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Understanding the Role of Verbal Agreements in Youth Sports To some, sports provide an invaluable opportunity to forge true competitive rivalries. For the lacrosse community however, such rivalries are a luxury as opposed to the norm. An unfortunate symptom of the culture that so many families instill in their youth is an emphasis on individualism…

Community Pride and Legal Services in Youth Sports Community pride, protection and togetherness are at the heart of any successful local youth sports program, and the recent success of such a program can be found in the Holt Lacrosse video profiles – The Heart of Community. However, there lies a deeper foundation which maintains the…

When it comes to strategic thinking, we often find surprising connections between seemingly unrelated activities. Take lacrosse and slot games, for instance—two worlds that couldn’t appear more different on the surface. Yet, both demand sharp decision-making, adaptability, and a knack for anticipating outcomes. By exploring their similarities, we can uncover valuable insights into how strategy…

Contracts shape so many aspects of our lives, often in ways we don’t even realize. From timeshare agreements promising dreamy getaways to team memberships binding us to shared goals, these commitments carry weight. In New Mexico, where diverse lifestyles and opportunities collide, understanding the fine print of these agreements is crucial. We’ve all heard stories…

Team events are the heartbeat of any lacrosse season, bringing players, coaches, and families together to celebrate victories and build camaraderie. While the game itself takes center stage, the way we connect off the field can leave just as lasting an impression. So why settle for the usual post-game pizza or basic buffet when we…

Maintaining a standard of excellence requires teamwork, whether on or off the field. Holt Lacrosse aims to serve a constantly growing athletic community, having launched in 2018 in an effort to be active not just in the game, but also in the lives of every student athlete who picks up a stick. Hopefully, some of…

Concerned Parents, Coaches, and Players of Holt Lacrosse: As an attorney practicing in California, I am often asked questions regarding legal agreements. Most questions relate to misunderstandings about legal agreements, and what they mean. In this blog post, I thought it would be fitting to connect the idea of legal agreements with a youth sport…

This post celebrates the essence of keeping kids safe in sports, on and off the playing field. With the notion of responsible global citizenship in mind, travel abroad with youth teams is now a rite of passage for many coaches and seasoned parents alike. As such, we’ll examine the connection between this community-focused youth sports…

Holt Lacrosse has always been about blending skills and development. Often that means developing skills necessary to be a successful lacrosse player, which in turn helps develop skills necessary to be a successful person. In order to aid in this development, we incorporate characteristics such as teamwork, accountability, discipline, fitness, compassion, and conflict resolution into…

A recent article from Delaware lawyer James Wilson provides a fascinating insight into how the state’s knife laws could impact the environment surrounding youth lacrosse activities. Knife law research is no one’s favorite activity, but even a few minutes of reading delaware knife laws can help you understand this critical aspect of the community you…