Homegrown Lacrosse Leadership Development Program Enters Sixth Year
Providing high school lacrosse players with the opportunity to build their leadership skills since 2007, Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse’ Leadership Development Program (L.D.P.) is entering its sixth year. Sponsored by the Minnesota Lacrosse Association (MLA), more than 250 program... - July 15, 2012
Homegrown Lacrosse Expands Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has added a girl’s category to its annual Community Leadership Award. Introduced in 2010, the Homegrown Lacrosse Community Leadership Award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community. - April 13, 2012
Minnesota Meltdown Madness
For the third year in a row the Twin Cities nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse is unofficially kicking off the state’s high school lacrosse season with the Minnesota Meltdown. This annual event will be hosted on Saturday March 31 and April 7. In 2012, the Minnesota Meltdown will feature varsity girls’ action in addition to both varsity and junior varsity boys’ lacrosse matches. - March 29, 2012
Homegrown Lacrosse and Minnesota Swarm Continue Collaborative Relationship
For a fourth year, the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Minnesota Swarm, has partnered with Twin Cities-based nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse to support the continued growth of lacrosse in Minnesota. “Since we began working together in 2009, lacrosse has experienced a tremendous surge in... - January 18, 2012
Homegrown Lacrosse Hires Kara Vier as Women’s Lacrosse Director
Recognizing the ever growing need for year-round opportunities for women’s and girl’s lacrosse, Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has hired Kara Vier as Women’s Lacrosse Director. The addition of Vier represents the nonprofit’s commitment to supporting the growth and unique development needs of women’s and girl’s lacrosse in Minnesota. - November 29, 2011
Homegrown Lacrosse Recognizes Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri with 2011 Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has awarded its 2011 Community Leadership Award to Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri. Created in 2010, the award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school boy’s lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community as showcased by their service to the community as a whole. - June 15, 2011
Homegrown Lacrosse Hosts Collegiate Lacrosse Championship Tournament in St. Paul
Three-day tournament first step in University of St. Thomas’ pursuit of a third consecutive National Championship Twin Cities' nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse is proud to once again host the Upper Midwest Lacrosse League (UMLL) Championship tournament April 29 - May 1, 2011 at McMurray Athletic... - April 30, 2011
Homegrown Lacrosse Introduces 1,000 Students in Duluth Minnesota to the Sport of Lacrosse
Partnership with MBSLA and MLA supports the grassroots growth of lacrosse in the state. Over the course of five days in mid-March, Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization, introduced nearly 1,000 K-12 students in Duluth, Minn. to the sport of lacrosse with its In-School P.E. - March 26, 2011
Applications Sought for 2011 Homegrown Lacrosse Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse is seeking applications for its 2011 Community Leadership Award. The Homegrown Lacrosse Community Leadership Award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school boys lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and... - March 24, 2011
Expanded Minnesota Meltdown Jamboree Unofficially Kicks Off High School Lacrosse Season
Homegrown Lacrosse’s annual event brings together varsity and junior varsity teams for competitive pre-season play - March 18, 2011
Nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse Launches Redesigned Website
Homegrownlacrosse.org is a reflection of the organization’s personality and commitment to serving the community - March 12, 2011
Homegrown Lacrosse and Minnesota Swarm Enter Third Year of Collaborative Relationship
Continued support of nonprofit by the Minnesota Swarm reflects commitment to the state’s growing youth lacrosse community. For a third year, the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Minnesota Swarm, has partnered with Twin Cities-based nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse to support the growth of... - February 08, 2011
NonProfit Homegrown Lacrosse Expands Board of Directors
Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization has expanded its board of directors with the addition of Minneapolis residents Jon Austin and Mike Shogren. With strong backgrounds in strategic planning and communication, Austin and Shogren will spearhead the organization’s... - February 03, 2011
Minnesota Swarm and Homegrown Lacrosse Partnership Supports the Growth of Lacrosse in Minnesota
For a second year, the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Minnesota Swarm, has partnered with Twin Cities-based nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse to support the growth of lacrosse in Minnesota. - April 11, 2010
Lavin Lacrosse’s “Gear Up to Give Back” Program Brought Community Together in Support of Homegrown Lacrosse’s In-School P.E. Program
Twin Cities-based nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has received a donation of $1,500 from Lavin Lacrosse, a specialty sporting goods store in Rosemount Minn. - April 09, 2010
Homegrown Lacrosse Formalizes Structure with Board of Directors
Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization, has reaffirmed its mission and formalized its structure with the creation of a board of directors. The board of directors will spearhead the nonprofit’s efforts of encouraging positive change in the lives of youth lacrosse players and supporting the growth of the sport in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. - March 19, 2010
Homegrown Lacrosse Partners with MBSLA and Grand Rapids Area Lacrosse Association to Bring Lacrosse to Middle School Students in Northern Minnesota
During the week of March 15, 2010, Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization, brought its innovative In-School P.E. Program to more than 500 K-12 students in the northern Minnesota communities of Grand Rapids and Deer River. - March 19, 2010
Minnesota Meltdown Jamboree “Unofficially” Kicks Off High School Lacrosse Season
Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization, is unofficially kicking off the Minnesota high school lacrosse season on April 3, 2010 with its first annual preseason jamboree. Hosted at McMurray Fields in St. Paul, Minn., the Minnesota Meltdown gives players and coaches an... - March 19, 2010