January 1st 1998, eight organizations came together in a merger to form what is known today as USA Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the US. The vision of USA lacrosse is to “envision a future that offers everyone a lifelong opportunity to enjoy the sport of lacrosse” (Cite). Often times you will hear coaches, fans, and members informally refer to the vision of this organization by simply saying it is to “grow the game”. The mission of USA Lacrosse, as laid out in their website, is to provide “national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel the sport’s growth and enrich the experience of participants” (Cite). CEO Mark Riccio expands on their VMOSA in a release with USA Lacrosse Magazine and outlines