ABOUT US
To promote character education, professional development and pathways to prosperity in Detroit’s youth by instilling the values of lacrosse; respect, honor and integrity.
Detroit United Lacrosse is a citywide youth organization dedicated to developing student athletes of character and integrity who will serve as positive members of the community. The organization supports boys and girls youth lacrosse in the city of Detroit. Detroit United Lacrosse uses the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model and principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance. The organization is a member of US Lacrosse’s Urban Lacrosse Association and also participates in their Keeper of Lacrosse Project, a movement to inspire and nurture the spirit of lacrosse.
Detroit United Lacrosse is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN # 84-3024908).
Detroit City Lacrosse is the social enterprise arm of Detroit United Lacrosse
MISSION
To promote character education, professional development and pathways to prosperity in Detroit’s youth by instilling the values of lacrosse; respect, honor and integrity.
VISION
We envision Detroit becoming the model city for the growth of lacrosse through its community of support and its development of student leaders who uphold the virtues of the game, on the field and in life.
VALUES
To achieve our Mission and Vision, the actions and attitudes of coaches, players, and parents associated with Detroit City Lacrosse will demonstrate the values of the sport through the Keeper of Lacrosse.
History
Detroit City Lacrosse is Detroit’s first lacrosse program. In 2009 the founder of Detroit City Lacrosse hosted the first ever Detroit lacrosse camp for local boys and girls in partnership with [Think] Detroit PAL and Warrior Lacrosse. The camp was held again in 2010.
In 2012 Detroit Sports Dreams was founded, the predecessor to Detroit City Lacrosse. Detroit Sports Dreams, was an organization focused on the development and participation of urban youth in non-traditional sports. The game of lacrosse was one of those foundation programs. By partnering with the top sports organizations, commissioning bodies and youth programs, Sport Dreams’ goal was to provide the highest quality of sports education and opportunities to interested youth.
Over the past five years, Detroit Sports Dreams partnered and participated in youth programs and events in the city of Detroit. These included Metro Detroit Youth Day, Patton Recreational Center and ARISE Detroit Neighborhood Day.