About UMLC
UMLC Mission
We are a non-profit organization that was formed in 2005 to promote quality lacrosse education to the Upper Merion Township community. The Club aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a high-quality experience to every athlete. It seeks to do this by:
- Developing its youth athletes by teaching them the skills, tactics and strategies of the game in a fun and positive environment.
- Encouraging its youth athletes to give back to the community selfless acts of charity and good deeds.
- Promoting good sportsmanship on the part of its youth athletes, parents, coaches and administrators.
- Providing its youth athletes with the tools necessary to achieve success in life off the field, by creating an environment that focuses on the fundamentals of team building and sportsmanship.
We invite all members of our community to join us in our endeavor to be the leading youth sports organization in Upper Merion Township. We believe that there is only one way we can accomplish this - together by mentoring players and instilling in them important values that will enable them to experience success.
Our Volunteer Board
Our youth lacrosse club is led by a team of parent volunteers who manage the operations and growth of the program for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
The board oversees key areas including:
• Coaching development
• Player programs
• Finances and budgeting
• Equipment and field scheduling
• Website and communications
• Registration and uniforms
If you’re interested in helping the program grow and supporting our players, we’d love to hear from you.
UMLC History
The UMLC was founded in 2005 fielding a high school club team with the hopes of one day getting Boys Lacrosse back into Upper Merion High School. The original founding members were Joe Shannon, John Harris, Bill Bullock and Les Crymes. In 2006, the UMLC recognized the need to create a feeder program, but, unlike most clubs in our area, it was decided to make the Upper Merion Lacrosse Club for both boys and girls. In 2006, the UMLC fielded teams from 5th - 12th grade and the following year, the club began programs for Kindergarten through 12th.
In April, 2007, after meeting with the School Board of the Upper Merion Area School District for over a year, the UMLC's President, John Harris, finally received the news the Club had worked so hard for....beginning in Spring, 2008 - there would be a Varsity and JV boys lacrosse program in the high school.... And in their 2nd season, the High School program made the Playoffs!
Summary of Board Roles
- President – Provides leadership and oversees club operations and strategy.
- Vice President – Supports the President and manages coaching operations.
- Secretary – Organizes board meetings, agendas, and meeting minutes.
- Treasurer – Manages club finances, budgeting, and reporting.
Girls Youth Director – Oversees the girls program, coaches, and team development. - Boys Youth Director – Oversees the boys program, coaches, and team development.
- Website Director / Registrar – Manages registration, website updates, and communications.
- Equipment & Fields Director – Coordinates equipment and field scheduling.
- Board Member At-Large – Supports uniforms, photos, social media, and fundraising efforts.
What you gain
ATHLETICISM
Developing youth athletes by teaching the skills, tactics and strategies of the game in a fun and positive environment.
COMMUNITY
Encouraging youth athletes to give back to the community through kindness, selfless acts of charity and good deeds.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Promoting good sportsmanship at all times among youth athletes, parents, coaches and administrators.
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