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Homegrown Lacrosse

Lacrosse is a sport that brings people together in ways unlike any other sport. Homegrown Lacrosse embodies the spirit and potential that is in each of us.  
 
A groundswell movement, Homegrown Lacrosse represents a remarkable group of individuals – from board members to volunteers and staff – all united in the vision of using the sport as a conduit for building confidence, instilling character and creating a sense of community in our youth. 

Our Mission

Founded in 2003, Homegrown Lacrosse is nonprofit organization (501c3) dedicated to encouraging positive change in the lives of youth lacrosse players and supporting the growth of the sport in Minnesota.

Our mission is to build a community that inspires and empowers youth to excel in life and lacrosse.
 
We deliver on our mission through a wide-variety of service and fee-based programming that are designed to develop character, build self confidence and instill a sense of community.
 
While the organization has grown tremendously since its humble beginnings, Homegrown Lacrosse remains steadfast and true to the vision that brought a handful of young Minnesota lacrosse players together to give back to a community that had helped define their lives.
 

Our Goal

Our goal is to build a "community" that provides opportunities for players to raise their skill level while at the same time fostering the values of teamwork, commitment, determination, responsibility and selflessness.

This community is centered around creating an environment where players begin to understand that "by giving they receive" and learn to value the fun and fellowship of the game more than winning. 

We strive to develop each individual not only as a lacrosse player but as a person.  The players that participate in Homegrown Lacrosse programming connect with coaches and mentors in positive ways that transcend the the playing field.

Our Values

We believe that being a great player doesn’t mean you’ll be a great coach.

For us being a great coach requires more than skill on the field; it also requires strength of character, confidence and a desire to make a difference in their community.

Above all else, we have a profound passion for everything about lacrosse. 

And that passion is translated into our approach to coaching. No matter the skill level, our coaches find positive, engaging ways to challenge and build each player’s strengths - physically and mentally.