"Success is never final," John Wooden, the Confucious of coaches once said. "Failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."

US Lacrosse members and lacrosse fans everywhere can read about three coaches – Duke coach Kerstin Kimel, Air Force coach Eric Seremet and Ohio high school coach Graham Harden – whose character was revealed when life hit them hardest for everyone to see. 

ON THE COVER

Senior attackman Nick Aponte leads a Penn State offense that erupted for more than 16 goals per game in the first month of the season.

COLUMNS

From the CEO: Impact Beyond The Field
The most important people in a child's lacrosse experience are the adults in charge, yet still, sometimes, the responsibility of coaches is underestimated, writes US Lacrosse CEO Steve Stenersen.
BY STEVE STENERSEN

From the Editor: Sell by 2024
A kid's lacrosse experience is reduced to a sell-by date. Let's forget their graduation year and focus on making them not only better athletes, but better humans as well, writes US Lacrosse editor-in-chief Matt DaSilva.
BY MATT DASILVA

FEATURES

#WEARE
Is this the season they've been waiting for in Happy Valley?
BY COREY MCLAUGHLIN

Symbol of Strength
Kerstin Kimel kicked cancer while leading Duke to the 2015 final four, inspiring generations of Blue Devils. 
BY MEGAN SCHNEIDER

Galvanizing Force
Air Force's resurgence started with the team that rallied around Eric Seremet in the wake of a tragic accident. 
BY MATT WHITE

Well Heeled
Former UNC great and revered Ohio high school coach Graham Harden likely won't beat ALS. That doesn't mean he can't try.
BY SEAN BURNS

FUEL

Ahead Of Its Time
Before Google or YouTube, US Lacrosse came online with the Coach Development Program.
BY MATT HAMILTON

Open Minds
Some of the game's biggest names, who have been a part of the Coach Development Program, share their experiences. 

Life After Lax
Paralympic sailing medalist Rick Doerr keeps his first love close.
BY MATT HAMILTON

Dynamic Warmup
How to improve athleticism, prevent injuries without devouring practice time.
BY TONY MORENO

Development vs. Winning Games (Sponsored Content)
Why coaches should focus on the fundamentals.
BY RYAN BOYLE // TRILOGY LACROSSE

Pride In The Right Way
Why coach Eleanor Gollob, founder of the Pride travel program and namesake of a community fundraising effort in support of the National Campaign for Lacrosse, is a keystone for the sport. 
BY PAUL KROME

Warp Speed (Sponsored Content)
How the Warrior Evo Warp Next will help grow the game.
BY MATT DASILVA

PHOTO BY STAN BARNHILL

USA INSIDER

Frenemies 
Oregon assistants Michelle Tumolo and Becca Block will suit up opposite their boss Katrina Dowd for Team USA this summer. 
BY MATT HAMILTON

How To: Pop It Up
Harvard coach, U.S. player pool faceoff man Joe Nardella preaches being the hunter, not the hunted.
BY MATT HAMILTON

How To: Scoop It Up
Get low with Niagara assistant, U.S. defender Alice Mercer.
BY MEGAN SCHNEIDER

Player Spotlight: Kristen Carr
Stanford assistant, U.S. defender Kristen Carr shares why she was inspired to try out for Team USA.
INTERVIEW BY MEGAN SCHNEIDER

USL INSIDER

Diversity Contest Winners Emphasize Impact, Service
The positive impact of lacrosse participation on minority youth can be profound, including US Lacrosse essay contest winners Moy-Lyn Chen and Scott Menoher.
BY PAUL OHANIAN

PHOTO BY TOM KIMMELL

GIVE & GO

Liza Kelly
Denver's head coach loves a good sense of humor.
INTERVIEW BY MEGAN SCHNEIDER