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A new sport has captured the imagination of children in one of Cleveland’s oldest and most diverse neighborhoods.

US Lacrosse unveiled a major investment in Ohio City on Sept. 15, cutting the ribbon on a small-sided lacrosse field at Urban Community School. Along with its North Coast Ohio chapter, the sport’s national governing body has committed $300,000 in local and national funds as part of the Lacrosse Communities Project.

The cover story of the November edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, by staff writer Matt Hamilton, delves into the lives of the Ohio City kids who will benefit from additional playing opportunities and details the scope of this historic initiative.

Also in this edition, our annual “Gym Rats” package features Team USA defender Megan Douty and Chesapeake Bayhawks midfielder Myles Jones, we go inside the Ohio Machine’s run to the Major League Lacrosse championship, we examine further the significant rules changes that developed in the offseason, and regionally targeted content shows how US Lacrosse is growing the game from coast to coast.

On the Cover
Photo by Brian Hart

Urban Community School students (clockwise from top) Kent Collier, Divinity Wade and Sophia Caraballo are among those in Cleveland’s Ohio City who are embracing lacrosse.

Letters

From the CEO
Seth Godin’s blog reminds us we must balance leadership with service, as both a national governing body and a membership organization, writes US Lacrosse president and CEO Steve Stenersen.

From the Editor
A maiden voyage into the unfamiliar terrain of youth sports parenting with US Lacrosse editor-in-chief Matt DaSilva.

Features

Believe Land
By Matt Hamilton

A new sport captures the imagination of children in one of Cleveland’s oldest and most diverse neighborhoods.

Gym Rats
By Megan Schneider, Matt Hamilton and Mitch Belisle

It’s training day with Megan Douty and Myles Jones. Get your reps with the best in the biz in this special 14-page package. Also featured: Bryant’s Tom Kennedy, Monmouth’s Dillon Smart, Florida’s Pirreca sisters, the Lacrosse Breakfast Club and youth-focused workouts by Blue Streak Sports Training.

Fuel

Masters of the MLL
By Phil Shore

The unselfish ethos behind Ohio’s well-oiled Machine.

Letter to a Freshman
By Dom Starsia

The words Dom Starsia wishes he sent to his son before college.

How To: Manage Angry Coaches
By Gordon Corsetti

Diagraming an effective strategy for officials, called “the ramp.”

Thoughts from the Field
By Matt Hamilton

A “Life After Lax” interview with ESPN NFL reporter Field Yates, who keeps lacrosse close to his heart.

Upon Further Examination
By Matt DaSilva

NCAA, NFHS and US Lacrosse rules changes and their potential impact on the sport.

USA Insider

Evolution of Faceoff Man
By Matt DaSilva

From Gurenlian to Baptiste, the U.S. training team reflects growth at a once-endangered position.

How To: Finish Low-Angle Shots
By Matt Hamilton

Ryan Brown stings corners from impossible spots.

How To: Play Bingo, U.S.-Style
By Megan Schneider

Goalie Gussie Johns on the art of the double-team.

Player Spotlight: Marie McCool
By Megan Schneider

The U.S. and North Carolina midfielder reflects on a summer in which she won two gold medals and describes her fascination with Lyle Thompson.

USL Insider

Voices Heard
By Paul Ohanian

US Lacrosse town hall meetings give local leaders an opportunity to identify areas of need.

Give & Go

Justin Guterding
Interview by Megan Schneider

Duke’s senior All-American attacks on the field, but unwinds with puppies and country.