What is Important?
6 Core Values of Athlete Development - USA Lacrosse
1- Fun & Player Centered
2 - Small sided & Free Play
3 - Multi Sport Participation
4 - Physical Literacy
5 - Trained Coaches
6 - Inclusive and Age Appropriate
Multisport Athletes
Baltimore Swarm Lacrosse Club is committed to supporting multisport athletes. The reason is simple. Playing multiple sports is better for the athlete, and we want to do what is best for the athlete. We know that means players will need to miss a practice or a game and that miss might be inconvenient for us, but we also know that the skills, relationships, and memories acquired playing other sports far outweigh any single game or practice.
A general rule is to favor the in season sport. If a conflict exists in the Fall, players should favor Soccer, Football... because they are in season. In the winter players should favor Basketball, Wrestling... because they are in season. In the Spring Lacrosse should be the first priority because that is our main season.
“I really believe multi-sport participation increases the athletic I.Q. of players. Players can work individually on developing skills, but being a member of different teams provides opportunities to develop game instincts that produce more athletic players."
What are the chances of playing in the NCAA?
Lacrosse has the highest ratio of high school to college play of any sport
"I finally learned that it was never about the outcome. It was always about the game. The game is meant to be played, not won. There is no winning, as there is no end." Paul Rabil's Retirement Announcement 2021
