Minorities in lacrosse?

[Anonymous]

Did you know that until recently, the indigenous people who created this great game did not allow women or girls to play? They were forbiden to even touch the lacrosse stick

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you know that until recently, the indigenous people who created this great game did not allow women or girls to play? They were forbiden to even touch the lacrosse stick

RETVRN

[Anonymous]

This entire thread is painfully obtuse and probably should just wind down. Most of the comments miss the point entirely.

I will try to distill the key point: with a little effort and focus, minority players who would help strengthen and grow the game could be welcomed into the sport. People on these threads spend tens of thousands of dollars supporting their kids in youth lacrosse, read these threads obsessively to find out about the best camps and showcases, how to make the right clubs, and manage a recruiting process.

There are families in our communities who can't afford or don't know how to do that. It's information that is not readily accessible. Offering an old stick, information on a rec tryout, a ride to practice, might be all that's needed to help an athlete get a start.

No one will force you to do any of it, but to keep blinders on, and barriers up, is a choice. Those of us who benefit from the neighborhoods we live in, the economic status we were gifted or achieved, the friends who showed us the ropes, etc., might want to consider that. No need for polarized politics--this is just simple golden rule stuff that has a broader impact.

[Anonymous]

We had a Salvation Army lacrosse league in Maryland (eastern shore) that had African American coaches and a mixed group of players. My brother played on the team. I don't think it is still active.