Laura Hebert, President of the Women’s Division Board of Governors,  surprised, toasted, and definitely roasted Laurette Payette for her Distinguished National Service. Laurette is one of the charter members of the Ohio Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame, and was recognized for many, many contributions to the game of lacrosse both in Ohio and Nationally.  She is also a member of the OSLA Board of Directors and currently serves as the head of the USL Women's Division Officials Council.

      Other recipients of the 2010 National Emeritus and Distinguished National Service Awards were celebrated in both toasting and roasting fashion as the presenters shared long lists of their accomplishments and contributions as well as their “war stories” about umpiring and volunteering.  Kathy Gibbons, Super Region 1 Chair, began the festivities by introducing NE Barb Carreiro as “card ‘em Carreiro” who set the bar high for all umpires in New England.  Laurette Payette, WDOC Chair, followed Gibby and introduced NE Sue McVaugh who was for many years the “keeper of the tin box --- an index card database and literally “the home of USWLA”(for all new and young umpires, USWLA was the Women’s Lacrosse National Governing body pre-USL).  NE Bonnye Lang, the tournament scheduling and assigning guru, was introduced by her dear friend Fran Trumbo from Super Region IV.  Jen Dorff, Training Committee Chair, and Lynn Beltran, Super Region VI Chair, tagged teamed to present NE Jeff Secor, the face of Vail summer lacrosse and a “giant” in Colorado lacrosse who incidentally towers over both Jen and Lynn.   Ericka Leslie, Super Region III Chair, recognized Nancy Coffman for her Distinguished National Service, paying particular note to her expertise in training the Youth Umpires and her many years of service to the Philadelphia board. .

Back Row (L to R): Bonnye Lang, National Emeritus from Super Region IV & MD; Jeff Secor, National Emeritus from Super Region VI & CO
; Sue McVaugh, National Emeritus from Super Region II & NY; Barb Carreiro, National Emeritus  from Super Region 1 & MA

Front Row (L to R):  Nancy Coffman, Distinguished National Service from Super Region III & PA; Laurette Payette, Distinguished National Service from Super Region V & OH

  Former OSLA All American Rachel Culp Named to USA Team

  Third Time a Charm for Former Kent Roosevelt and VaTech Standout

CATONSVILLE, Md. -- US Lacrosse announced Sunday the 24-player roster for the 2009-10 U.S. Developmental team following a two-day tryout at UMBC that included 64 of the nation's top women's lacrosse players.  Former Kent Roosevelt High School player and OSLA All American (2005, HM 2004) ) Rachel Culp was named to the team.  She is the first former OSLA to be named to a USA team.

Among the 24 players, 14 boast previous U.S. national teams experience -- including midfielder Kelly Berger, a veteran of both the Elite (2006-08) and Developmental (2005-06, 2008-09) teams. The roster also includes three players each from 2009 NCAA Division I finalists North Carolina and Northwestern, as well as three Boston University products.

Team USA debuts Oct. 11 at the fourth-annual US Lacrosse Stars and Stripes event. The newly-named Developmental team and gold medal-winning U.S. World Cup team will play North Carolina and James Madison at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes school in Alexandria, Va.

For more about the team Click HERE

2009-10 U.S. Developmental Team

Attack
Jillian Byers, Notre Dame '09 *   Rachel Culp, Virginia Tech '09
McKinley Curro, Boston University '10   Jackie Lyons, Massachusetts '11
Shannon Smith, Northwestern '12

Midfield
Kelly Berger, James Madison '07 *^  Sarah Dalton, Boston University '09 *
Christina Dove, Syracuse '10 *  Alexandra Frank, Northwestern '12
Corrine Gandolfi, Hofstra '10  Mallory Poole, C.W. Post '08 *
Jennifer Russell, North Carolina '10 *  Lauren Schmidt, Stanford '10
Lauren Schwarzmann, Johns Hopkins '08 *
 
Defense
Becky Clipp, Maryland '07 *  Angela Hughes, Johns Hopkins '10 *
Kelly Munroe, Boston University '09 *  Colleen Olsen, Dartmouth '10
Lacey Vigmostad, Northwestern '12  Kristen Carr, North Carolina '10 *
Katy Fitzgerald, North Carolina '11

Goalie
Kendall McBrearty, Virginia '08 *  Julie Wadland, Dartmouth '10 *
Natalie Wills, Vanderbilt '12

   As we head into the OSLA Tournament season, the intensity level at games tends to rise, so it is a good time for all of us to step back, take a moment and reflect on the game we all love and respect.  It's a time to think about what is really important.  Sticks Up was forward the following from Mark Brown, a youth coach in southern Ohio.  We felt it sums up pretty well, why we do what we do here at Sticks Up, it is about the game and about the kids.....

     Walk silently onto clamorous fields, and remember the advantage that comes from quiet confidence. As best you can, without surrender, be of good will toward all opponents. Win quietly and decisively; and honor all teams and players, even those who are of lesser skill and experience. They too love the game. Avoid loud and unsportsmanlike people. They are vexations to the spirit of Lacrosse.
     If you compare your game or success with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser players than yourself. Enjoy the wins as well as personal achievements in the game. Be aware of every success as you learn and play the game, however small; those moments will always be yours in the changing fortunes of teams and players.
     Exercise caution when choosing heroes, buying equipment or believing rumors, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, the game is full of heroism and honesty. Play your game. Accept winning and its rewards. Don't be afraid to lose, for as important as any game is, there will almost always be another. As you get older use your experience to dominate, gracefully surrendering the speed and strength of youth.
     Nurture strength of spirit needed to lose even the biggest games with class and dignity. But never expect to lose. Many games are lost before they are played. Beyond trying as hard as you can all of the time, don't take losing to heart. You are a lacrosse player, no less than any; you have a right to be on the field. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the experience of every victory and defeat will make you a better player and a better person.
     Therefore, be at peace with the game, whatever you conceive it to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in lacrosse, keep anchored in your family, education and career. For as much as we love the game, after devastating injury or loss, it's important to already know that there's more to life than lacrosse. Play hard.

Enjoy the game.       

For a printable download click HERE

    It's the Heisman of Lacrosse, the Twaaraton Award , given each year to the outstanding college

lacrosse player. The Tewaaraton Award Foundation, in conjunction with The University Club of Washington, DC,

formally established the "Tewaaraton Trophy" on August 29, 2000. Today, the Tewaaraton Trophy is

recognized as the pre-eminent lacrosse award honoring the top female and male varsity collegiate lacrosse player in

the United States. Simply, it is the lacrosse equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. With the inaugural presentation

taking place at the University Club of Washington, DC in June of 2001, the Tewaaraton Trophy

is now presented annually following the collegiate season at a banquet honoring the finalists and winners.

For the complete list and more about the foundation and the award, Click HERE

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2008 Ohio High School All Americans and Honorable Mention All American

2008 All Americans
Player	School	Coach
Tara Benninger,  Junior	Thomas Worthington	Ally McCarthy
Laura Caplinger, Senior	Columbus Academy	Anne Horton
Elizabeth Clegg, Senior	Western Reserve Academy	Judy Schmitt
Lindsay Godard, Senior	Upper Arlington	Lynda McCandlish
Emile Hunter, Junior	Sycamore	Ed Clark
Becca McLouth, Senior	Sycamore	Ed Clark
Kelly Mason, Junior	Upper Arlington	Lynda McCandlish
Lilly Ricci, Junior	Sycamore	Ed Clark
Gabby Sinmaz, Senior	Dublin Jerome	Colleen Quinn
Megan Takacs, Junior	Chagrin Falls	Wendy Lingafelter
Brett Yenger, Senior	Sycamore	Ed Clark
Honorable Mention	All American
Layne Averill, Junior	Columbus Academy	Anne Horton
Nancy Baker, Senior	Upper Arlington	Lynda McCandlish
Adele Bruggeman, Junior	Mariemont	Kevin Ferry
Megan Carley, Senior	St. Ursula Academy	Bridget Klare
Amy Halls	Olentangy	Alicia Linden
Audrey King, Junior	Medina	Dan O'Brien
Julia Kleinenz, Senior	Hathaway Brown	Meghan Brennan
Morgan Namian, Senior	Lakota West	Glenn Namian
Mackenzie Parsons, Senior	Hudson	Joya Mitchell
Jackie Pittman, Senior	Sycamore	Ed Clark
Alex Thurner	Summit Country Day	Walt Haag
Margaret Wolford	Worthington Kilbourne	Doug Troutner

Midwest Lacrosse Opens New Store In Columbus.

  Midwest Lacrosse has moved from their Dublin location to a new store in the Olentangy Plaza, 743 Bethel Rd. (just of SR 315 at Bethel Rd).  The new larger store will enable Joe Healy and his staff to better serve Ohio's lacrosse community.  The store's phone is 614-451-4529,  FAX 614-451-4527

  Congratulations to Joe Healy and his "staff" at Midwest Lacrosse, a Sticks Up! supporter.