History of MetroLacrosse
Formally established in the spring of 2000, the origins of MetroLacrosse date back to 1997 when founder and Executive Director, Zack Lehman developed a program for inner-city youth in a single neighborhood of Boston. Based on the explosive growth and demonstrated impact of this program, MetroLacrosse was established to provide similar opportunities to youth throughout Boston's urban neighborhoods. Today, through a unique integration of lacrosse and character education activities, MetroLacrosse provides over 500 youth from historically underserved urban communities with previously unavailable social, recreational and learning opportunities.
MetroLacrosse strives to:
- Instill character in each participant; to teach fundamental values (R.E.S.P.E.C.T.) that MetroLacrosse believes constitute the foundation for success in life;
- Provide as many hours of high-quality out-of-school programming to as many underserved children as possible;
- Introduce youth to caring adult role-models who are well-trained to significantly impact participants' futures;
- Teach youth the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle; and
- Motivate participants to capitalize on the many academic, networking, and career opportunities that the sport of lacrosse offers.