8 Mile Lacrosse

8 Mile Lacrosse Growing up in the city, I was just like the kids that we are reaching out to today. Lacrosse shaped a big part of who I am.

The goal of our youth development (academic, athletic, mentoring, healthy lifestyle choices) program is to help put our student-athletes on "the road to success". The sport has given me all sorts of opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise. It helped introduce me to many of my life-long friends. Now it's time to spread lacrosse to Detroit and give kids a shot at having some of the same typ

es of incredible experiences that I've had...and continue to experience.

-Jamal Robertson
Founder and Executive Director
8 Mile Lacrosse


As difficult as it is to get kids to make new friends, it can be just as difficult to get them to give up time playing their favorite sports to try something totally foreign, especially if it's extremely structured. Once they took that first step, things got a lot easier. Kids immediately realized how similar lacrosse is to other sports. They learned right away how exciting lacrosse can be, and their natural athleticism guided decisions during play. My first lacrosse practice was a scrimmage with kids who had already learned how to play, and I remember exactly how exciting it was to have to figure the game out as I went and to just enjoy the speed of the game. The consistent nucleus of participants greatly surprised me. Enthusiastic, athletic, absorbent, and explorative, these kids exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed watching the dynamics between the kids in particular. Male and female, older and younger, black, white, and Hispanic: these kids were an unadulterated blend of the local culture... and I was blown away. Clark Park is a wonderful place that brings the best out of their staff, the local kids, and, as I can now attest to, the volunteers who help out from around the state as well.

-John Whiting
Founding Partner and Director of Clark Park Lacrosse

Detroit United Lacrosse, is hosting a FREE lacrosse clinic next Saturday, May 7, from 10am-12pm at 2600 Mack Ave. It's a...
04/30/2022

Detroit United Lacrosse, is hosting a FREE lacrosse clinic next Saturday, May 7, from 10am-12pm at 2600 Mack Ave. It's a free two-hour instructional clinic led by some of the best players and coaches in the country, sponsored by USA Lacrosse.

The clinic is for boys and girls, ages 5-18 and every registered participant will receive a free pinnie, lacrosse stick and USA Lacrosse membership ($100 value).

Following the clinic, there will be a girls lacrosse game with Cass Tech facing off against Bosse High School (Evansville, IN). These notable teams are majority players of color and this will be the first documented time in girls high school lacrosse history for teams of color from different states to play each other.

Please register your young people and share with any families and youth you know!

Thank you!
https://bit.ly/Sankofa22

Detroit United Lacrosse, is hosting a FREE lacrosse clinic next Saturday, May 7, from 10am-12pm at 2600 Mack Ave. It's a...
04/29/2022

Detroit United Lacrosse, is hosting a FREE lacrosse clinic next Saturday, May 7, from 10am-12pm at 2600 Mack Ave. It's a free two-hour instructional clinic led by some of the best players and coaches in the country, sponsored by USA Lacrosse. The clinic is for boys and girls, ages 5-18 and every registered participant will receive a free pinnie, lacrosse stick and USA Lacrosse membership ($100 value).

Following the clinic, there will be a girls lacrosse game with Cass Tech facing off against Bosse High School (Evansville, IN). These notable teams are majority players of color and this will be the first documented time in girls high school lacrosse history for teams of color from different states to play each other.

Please share with any families and youth you know!

Thank you!!

12/03/2021
It's been an amazing year for Detroit United Lacrosse! Let's help them keep up the great work by participating in this f...
12/01/2021

It's been an amazing year for Detroit United Lacrosse! Let's help them keep up the great work by participating in this fundraising raffle featuring a bunch of lacrosse items!

 

It was perfect weather for Detroit United Lacrosse and the Premier Lacrosse League's Players Tour and High School Combin...
10/13/2021

It was perfect weather for Detroit United Lacrosse and the Premier Lacrosse League's Players Tour and High School Combine at Detroit PAL last Saturday!

Growing the game!

It was perfect weather for Detroit United Lacrosse and the Premier Lacrosse League's Players Tour and High School Combin...
10/13/2021

It was perfect weather for Detroit United Lacrosse and the Premier Lacrosse League's Players Tour and High School Combine at Detroit PAL last Saturday!

The Premier Lacrosse League Players Tour is coming to Detroit next Saturday!We also received a player update that Sergio...
10/01/2021

The Premier Lacrosse League Players Tour is coming to Detroit next Saturday!

We also received a player update that Sergio Perkovic, All star Middie for the Redwoods and Brother Rice Alum, is coming but only for the HS Combine to join Marcus Holman (Archers attack & PLL most accurate shot) & Troy Reh (Chaos defender and PLL Champion 2021). Marcus & Troy will also do the morning session with the players + the VIP.

Morning Session: The PLL Players Clinic will feature the PLL Pros Marcus Holman (Archers attack) & Troy Reh (Chaos defender) on Saturday, October 9th - 10:00AM - 1:00PM. Cost is $139. VIP Session Ticket (includes the entire morning) will start at the conclusion of the main event and run until approximately 2:15PM. Includes lunch for player, parents & Q&A. Cost is $299. Register here for either and use OLDTIGERSTADIUM discount code to get $20 off your ticket. https://playerstour.leagueapps.com/events/2266270-pll-players-tour---detroit---10921

Afternoon Session: High School Combine: Sergio Perkovic (Redwoods middie) joins Marcus Holman & Troy Reh for this intense training of high school players by position. Train with the best and train with these Pros. The extra 30 minute Q&A session follows.
• Saturday, October 9th from 2:30PM - 5:00PM - Small Group Q&A session from 5:00PM - 5:30PM

• 2.5 hour High School Combine - $165 - 2.5 hour High School Combine + 30 minute Post Event Q&A - $199

Please use the discount code OLDTIGERSTADIUM to get $20 off.

https://playerstour.leagueapps.com/events/2266270-pll-players-tour---detroit---10921

Premier Lacrosse League is coming to Detroit on October 9th! Come train with the stars of the Premier Lacrosse League at...
09/14/2021

Premier Lacrosse League is coming to Detroit on October 9th!

Come train with the stars of the Premier Lacrosse League at the PLL Players Tour and High School Combine!

At the Players Tour, professional athletes will lead three hours of instruction, competition, and fan experience! This fast-paced, fun, festival-style event is brought to life through a live DJ, multiple coaches, and smaller groups to ensure attendees are engaged at all times. This event is for all families with boys and girls 9-16 years old!

When: Saturday, October 9th - 10:00AM - 1:00PM. The VIP session will start at the conclusion of the main event and run until approximately 2:15PM
Where: The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient - 2121 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

As a special promotion use code DULPlayersTour for $20 off the main ticket! (Only participating players need to have a ticket. Non-playing family members admission is included in the fee)
https://playerstour.leagueapps.com/events/2266270-pll-players-tour---detroit---10921

For the High School Combine, the PLL is coming to Detroit to evaluate and train high school athletes from across the region! Developed by PLL athletes themselves, this event mirrors the training the players experience at PLL training camp. Both male and female professionals will be present and evaluating, this is an unbelievable opportunity for your elite high school athletes looking to grow and get written feedback from the pros!

When: Saturday, October 9th - 2:30PM - 5:00PM, with Q&A 5:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient - 2121 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

As a special promotion use code DULHSCombine for $20 off the ticket! Register here. (Only participating players need to have a ticket. Non-playing family members admission is included in the fee)

https://pllacademy.leagueapps.com/events/2266348-pll-academy-high-school-combine---detroit---10921

08/13/2020

Detroit United Lacrosse is excited to host the University of Michigan coaching staff on August 15th for a Boys Youth Lacrosse Clinic for rising 9th graders and under. Come learn lacrosse from the leaders and best! No experience required and all equipment for the day will be provides. You won’t want to miss this event! Only $5.

This is a socially distanced clinic, and masks will be required for all players & spectators! REGISTER online at www.detoitunitedlacrosse.org/boys

University of Michigan Women’s Lacrosse coaches are holding a youth girls lacrosse clinic on August 8th from 10-11:30am at the same location. Register for that clinic at www.detroitunitedlacrosse.org/girls.

02/21/2020

The city of Detroit's first boys' high school program, Cass Tech Boys Lacrosse, is looking for assistant coaches. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Coach Mac, [email protected]

Detroit City Lacrosse launches June 3rd at The Corner, in partnership with Detroit PAL and Detroit Parks & Recreation De...
05/24/2018

Detroit City Lacrosse launches June 3rd at The Corner, in partnership with Detroit PAL and Detroit Parks & Recreation Department.

Get involved and learn more at www.detroitcitylax.org

05/14/2018

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