they can be successful.
The responsibility to represent Team USA with unwavering
character as fierce competitors with humble hearts is laid
on the shoulders of 25 young men or women each year.
In July, our Men’s U19 team will compete for their eighth
consecutive gold at the 2016 FIL World Championship in
Coquitlam, British Columbia. But, their performance on
the field is only half the job; fostering relationships with
those who want to be them someday is their greatest
responsibility and their biggest impact. This is the real
investment: stewarding a proud lacrosse culture among the
younger generation.
You’ll find an introduction to LADM on
pages 1, 4 and 5 of this newsletter, and
there’s much more information online
at uslacrosse.org/ladm.
LADM provides a great model to
make lacrosse what it is meant to
be--and what it has been for me--a
transformative sport for a lifetime.
DONOR PERSPECTIVE
Have Fun, Learn More
Tom Welsh, West Ada (Idaho) Lacrosse League
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s a CEP Level III certified US
Lacrosse and USA Hockey
coach, I have the benefit of
a significant amount of coaching
education and training. As such,
I have first-hand experience with
the USA Hockey Athlete Development Model (ADM). I participated in the Idaho
introduction of ADM in the fall of 2010. The following spring, I coached a U11 boys
lacrosse team in Boise, and brought some of the hockey ADM methodology to
this team. We had 19 players, 14 of them brand-new. I also asked (coerced) four
dads, with no lacrosse experience, to assist me. We did station-based practices
and small area games, similar to the hockey ADM. We saw first-hand that kids
got better faster, and had more touches on the ball per session. Passing ability in
tighter spaces improved and the kids had a lot more fun. Not only did new players
advance rapidly, but the ADM also helped develop the dads and convert them to
coaches – which is critical to ensuring the success of any lacrosse program.
I am so excited that US Lacrosse has adopted the LADM. For 2016, our lacrosse
foundation, About the Kids, has formed a new youth league in one of the fastest
growing cities in the US, Meridian, ID. Located west of Boise, the West Ada
Lacrosse League (WALL Ball) will be 100% LADM. We have U7, U9, U11 and U13
divisions. Games will align with the small sided competition guidelines provided
by US Lacrosse. Given my hockey experience, there is no doubt this model will
develop our lacrosse players and coaches in a manner that is more in line with
their age, experience and ability. Having said that, it is more fun. When kids and
coaches have fun, they learn. When they learn, they improve. Thank you US
Lacrosse for investing in this great development program.
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©SCOTT MCCALL
As I watch
players rise
through
the ranks in lacrosse – from youth
leagues to JV and varsity in high
school, to college and then to elite
club lacrosse—the pool of talent grows
better but smaller.
IS TEAM USA REALLY
WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
consultation with other national sports
organizations, the staff at US Lacrosse
has created a comprehensive Lacrosse
Athlete Development Model (LADM)
for parents, coaches, officials and
administrators.
Attend a clinic or a meet-and-greet between the players
and their fans, and you know that the U.S. National Teams
Program - and the outstanding athletes who are part of
it – is an asset worth backing. The sharing of knowledge is
inspiring, the interactions are playful, the smiles are genuine
and the experience is enriching… for young players and
parents, as well as the Team USA players themselves.
It is on the shoulders of Team USA alumni, donors and
partners that US Lacrosse funds five national teams to
be fierce competitors, inspirational leaders, humble role
models and international ambassadors for lacrosse.
Team USA coaches and players donate their time and
expertise, assist in fundraising, and juggle it all with their
commitments to school, teams, jobs and families. They do
it for the love of the game. They do it for the players who
came before them. And, they do it for the pursuit of the
gold. But, most importantly, they do it to keep lacrosse
authentic for your kids. They are paying it forward, as
someone did for them.
“All of our Team USA athletes work hard to represent and
embody the best in our sport, on and off the field,” said
Susie Chase, Vice President, Philanthropy and Partnerships.
“US Lacrosse is focused on elevating the National Teams
platform overall to have the most impact, year after year.
We want to give our Team USA athletes and coaches
the very best so that they can give that back to you as
ambassadors of our sport.”
US Lacrosse is grateful for all of our corporate partners and
individual supporters of Team USA, and we hope you will
consider a gift to further empower our Team USA athletes.
The Stars & Stripes Elite Club celebrates our donors and
partners who make a threshold gift of $10,000. Please
contact Kira Muller at kmuller@uslacrosse.org or
410-235-6882 ext. #105 for more information.
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SQUARING THE PYRAMID: BUILDING A BETTER LACROSSE
LACROSSE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT MODEL
The current sports pyramid
dictates that athletes move up
or get out as they get older.
We’re disrupting that model
of diminishing opportunity
and creating a model of
participation that squares
the pyramid, providing
opportunity for all, for life.
Participation Opportunities
15+
the
best play
Competitive/High Performance
Intramurals, School Clubs, Social Clubs,
Varsity, JV, Collegiate, Post Collegiate,
Professional, Coach, Officiate
ages 11-14
few get to play
Emerging Competition
PE Class, Intramurals, School Clubs,
Middle School Leagues, Rec Leagues,
Travel Teams, Club Teams, High School
ages 8-12
some get to play
everyone can play
Foundations
PE class, Clinics, Rec Leagues, Travel
Teams, Club Teams, Small-Sided Play
ages 0-9
Discovery/Fundamentals
PE class, Clinics, Rec Leagues, Travel
Teams, Club Teams, Small-Sided Play
current sports model
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ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH LACROSSE
THERESA
SHERRY
KYLE KIRST
When Summit (NJ) High boys varsity assistant coach Kyle Kirst died
unexpectedly at age 47 last June, the local lacrosse community
leapt into action to support his wife, Michelle, and five young sons.
Praised for his ability to make everyone he came in contact with feel
vibrant and valued, all remembered Kyle as a transcendent human
being who was a spectacular husband, father, coach, teacher, role
model and friend. He forged lasting relationships built on humor,
encouragement, trust and love.
“Kyle had a heart as big as home plate,” said Sheridan. “Everything he
did was for the love of lacrosse, family and friends.”
“He cared about every kid, not just our athletes,” said Jim Davidson.
“He was the ultimate competitor, but kept a great balance, always
focusing on the goal to create great young men.”
Coach Kirst’s incredible spirit will live on and continue to touch lives
through the annual Kyle Kirst Coaches Clinic, being held this year on
Saturday, October 29, at GoodSports in Wall, NJ.
JOHN STAHL
The US Lacrosse college history tribute—brick
pillars honoring some of the country’s most
iconic programs—has brought hundreds of
donors to the National Campaign, none more
passionate than University of North Carolina
alumnus John Stahl.
Stahl, who co-captained the 1986 National
Champion Tar Heels his senior year,
volunteered to lead the fundraising. “I wanted
our program to be part of the tribute, and
knew many Heels would support it,” said Stahl.
With a committee of teammates and alums
from other eras, and help from UNC Head
Coach Joe Breschi, more than $60,000 was
raised from nearly 70 donors.
“Stahler did an amazing job,” said Chuck
Breschi, ’91. “His kind nature made it impossible
to not be involved. Our success speaks
volumes about his leadership and what all Tar
Heels think of him.”
Stahl, who was the recipient of a
sportsmanship award while at UNC, added
countless personal phone calls and emails to
the outreach, always signing off “Go Heels!”
“His passion for the growth of lacrosse and
love for Carolina was apparent in all of his
efforts,” says Kara Cannizzaro ’13. John
Webster ’93 credits Stahl’s “persistence
coupled with a proud alumni base on both the
Men’s and Women’s sides” with the campaign’s
success. “It was awesome to connect with so
many alums and to see US Lacrosse and UNC
tied together in such a positive spirit,” says
Stahl. “It’s great to be a Heel.”
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©JOHN STROHSACKER
Former Team USA U-19 coaches Chuck Apel and Tim Flynn, Harvard
Coach Chris Wojzik and Roanoke Coach Bill Pilat were clinicians for
more than 100 coaches. Rutgers Coach Brian Brecht showed up with
his team to assist with field presentations. Nearly $7,500 was raised
for the Kirst Children’s Educational Foundation.
©UNC
In a fitting tribute to a well-loved mentor who embodied the spirit
of lacrosse, Bob Sheridan and Harriett Donnelly of the New Jersey
Lacrosse Foundation, along with Summit High School varsity head
coach Jim Davidson, organized a coaches clinic to raise money while
putting Kyle’s passion into action.
The selection of Pleasanton,
California’s Jackie Gilbert to the
2015 Women’s U-19 National Team
was a proud moment for many
fans on the west coast. Theresa
Sherry, a former U-19 player and a
volunteer for the 2015 squad, has a
mission to foster many more such
proud moments.
A standout on Princeton’s 2002 and
2003 NCAA title teams and a former
University of California, Berkeley
coach, Sherry is founder and CEO of
the Tenacity Project. Begun with a
handful of players in 2007, Tenacity
has expanded into a 50-team, multistate initiative to grow the sport
in the west while giving talented
players the chance to sharpen their
skills against one another, and gain
notice from colleges.
“Our organization has risen
organically out of what we’ve
seen as the demand,” Sherry says.
“We’ve listened to the families in
the areas where we work.”
Acutely aware of the expense
involved in participating (she’s
covered the costs of several players
herself) and hoping to draw players
from diverse communities such as
Oakland, Sherry recently sought
and received IRS non-profit status.
“In 2015, Tenacity supported 60
players and their families with more
than $60,000 in aid. This year,
we’re shooting to raise $80,000
and help 80 kids. Then, $100,000
and 100 kids.”
Having recently lured former
U-19 and Bryn Mawr (Md.) coach
Wendy Kridel to serve as Tenacity’s
national director, there’s little doubt
she’ll achieve that goal.
Learn more at tenacityproject.com
DR. LARRY FELDMAN
Dr. Larry Feldman is a rocket scientist who is
crazy for lacrosse.
From his University of Pennsylvania playing
days throughout his 30 plus years of aerospace
engineering and computer science, Larry’s
passion for lacrosse has only increased. In 1997,
Larry combined his knowledge of the game with
his brilliance in computer science and developed
Laxpower.com, the one stop shop for statistics, ratings and blogging on your
favorite players and teams. His latest site, laxbytes.com, rates each player’s
impact throughout the season.
Larry has furthered his love of the game through a long-standing relationship
with US Lacrosse. “Larry is a terrific friend to US Lacrosse. He embraces
his role as a partner in helping to grow the game, always with an eye on
positively impacting our sport,” said Susie Chase, Vice President, Philanthropy
and Partnerships. “He is thoughtful about his investments in our mission. He
recognized that planned giving was a tool that would allow him to make an
impactful gift to The National Campaign for Lacrosse during his lifetime.”
“We were honored when Larry chose to establish a CRUT (Charitable Remainder
Unitrust),” commented US Lacrosse CEO, Steve Stenersen. “Larry has been a
leader on so many fronts in the world of lacrosse, and his thoughtful investing
with us is another example of his leadership.”
“It was my way of helping US Lacrosse while also helping myself,” said Dr.
Feldman. “Through the CRUT, I have established an income stream for life and can
provide for US Lacrosse at the same time. It was a win for me and the sport I love.
We couldn’t agree more. Should you have interest or questions about making a
planned gift, please call the US Lacrosse Foundation, (410) 235-6882 ext. #124.
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THE FIRST SPORT SOCIETY
The US Lacrosse First Sport Society honors Native American communities who were the originators of
lacrosse and recognizes generous leadership donors who made gifts of $1,000 or more to US Lacrosse or
the US Lacrosse Foundation from January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016.
Lehn and Pamela Abrams
James and Betty Adams
Thurston (Bud) Adams, Jr.
AIG Matching Grants Program
The Alban Family
David and Bonnie Allan
Allderige Family
Priscilla Anderson
Anonymous (7)
ArbiterSports
Bruce and Phyllis Arena
Autodesk Foundation Employee
Engagement Fund
Jodie Bakes
Baltimore Community Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Bart Bansbach
Bansbach Foundation
Jeffrey and Kimberly Barber
The Barnds Family
Lance L.S. Basler
A. Richard Bastinelli
Michael J. Batza, Jr.
Nancy Beck-Deane
Ashley and Jeff Begert
The Bill Belichick Foundation
Charles “Chuck” Berger
Larry and Julie Berger
Bill Beroza
Jim and Judy Birle
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein
Rosenberg Foundation
Jack Bovaird and Ellen Warnock
Dick and Sandra Boyce
J. Brooks Bradley
Chuck and Kelly Breschi
Joe and Julie Breschi
Curt F. Brockelman
Lyman and Julie Bullard
Brian Burlace
John and Jenna Burstein
Charles and Valerie Caliendo
Edward Calkins and Linda Sonders
Sue and Reid Campbell
Vivien and H. Scott Caven, Jr.
CFP Foundation
Skeet and Diane Chadwick
Susie Chase and Stuart Sutley
The Church Family
Dorothy Clarke
Frederick M. Codd
Bruce L. Cohen
The Community Foundation for The
National Capital Region
Connecticut Chapter
Kevin and Therese Cook
J. Gordon and Gretchen Cooney
David and Molly Coors
Peter and Marilyn Coors
William and Bethanne Cople
Paul D. Corbin
Eugene and Lena Corrigan
The Joseph Cowan Family
The Cox Family
Randy and Tanya Cox
Todd and Kim Crockett
Raymond and Barbara Crosby
Katherine and Harlan Crow
Christopher and Nuan Crowder
Christopher and Erin Crum
Clayton Michelle Crum
Sylvie and Gary Crum
Stephen and Lisa Dadourian
Ted Dardani
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Arnold and Susie Davidov
Karen and Marc Del Tatto
Patrick L. Devlin
The Dodge Family
Greg Doepke
Don and Carol Donnally
Mark and Jeaniene Donovan
Jennifer and Scott Dorff
Jim Doub
David L. Dunlap
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EatonVance Investment Managers
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Fred and Snookie Eisenbrandt
Jean Elder
Dana and Robert Emery
Pamela H. Ferguson
Kay and Mario Ferrucci
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Harry and Jody Ford
Susan S. Ford
The Ford Family
Fortress Charity Fund of the Bank of
America Charitable Gift Fund
The Fox Family
Rodman R. Fox
The France-Merrick Foundation
Fuge Family
The Gagliardi Family
Pat Gallagher
Laura Gammon
Kristen and Brad Garlinghouse
Jonathan and Rita Gewirz
The Giarrusso Family
Tom and Mary Gilbane
Diane G. Gilfillan
Andrew F. Godfrey
Doug and Corie Godine
Dara Nadine Goeglein
Goldman Sachs Gives
Thomas M. Goolsby
Jon and Kathryn Gordon
Troy and Darcie Gorman
Jay and Luetta Gould
George M. Graffy
Robert and Annie Graham
Temple Grassi
Peter T. Grauer
Greater Baltimore Chapter
Jamie and Marritje Greene
Greene Van Arsdale Foundation
Greenwich Academy Lacrosse
John and Betsy Griffin
Christine and Thomas Guba
Chris Gunkel
The Haas Family
Thomas Hagan
T. Brett and Judith Haire
Kevin and Lisa Hall
John Hamachek
The Harkey Family
Katherine A. Hearn
Hecht-Levi Foundation
Brian and Janet Hehir
Christopher Hein
Brendan and Karen Herron
Charles and Anne Hilgartner
Ben Hilliard
John Hollway and Jami Wintz McKeon
Henry and Nancy Hopkins
Terry and Ann Marie Horner
Scott Steven Hugdahl
The Hutchen Family
Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse
Coaches Association
James Jasinski
Timothy W. Jay
John Ritzenthaler Company
Mike Jones
Barclay and Dennis Kass
Anne Fraser Keating
Brendan T. Kelly
Heidi and Bryan Kelly
Melissa and David Kelly
Gayle and Frank Kelly
Kelly Integral Solutions, LLC
E. Robert Kent, Jr.
Terry Kimball
Kathryn Kimber
Elaine and Timothy Knobloch
Stephen Mark Kocaj
The Kokari Foundation
KPB Corporation
Andy and Donna Kraus
Brian and Jill Kroneberger
Buzzy Krongard
Cookie Krongard
Paul J. Kuehner
Sol Kumin
The Leveille Family
John and Cheryl Lamon
Michael and Diane LaRocco
The J.G. Leckie, Jr. Family
George Cabot Lee II
Alexander and Victory Levi
Dan and Jenny Levy
Michael and Pat Lewers
Nancy and Rudy Licciardi
David Lintner, M.D.
Local Independent Charities of America
Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse
Foundation
The Frank and Miriam Loveman
Foundation, Inc.
Ellie Linen Low and Dave Low
Michael and Cheryl Lynch
Joe and Kim Macaione
Edward B. MacMahon, Jr.
Maersk, Inc.
Kevin P. Mahaney
Robert and Jon Manekin
Joseph R. Mannes
Milford H. Marchant Sr
Bill and Diane Marimow
Markel Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Byers Martin, Jr.
Martin Family Foundation
Sam Martini
Bruce and Cecily Matthai
Mickey and Dia Matthews
Dr. Leslie S. Matthews
R. Chad McClennan
Anna B. McCullough
James Reiley McDonald
Jim and Susie McDonald
Chris and Kelly McGovern
The McKnight Family
Wayne and Lisa Meichner
Craig and Debra Messinger
James C. Metzger & The Whitmore Group
Michigan Chapter
Jim and Lessie Miller
Mark and Mary Miller
Sylvester and Gillian Miniter
Steven C. Mitchell
Gavin Molinelli
Robert J. Mongeluzzi
Timothy and Sarah Monnin
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John T. Moore
Rich and Linda Morgan
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The Morton Family
David and Susan Moylan
Frank Muehleman and Nicole Cormier
Chad and Dee Muir
Suzanne Muir
The Thomas F. and Clementine L.
Mullan Foundation
Allan F. Munro
Kristen and Todd Murray
Jenny Naab
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Naval Academy Athletic Association
Merritt and Roslyn Nesin
New York Community Bank Foundation
Edward and Carolyn Nordberg
Glenn and Ann Norris
Northport Lacrosse Club
Kristin and Anthony Noto
William and Elizabeth O’Leary
William and Donna Oliver
Mike and Donna O’Rourke
Jonathan H. Owsley
The Pansini Family
Todd and Bryn Parchman
The Pascucci Family
Jay and Debbie Paxton
Pema Foundation
Gregory W. Penske
Cheryl and Punch Peterson
Jon and Anne Peterson
Philadelphia Lacrosse Association
Andy and Elaine Phillips
Pep Phillips, D.D.S.
Sallie and John Phillips
Jeffrey O. Plank
The Ponte Family
Potomac Chapter
The Potsiadlo Family
James Potter and Virginia Naylor
John and Anne-Marie Poulton
The Provincial Foundation
Teri and Tommy Pruitt
Jim and Michelle Railey
Martin W. Rauch Family
Jake Reed and Travis Reed
Rhona’s Place Foundation
Mark Richardson
William and Susannah Rienhoff
Ashley Lauren Hunter
The Kate Risley Foundation, Inc.
D&P Roberts Family Foundation
Jeffrey and Amy Roberts
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The Dorothy L. and Henry A.
Rosenberg, Jr. Foundation
The Ross Family Charitable Fund, a
Donor Advised Fund of Renaissance
Charitable
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St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School
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Thomas Legge Schildwachter M.D.
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Scott and Greg Schraff
Dr. Raymond and Terri Schulmeyer
Schwab Charitable Fund
Jack A. Sebastian
Scott and Julie Seymour
The Shepherd Foundation
Margot Shriver
The Pam Shriver Fund
Dr. Claudia and Mr. Roger Harris
Robert V. Sideli
Eric F. Silverman
Smartlink, LLC
Alexander F. Smith
Claire O’Neill Smith and Bob Smith
Drs. Frederick and Vanessa Smith
Sherwood H. Smith, Jr.
Greg Sofield
Wick Sollers
Southern Ohio Lacrosse Foundation
Rick Lewis Sowell
John C. Stahl
John and Jan Stalfort
The Steffen Family
The Steidle Family
Steven B. Stenersen
Diane Stephan
Robert and Suzanne Stetson
Lee and Debbie Stevens
Colin Stewart
The Stieff Foundation
Brad Stroh
Amy Swanson
The T. Rowe Price Program for
Charitable Giving
Katherine Tabor
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United Way of Central Maryland
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Washington College
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Peter and Lynn Wendell
Western Maryland Chapter
Roger and Penny Westphal
Tim and Bentley Westphal
Westphal Family Foundation
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The Frances and Michael Williamson
Family Charitable Fund
Andy and Melissa Wilson
Walter Winius, Jr.
John and Susan Wynne
William and Hilary Wynperle
Monica DiCandilo-Yeakel
Yorktown Lacrosse 50th Anniversary
The Zeidman Family
Robert and Virginia Zink