Lack of diversity in lacrosse

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is there opportunity for lacrosse to become more diverse? Absolutely.

However the solution to this problem... Similar to what started 20+ years ago with soccer, it needs to happen at the grass roots/ rec level. USA Lacrosse needs to lead this and they are doing a horrible job.

By the time kids get to the A level club or high school level, its about a combination of refined lax skills and athleticism. Throwing shade at college coaches for the diversity of their roster is patently absurd. Any coach is going to recruit the best potential players.

My child attends a diverse school and she hears from kids that lacrosse is a "white sport". This idea definitely hampers kids in school even if they are interested from trying out. There is rec level play in the DMV area that is not that expense and provides financial help but if parents and kids feel that way then it's going to be hard to get more kids interested.

For the top 4 ISL girls lax programs, how many AA players have their been in the past few years? BI hasn't had 1. SSSAS has had 2. SR has had 1 and Visi has 0 (I think). Is this on the lax programs at those schools or the schools themselves? Or maybe its just those that could afford the schools? Or maybe just maybe its the people who chose not to apply at all and not because of lax but because of the school itself. Theres a bigger issue here folks and its not sports related and its also not based on race but more likely straight up economics.

Um, my child attends a public school. You realize they have lacrosse teams at public high schools right? Even if the team isn't the most competitive ever, the teams still exist and play games against other teams.

With the crazy MD public school regional seedings, there was a PG County team that couldn't field a full starting roster make it to the 2nd RD of the playoffs.

[Anonymous]

Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

Its unacceptable but Im wondering what the school could have done to stop that, assuming they aren't students. If they are students, you would need proof of identity. The players on Presb. were horrified as was the coach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

Its unacceptable but Im wondering what the school could have done to stop that, assuming they aren't students. If they are students, you would need proof of identity. The players on Presb. were horrified as was the coach.

Get the police over there and get the rednecks out of there. That’s what they could have done. The home team could have got one of there coaches or some other rep of the school to go up there.

Sounds like the home school tried to initially turn a blind eye, until they started hearing complaints. Typical white supremacist behavior.

[Anonymous]

If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

Its unacceptable but Im wondering what the school could have done to stop that, assuming they aren't students. If they are students, you would need proof of identity. The players on Presb. were horrified as was the coach.

Get the police over there and get the rednecks out of there. That’s what they could have done. The home team could have got one of there coaches or some other rep of the school to go up there.

Sounds like the home school tried to initially turn a blind eye, until they started hearing complaints. Typical white supremacist behavior.

Where did you conclude that this was the response? They weren't in the stadium, but outside on a hill. I guess you want to paint the entire school as white supremacist? You are just as ignorant as the rednecks on the hill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

Sounds good, but those quotas need to be at the early ages like when the sports are first introduced to children so everyone is able to get equal preparation. Then, we can have the best athletes available by the time they mature physically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

You saying women aren't skilled or interested who are playing college sports?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

Sounds good, but those quotas need to be at the early ages like when the sports are first introduced to children so everyone is able to get equal preparation. Then, we can have the best athletes available by the time they mature physically.

You wouldn't have the best athletes though, hence the quota, it wouldn't be based on ability or skill, but matching up with society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

Its unacceptable but Im wondering what the school could have done to stop that, assuming they aren't students. If they are students, you would need proof of identity. The players on Presb. were horrified as was the coach.

Get the police over there and get the rednecks out of there. That’s what they could have done. The home team could have got one of there coaches or some other rep of the school to go up there.

Sounds like the home school tried to initially turn a blind eye, until they started hearing complaints. Typical white supremacist behavior.

Where did you conclude that this was the response? They weren't in the stadium, but outside on a hill. I guess you want to paint the entire school as white supremacist? You are just as ignorant as the rednecks on the hill.

The game was in a hostile environment where anti-Black racist terroristic threats against the away team. Idk any predominately Black school where white students or any other race of students would be forced to participate in an athletic event under these circumstances.

Not saying the entire school is “white supremacist”, but this particular white supremacist act was condoned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

Sounds good, but those quotas need to be at the early ages like when the sports are first introduced to children so everyone is able to get equal preparation. Then, we can have the best athletes available by the time they mature physically.

You wouldn't have the best athletes though, hence the quota, it wouldn't be based on ability or skill, but matching up with society.

You don’t need the quotas after every one gets the same access to preparation. After everyone matures physically, we will see who the best athletes are. Is there a reason you don’t want each kid to have the same access to preparation and training?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

Its unacceptable but Im wondering what the school could have done to stop that, assuming they aren't students. If they are students, you would need proof of identity. The players on Presb. were horrified as was the coach.

Get the police over there and get the rednecks out of there. That’s what they could have done. The home team could have got one of there coaches or some other rep of the school to go up there.

Sounds like the home school tried to initially turn a blind eye, until they started hearing complaints. Typical white supremacist behavior.

Where did you conclude that this was the response? They weren't in the stadium, but outside on a hill. I guess you want to paint the entire school as white supremacist? You are just as ignorant as the rednecks on the hill.

The game was in a hostile environment where anti-Black racist terroristic threats against the away team. Idk any predominately Black school where white students or any other race of students would be forced to participate in an athletic event under these circumstances.

Not saying the entire school is “white supremacist”, but this particular white supremacist act was condoned.

And everyone should know it happens on teams as well. Amhearst College issue was huge. The reality is lacrosse as a sport has work to do and it should start early. What should happen in youth, club or HS if the N word is thrown out. Typically, "they made a mistake", "bad judgement". Maybe a game suspension? Should they be removed from the team? Does it matter if COP are on the team? At what level of tolerance does it amount to complicity?

https://williamsrecord.com/273042/news/in-other-ivory-towers-racist-incident-at-amherst-college-sparks-integrateamherst-movement/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

Sounds good, but those quotas need to be at the early ages like when the sports are first introduced to children so everyone is able to get equal preparation. Then, we can have the best athletes available by the time they mature physically.

You wouldn't have the best athletes though, hence the quota, it wouldn't be based on ability or skill, but matching up with society.

You don’t need the quotas after every one gets the same access to preparation. After everyone matures physically, we will see who the best athletes are. Is there a reason you don’t want each kid to have the same access to preparation and training?

I assume you are just a troll, you aren't going to turn some kids into LeBron James no matter how much time they are shooting hoops at a young age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah it exists. Those that continue to dismiss it are part of the problem.

https://hbcugameday.com/2022/02/14/howard-university-womens-lacrosse-received-vulgar-threats-before-game/
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/howard-targets-of-racist-misogynistic-abuse-at-presbyterian/58922

Its unacceptable but Im wondering what the school could have done to stop that, assuming they aren't students. If they are students, you would need proof of identity. The players on Presb. were horrified as was the coach.

Get the police over there and get the rednecks out of there. That’s what they could have done. The home team could have got one of there coaches or some other rep of the school to go up there.

Sounds like the home school tried to initially turn a blind eye, until they started hearing complaints. Typical white supremacist behavior.

Where did you conclude that this was the response? They weren't in the stadium, but outside on a hill. I guess you want to paint the entire school as white supremacist? You are just as ignorant as the rednecks on the hill.

The game was in a hostile environment where anti-Black racist terroristic threats against the away team. Idk any predominately Black school where white students or any other race of students would be forced to participate in an athletic event under these circumstances.

Not saying the entire school is “white supremacist”, but this particular white supremacist act was condoned.

This incident took place before the game started during warmups. Again, I would love to know, if your AD, if this took place at your school. Do you cancel the game? Suspend the program? They were removed from the hill before the game started.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If we should have quota's for lacrosse to ensure DEI, then I propose we have quota's in all sports. If we were to use race, I would propose using the lates census data by race. Whether someone is interested or particularly skilled in the sport or not shouldn't matter, just like Title IX. This way, we can ensure that all races are equally represented in every sport based on the population of the country. Sound good?

Sounds good, but those quotas need to be at the early ages like when the sports are first introduced to children so everyone is able to get equal preparation. Then, we can have the best athletes available by the time they mature physically.

You wouldn't have the best athletes though, hence the quota, it wouldn't be based on ability or skill, but matching up with society.

You don’t need the quotas after every one gets the same access to preparation. After everyone matures physically, we will see who the best athletes are. Is there a reason you don’t want each kid to have the same access to preparation and training?

I assume you are just a troll, you aren't going to turn some kids into LeBron James no matter how much time they are shooting hoops at a young age.

Lebron started playing basketball when he was 8 years old. Had he not started playing until 16 years old, he would not be anywhere near the player he is today. If Steph Curry didn’t start playing basketball until he was 16, he wouldn’t be in the NBA and probably wouldn’t even have played college basketball. These guys are where they are because of intense basketball training starting at an early age.

Give more kids in Baltimore City and PG County access to intense lacrosse and I guarantee you will get better lacrosse players in the DMV and Baltimore areas. But is that what the current lacrosse community wants?