Lacrosse has been around since before the 16th century when European settlers found Native Americans playing it, but in the United States it has just begun to grow in popularity in recent years. This extremely fast-growing sport deserves a deep dive into the history and evolution to define what lacrosse is, as it has the potential to be a great investment for athletic facility owners and tournament planners.
History
Lacrosse Today
Besides being the fastest-growing NCAA sport, lacrosse is also the nation’s fastest-growing high school sport, now being an officially sanctioned state championship sport in 22 states. From 2010-2019 there was a 25% increase in the number of boy participants and a 45% increase in the number of girl participants.
