The skills you learn on the field can be the foundation for anything you choose to do in life.

When I reach for a stick, it’s like I’m shaking hands with history.

It’s more than a game to me. It’s a gift to be a positive force in young athletes’ lives.

We’re growing beyond goals on the field. And our futures are united.

Theirs were voices that heralded a new era for the sport May 12, when US Lacrosse rebranded to USA Lacrosse and doubled down on its mission to make lacrosse a sport for everyone, everywhere. Meet the members of the lacrosse community behind the brand anthem that gave you chills.

EMMA DIXON

Age: 16
Hometown: Phoenix, Md.
Affiliation: Coppermine/St. Paul’s

Spread the Love

“My love for this game is still growing. I do not think my love will ever stop growing. This is the organization that helped me develop my love for lacrosse. I love the new look. The three stars (for trusted, inclusive and inspiring) really show what USA Lacrosse stands for as they help spread the love for lacrosse to everyone and support all players everywhere.”

MIA EDWARDS

Age: 13
Hometown: Lutherville, Md.
Affiliation: LTRC/Ridgely MS

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

“I fell in love with lacrosse because it’s nonstop and I’m always running.”

TJ DORSEY

Age: 14
Hometown: Baltimore
Affliation: Next Level/DeMatha

Big Ambition

“I would like to have a successful high school career at DeMatha, then go on to play for Penn State or Maryland. Finally, I would like to play professionally and for Team USA.”

MATT DUNN

Age: 27
Hometown: Towson, Md.
Affiliation: Whipsnakes LC/Georgia Swarm/USA

Trusted Resource

“USA Lacrosse can serve as a resource to all players and parents. It is valuable to have a governing body that the community can trust and rely on.”

CHARLIE OBERMAYER

Age: 37
Hometown: Hampstead, Md.
Affiliation: NILOA/SLOA

See You Tomorrow

“Lacrosse has given me everything in my life on and off the field. When I didn’t make the freshman baseball team at my high school in Queensbury, New York, a friend gave me a long pole and told me to show up for lacrosse practice tomorrow. I have loved the sport ever since. When I moved to Arizona in my early 20s, I wanted to stay involved. I have been officiating for the last 16 years.”

MIA HALL

Age: 37
Hometown: Lancaster, Pa.
Affiliation: Lanco Elite/Millersville

Quick Pickup

“Kyra Evert was a four-time national champion at TCNJ and brought the sport to our high school in 1999. I was primarily a basketball player. The games being so similar helped me pick up lacrosse fast. What I loved about this game was the speed and creativity you had in a bigger space. I would love to see more female coaches on the sidelines at all levels.”

SHELBY SULLIVAN

Age: 14
Hometown: Bel Air, Md.
Affiliation: NEMS 2024/C. Milton Wright

Lacrosse in Her Heart

“My mom started coaching my sister when I was 3. She let me join the team. I was the youngest player but loved it so much that I kept up with the older girls. I was also a competitive gymnast, but always had lacrosse in my heart.”

ANDREW RINGGOLD

Age: 13
Hometown: White Marsh, Md.
Affiliation: True Baltimore

One Regret

“I like the contact and intensity of the game. My favorite part of the video shoot was seeing Trevor Baptiste. I regret not asking him to take a picture. USA Lacrosse can continue to push diversity in the sport.”

TREVOR BAPTISTE

Age: 24
Hometown: Denville, N.J.
Affiliation: Atlas LC/Philadelphia Wings/USA

Empower Them

“My goal is to leave the sport better than I found it. USA Lacrosse can give players a platform to play at the highest level and speak on what they believe in, while also giving young players the opportunity to try this game and empower them to reach their goals on and off the field.”

This article appears in the Championship Edition of USA Lacrosse Magazine. Join our momentum.