Lacrosse and education in the United States

Only few people in the Netherlands are familiar with lacrosse. It is even harder to meet someone who goes crazy for someone like Jason Coffman or Kylie Ohlmiller. Lacrosse is quite unknown in the Netherlands, unlike the United States and Canada, where it is strongly embedded in the sports culture. Lacrosse is also a true summer sport, with a growing popularity especially within high school and the NCAA in the United States.

Exciting to see our son grow, as a athlete and person, physically and mentally.It is a great opportunity!

- Arjan Konincks, dad of Diego Konincks, Campbell University

The structure of lacrosse in the United States

In the United States, there are roughly 430.000 athletes practicing lacrosse, divided over four variants: men’s field lacrosse, women’s field lacrosse, men’s box lacrosse and mixed lacrosse. The sports is mostly played by student-athletes studying and playing for an American college or university. Both for men and women, lacrosse is played on a varsity and club level. In the United States, lacrosse is facilitated and regulated by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Facts and figures

641 teams

1877 intercollegiate game New York University - Manhattan College

7 OT's Longest Game University of Virginia - Maryland

10 x National Titles Syracuse University

Claim the spotlight in the sports crazy America!

As a lacrosse student-athlete you are absorbed in the sporting environment on a daily basis. You practice, travel and play games on an elite level. And in between all these sessions and games, you have access to the best facilities and specialists that make sure you maintain and improve your condition levels.

Besides the busy sports schedule, your study is demanding as well. As a student-athlete you will need great discipline for starters. Together with your academic advisors and coaches you will be developing your own schedule, which allows you to perform on the pitch and in the classroom.

The right match with the university, because each talent is different

Your ambitions might differ from your teammates. Perhaps your ceiling is higher than those around you, while others are already satisfied with living the American way of life. Whatever your reason to go to the United States may be, we will make sure to find the right match, that fits your athletic and academic background.

Close contact with your parents

To find the right match we look at your ambitions and capabilities, as well as what college coaches in the United States are searching for. On a daily basis we are in touch with coaches who are looking to add exciting talent to their roster. We rate universities based on their academic and athletic performance. During this complex process we are close to the action to make sure the right choices are made. Naturally, we will also be in close contact with you and your parents. Due to this diligent and concerned approach KingsTalent has built a strong reputation in the United States, which has led to us receiving more requests from coaches than we could ever live up to!

Are you ready for your next step?
KingsTalent guides you!

Have you made your choice? Then we will follow you closely in the USA. Not literally, of course, but we keep in close contact together and do not want to miss anything of your sporting achievements. In fact, if you want, we will report extensively on your adventures. The contacts with your home front also remain strong. Within a few days you will know whether you qualify for your life-changing experience.