"I never believed I could play lacrosse because I had only seen caucasians play and was scared I would feel unwanted on the field. That was until I saw our girls lacrosse team practicing and thought 'if they can do it, so can I.'

So I tried it out and lacrosse has changed my life in tremendous ways. If I didn't join the team, I would've probably been out causing trouble or getting into the wrong crowd. But now all I want to do is play lacrosse because it has taught me to love myself, and not let others define who I am. There are times where I can be very aggressive and rude, but that's how I've been used to releasing my emotions. I'm now working hard on releasing my emotions in better ways. Lacrosse has changed my life and I appreciate Bronx Lacrosse for that."

-7th Grade Student, The Highbridge Green School

“ Bronx Lacrosse has exceeded all expectations. While one of the goals is to play Lacrosse, it’s well-known secret is to partner with teachers to provide academic and social-emotional tutoring. At P.S./I.S. 218, Bronx Lacrosse is having a positive impact on all lacrosse participants. Grades are going up and student behavior is greatly improving! Combining academics with sports is creating a balanced life for all of our students participating in Bronx Lacrosse.”

— SERGIO CACERES, PRINCIPAL AT P.S./I.S. 218

"Lacrosse to be honest has changed me. I know that lacrosse can get me somewhere in life. It can give me many opportunities...a sport that can change your life!"

- Student, PS/IS 218

“I am very grateful to have my daughter participate in such a wonderful program. I find that she is much more motivated and eager to attend school, complete her homework on time and prepare for an upcoming test”

- (Parent, PS/IS 218)

“Bronx Lacrosse positively impacts our students and teachers. Bronx Lacrosse exposes our kids to experiences, places, communities and kids they otherwise would not have access to. The impact of this is that it helps to lessen the 'experience gap' our students have by providing them with the same opportunities that their more affluent peers have. Lastly, Bronx Lacrosse makes kids happier -- our kids and families love participating in the program and want to come to school and stay at school as a result of it.”

- KYLE BRILLANTE, PRINCIPAL at THE HIGHBRIDGE GREEN SCHOOL