WVSLA Coaches

Please complete your WVSLA award nomination form and submit to the WVSLA president by June 3rd for your athletes consideration.

Nomination Form 1: WVSLA 1st Team, 2nd Team and Honorable Mention should be completed and emailed by June 3rd.

Nomination Form 2:  All Star Voting Award Nomination Form must be submitted by June 3rd.  (4 Max per team) (No game this season, just recognition)

US LACROSSE Nomination Form/Process 3: Bob Scott, ALL AMERICAN, and ALL AMERICAN ACADEMIC must follow the link and rules/deadlines on attachment below.

Hope everyone’s season is going well!  It’s time to start thinking about nominations for All American, Academic All American, Jackie Pitts Award and Coach of the Year.  From US Lacrosse:

Here is the link to submit your nomination if you have one

The nomination link went live today, here it is:

https://www.usalacrosse.com/high-school-awards

USA LACROSSE ALL-AMERICAN

A boys' and girls' All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.

West Virginia is allowed two (2)

USA LACROSSE ALL-ACADEMIC

A boys' and girls' All-Academic honoree is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom.

West Virginia is allowed two (2)

JACKIE PITTS AWARD AND BOB SCOTT AWARD

These awards recognize high school seniors who go above and beyond in service to their team, school, and community. These athletes, who truly honor the game of lacrosse, are invested in the development of the game in their town and are exemplary teammates. In addition, they must be outstanding students with high academic achievement and serve as role models within their school community.

Only one (1) person can receive this award

These are national recognize awards so please nominate players who you truly believe meet the criteria.  The Coach of the Year is usually chosen at the end of the year meeting.  Should you have any question, please feel free to reach out to me, you can reach me  at the number listed below, or 304-545-8230.  I will send a more complete description of what the qualities in the player USA Lacrosse designates soon.

Please note, US Lacrosse has changed it’s name and web page to USA Lacrosse, it’s website is now www.usalacrosse.com

West Virginia Scholastic Lacrosse Association is a collection of Boys and Girls Lacrosse programs from across the State of West Virginia.  The WVSLA serves to promote the sport of Lacrosse by providing healthy competition,  educational activities in the play of the game, rules, and coaching.  The Association provides training and certification clinics in the rules of the game, lacrosse coaching fundamentals, player safety, and leadership skills for coaches participating in the the state and promotes year round lacrosse opportunities including (but not limited to): Spring season outdoor field lacrosse games, Summer league outdoor field lacrosse games, Fall outdoor field lacrosse games, special tournaments, lacrosse skills clinics for new and experienced players, and coaching training. 

The WVSLA also strives to  promote lacrosse opportunities for all age groups and skill levels including (but not limited to): Elementary School age, Middle School age, High School age, and College age boys and girls and promote advancement of Lacrosse as a team sport in the Secondary Schools in the West Virginia including Public and Private School Teams, Varsity, Junior Varsity, and eventually 9th Grade Teams. 

The 2021 Season was extended to accommodate the challenges of the COVID map and the Winter/Spring Sports delay by the SSAC.  

Season Start:  March 15th

End of Regular Season:  May 30th

Note:  Regional Make up games must be played by June 6th if necessary.

Quarter Finals and semifinals must be played by June10th

Championship Saturday will be played on June 12th at Morgantown High School 

Report your scores on the 2021 Max Preps site.   https://www.maxpreps.com/