“If we respect and honor the past, then it becomes a whole
lot more than just a game. It becomes a demonstration of who we are…”
- Sid Jameson, former Bucknell Coach -
-
I am a person greatly affected by this Native American game. I played with a wooden stick, no arm guards and a helmet with three metal bars as a face mask. I’ve coached “little guys” in the PAL leagues on Long Island, Middle School, High School and College. I’ve taught, mentored, cajoled, pressured, encouraged and sold lacrosse to three generations of lacrosse players; and there are times when I did not honor and respect the history and grandeur of this game.
I am determined to change that in the time I have left. All too often we, the lacrosse community in general, are obsessed with winning, statistics and the search for fame. I, for one, have decided to become a “Keeper of the Game”, making a concerted effort to reward those around me that exhibit positive behavior toward team mates, coaches, opponents, and game officials.
I have become a member of the “Keeper of the Game Project” a cultural preservation campaign focusing on protecting and championing the values of lacrosse. If interested in a project such as this contact www.uslacrosse.org/keeper for additional information.
