Phi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast Ep. 36 - President & CEO of US Lacrosse Steve Stenersen

Steve Stenersen - President and CEO of US Lacrosse 01:33 The Lacrosse Journey of Steve and Its Tie With US Lacrosse -St. Pauls High School and an early start to the game -Playing football and basketball -The impact lacrosse had in life -Journalism aspirations -Working in the Lacrosse Foundation 07:27 80's-90's Growth of the Game and Transition from the Lacrosse Foundation -Hand written index card records -The first meeting in 1992 to unify an organization -Creation of US Lacrosse in 1998 12:02 The Good the Bad and the Ugly -Same challenges from 1992 -Participation is flattening -Dive in youth sports -Lacrosse's accessibility -Threat to rec teams 19:22 The Use of the Sandlot -Catering the rules and things to kids ages and ability -Small sided versions of the games -High burnout rates -Projecting adult values on youth players -Excitement for another sports seasons is dying -Diluting the excitement of playing in games -Playing pick up with Jamie's daughter -Growing the sport because it is fun 32:10 The Rules and Changes -Gaining momentum internationally -Recognizing the FIL -Positioning sport for 2028 Olympics in LA -Building relations within the IOC -Building relations with the Olympic host -Squad sizes 40:50 Plans for Development National Teams -Component of new strategy -Spending on national teams -Expanding opportunities for national team experiences -Driving inspiration and aspiration in kids minds -The structure of the younger national team systems -Idea of 2 teams for boys and girls -Developing this into box lacrosse -Numbers vs Canada in player numbers 53:26 The Future of the Athlete Development Model US Lacrosse is Using -Coming from soccer and hockey -Investing into educational resources -Different views of the experience -Youth lacrosse should be re-imagined -Greater traction of this concept -Obtaining feedback with surveys -Measuring meaningful touches