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Maverik Dallas Lacrosse Academy Launched
(October 25th, 2008)

We are extremely excited to announce the Maverik Dallas Lacrosse Academy - a joint venture between Maverik Lacrosse, a manufacturer of lacrosse equipment and apparel, and accomplished local coaches John Marano and Alex Poole.

SHAPING YOUTH LACROSSE THROUGH INCREASED COMPETITION AND COACHING
The mission of Maverik Lacrosse is to provide coaching and instruction to young men to help them reach their highest individual potential by the time they reach college. Maverik Lacrosse uses three primary methods to accomplish this mission:

1) Conduct high-level practice sessions and instruction
2) Schedule games to test performance against appropriate levels of competition
3) Provide an opportunity to make travel teams to play against the nation’s best competition

Maverik Lacrosse is a supplemental program to community and school programs. Academy students should approach this opportunity with the understanding that they will not simply play games. The academy is a place for those who want focus and dedicate their time to improving their basic fundamentals by following a curriculum necessary to compete at the next level. The most important attribute we want in Maverik players is great desire to be the best lacrosse player they can be. This means they are willing to work hard both in and out of scheduled practices to get
there. Kids will gain self-confidence as they realize, through hard work and dedication, that they can achieve their goals. These lessons will prove beneficial now and throughout life as it helps boys build character and integrity through their efforts.

Learn more here

Dallas Lacrosse and the Warrior Lone Star Shoot-out Will Raise Money for
Inner City Lacrosse Programs
(September 9th, 2008)

Dallas Lacrosse announced today that it has signed a partnership with Bridge Lacrosse Dallas, making it the sole benefactor of the Warrior Lone Star Shoot-Out.  Net proceeds from this new fall lacrosse tournament will be used by Bridge Lacrosse Dallas to provide the resources needed to bring the great game of lacrosse to kids in the underserved areas.

Edie Lycke, President of Bridge Lacrosse Dallas, Inc says, “Bridge Lacrosse Dallas, Inc. is honored to be the exclusive beneficiary of the first annual Warrior Lone Star Shoot-Out.  The funds raised from this event not only will enable more inner city boys and girls to enjoy playing  the great game of lacrosse, but also to take advantage of other benefits of participation in our program, including healthy snacks and meals and after school tutoring.”

“As tournament organizer, it is our obligation to give back to the sport”, Dallas Lacrosse president, Gary DeSerrano says.  “But as a coach, it is privilege to be in a position to help the underserved kids of Dallas learn and play the game.  We at Dallas Lacrosse look forward to working with Edie and all of the Bridge Lacrosse Dallas folks.”

Bridge Lacrosse Dallas, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing inner city kids with the opportunity to play lacrosse and to instill character education values team sports can teach.   We work to connect our kids with the greater N. Texas lacrosse community to expand their horizons, increase their opportunities and contribute to their greater likelihood of success in life.

To learn more about the Bridge Dallas Lacrosse, www.bridgelacrossedallas.com
 

Warrior Agrees to Two Year Sponsorship of the Lone Star Shoot-Out
(August 26, 2008)

Dallas Lacrosse announced today that it has signed a naming rights agreement with Warrior Sports for the inaugural Lone Star Shoot-Out, to be held in North Dallas, Texas on Thanksgiving weekend.  The sponsor agreement runs through the 2009 tournament.  The Warrior Lone Star Shoot-Out, as it will now be called, will host boys’ teams 10U up to High School.

"Warrior is proud to be a partner with Dallas Lacrosse in growing and supporting the game of lacrosse throughout the South”, says Nate Maus, Advertising and Promotions Manager of Warrior Sports.  “The visible growth of lacrosse specifically in Dallas shows the dedication and interest of the athletes in the area. We have always supported the efforts of local organizations to grow the game through grassroots initiatives.”

Warrior and Nate like the unique tournament structure, which will feature pool play and a championship format, matching teams from the eastern half of the country against teams from the West.  Maus continued, “We are confident that the Lone Star Shootout will be a unique property for Warrior and will become one of the premier lacrosse tournaments in the country."

The Texas event not only provides participants and teams with a first class, destination tournament, but the opportunity to attend the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day, as well as the Dallas Stars game the following night.

Dallas Lacrosse president, Gary DeSerrano says, “Our single goal for the Lone Star Shoot-out was to provide teams a great tournament and experience.  Warrior’s involvement in this fall event will be instrumental in making the Lone Star Shoot-Out one of the premier fall events.  They are a leader in this great sport and their support will be noticed by our teams, coaches and players.  We could not be happier to put Warrior’s name atop the Lone Star Shoot-Out.”

To see the latest and greatest from Warrior Lacrosse, go to www.warriorlacrosse.com.

Southwest Airlines Agrees To Be Official Airline of the Lone Star Shoot-Out
(August 21, 2008)

Dallas Lacrosse announced today that locally based, Southwest Airlines has signed on as the "Official Airline" and supporting sponsor of the Lone Star Shoot-Out. 

"We could not be happier to have the support of such a great company," said Dallas Lacrosse president, Gary DeSerrano.  "Being based in Dallas, Southwest Airlines is a perfect partner to help us bring the best lacrosse in the nation to North Texas."

About SWA - Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline that provides scheduled air transportation in the United States. As of December 31, 2007, the company operated 520 Boeing 737 aircraft and provided service to 64 cities in 32 states. It also sells credit to business partners, including credit card companies, hotels, telecommunication companies, and car rental agencies. Southwest Airlines was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

TEXAS TOURNAMENT NAMED DICK'S SPORTING GOODS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER
(August 18, 2008)

NDP Lacrosse announced today that the inaugural Lone Star Shoot-Out, to be held in North Dallas, Texas on Thanksgiving weekend, has been named an official qualifying tournament of the Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions, the high school club lacrosse national championship. The Lone Star Shoot-Out is the first qualifier in the Southwest region of the U.S.

 "The rapid increase in participation within the sport of lacrosse in Texas is almost unfathomable," said Josh Gross, NDP’s public relations manager. "But the key to the Lone Star Shoot-Out is that the tournament will feature teams from across the country, not just those from Texas."

The unique tournament structure, which will feature pool play and a championship format, matches teams from the eastern half of the country against teams from the West.

"The most desirable tournaments in the country, like the Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions and now, the Lone Star Shoot-Out, give teams the opportunity to face competition they haven't played in the past," said Brian Tatum, NDP's Director of Operations. "That's the number one request we get as a tournament company from teams that play in our events. I commend [tournament director] Gary DeSerrano for his vision and forward thinking in developing Lone Star."

DeSerrano says he's excited by the NDP selection.

"We are honored to be chosen as an 'Official Qualifier' for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions. This distinction only adds to the great things the Lone Star Shoot-Out will offer our participating teams and organizations."

The Texas event also provides participants with the opportunity to attend the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day, as well as the Dallas Stars game the following night.

There’s one certainty when it comes to events run by DeSerrano, who is also the president of the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series, a national series of tournaments for professional golfers.

"Just like Texas," said Gross, "Gary always goes big."

The president of the newest national championship qualifier can’t wait for Thanksgiving to turn his dream into a reality.

"We look forward to a great tournament and hopefully sending a representative high school select team to this prestigious event that will compete for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions title."